Mathematics, B.S. (with Teaching Certification)

Program Requirements (120 Credits)

DISCOVER Core Curriculum (40 Credits)

The following program requirements satisfy the DISCOVER Core Curriculum :

• EDU 2113 - Educational Psychology  (Discipline)
• EDU 4593 - Spiritual Issues in the Classroom  (Values: Spiritual Formation)
• EDU 4623 - Teaching Diverse Learners  (Values: Cultural Awareness)
• MAT 1195 - Calculus I  (Reasoning)

Mathematics Education Core (38 Credits)

• CIS 1033 - Foundations of Computer Science
• MAT 1195 - Calculus I  (DISCOVER Core)
• MAT 2255 - Calculus II
• MAT 2263 - Calculus III
• MAT 3313 - Abstract Algebra
• MAT 3323 - Linear Algebra
• MAT 3332 - Symbolic Logic and Set Theory
• MAT 3343 - Mathematical Statistics
• MAT 3353 - Integrated Mathematics
• MAT 3372 - Math Technologies
• MAT 3382 - History of Mathematics
• MAT 3391 - Preparing for Secondary/Middle School Mathematics Teacher Certification Exam
• MAT 4483 - Contemporary Geometry
• MAT 4663 - Advanced Calculus
• SCF 3422 - Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith

Education Core (7-10 Credits)

• EDU 2113 - Educational Psychology  (DISCOVER Core)
• EDU 2313 - Foundations of Education
• EDU 2823 - Technology for Educators  (Excluded for Music Education)
• EDU 3033 - Learner Development
• EDU 4593 - Spiritual Issues in the Classroom  (DISCOVER Core)
• EDU 4623 - Teaching Diverse Learners  (DISCOVER Core) (Excluded for Physical Education)
• EDU 4691 - Student Teaching Seminar

9-12 Education Core (28 Credits)

The following courses are required for all education majors pursuing 9-12 certification:

• EDU 2141 - Field Experience Level 1: Secondary 9-12 or K-12 School
• EDU 3013 - Analyzing and Amending Reading Problems
• EDU 3341 - Field Experience Level 2 in the Secondary/K-12 School
• EDU 3613 - Content Area Literacy
• EDU 3833 - Behavior and Classroom Management- Secondary/K-12
• EDU 3913 - Methods of Teaching in the Content Area
• EDU 3933 - Curriculum Planning and Assessment - Secondary/K-12
• EDU 4949 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School  (11 credits)

Other Program Requirements

• Before being accepted into the second field experience, students must pass the paraprofessional exam (or have an ACT composite score of 20 or greater) and obtain a substitute teaching certificate
• 3.0 GPA in EDU courses
• 3.0 GPA in certification area
• Earn “C” or greater in EDU courses