Mathematics Major with Secondary Mathematics Licensure

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The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences offers a major in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Mathematics Education. The goals of this program are to provide degree-seeking candidates with: (1) broad-based and coherent preparation in the various disciplines that constitute the mathematical sciences and; (2) the pedagogical knowledge of mathematics needed to begin a career as a middle or high school mathematics teacher. Candidates are required to meet with one or more of the faculty advisors in the area of mathematics education as well as a teacher licensure advisor as they plan their academic program.

Mathematics Major

For information on specific major requirements for Mathematics majors pursuing secondary licensure please go here: Mathematics Major, B.S.

Foundation and Methods

EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy Credits: 4 *
EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education Credits: 1 *
EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools Credits: 3 *
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3
EDS 3210 - Classroom Management, Planning, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3 **
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1 **
MTL 3620 - Mathematics of the Secondary Curriculum Credits: 4
RDG 3280 - Teaching Content Literacy Skills Credits: 3 **
MTL 3630 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics Credits: 3 **
MTL 3638 - Secondary Mathematics Field Experience Credits: 2 **
MTL 4690 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 12
Note:

* Requires at least provisional admission to the School of Education
**Requires formal admission to the School of Education

*Mathematics secondary licensure candidates must consult an advisor in their major department for the General Studies Quantitative Literacy requirements.