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BS in Mathematics Education (74 hours*, including licensure hours)


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  1. Grades below C- will not be acceptable in major courses.
  2. Complete the following core requirements:
      MTHED 117 : Critical Review of School Mathematics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MTHED 117 : Critical Review of School Mathematics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Math 113.
      DESCRIPTION: Strengthen understanding of high-school mathematics; gain awareness as mathematics learners in learning communities; learn how to support collaborative communities as teachers.

      MTHED 218 : Task Design and Assessment of Student Understanding. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MTHED 218 : Task Design and Assessment of Student Understanding. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Math 113, 290, 313, MthEd 117, Sc Ed 276R.
      DESCRIPTION: Building tasks that elicit important mathematical ideas. Reflecting on and assessing the success of tasks through questioning and other methods of formative assessment.

      MTHED 308 : Mathematics Teaching with Technology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MTHED 308 : Mathematics Teaching with Technology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Math 313, 362.
      DESCRIPTION: Using technology to teach and understand mathematics. Math-specific software and calculators used to investigate Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, algorithms, probabilities, etc., research regarding effectiveness.

      MTHED 377 : Mathematics Teaching in the Public Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MTHED 377 : Mathematics Teaching in the Public Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      PREREQUISITE: MthEd 218, departmental consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Mathematics teaching practice in grades 7-12, including lesson/task design, curriculum evaluation, and classroom management in context of practice teaching.

      MTHED 378 : Practicum in Mathematics Education. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MTHED 378 : Practicum in Mathematics Education. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in MthEd 377.
      DESCRIPTION: Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.


      Note 1: Prerequisites for all mathematics education courses will be strictly adhered to.

      Note 2: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed prior to enrollment in MthEd 377.
  3. Complete the following:
  4. Complete one course from the following:

  5. A teaching minor is not needed for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended.
  6. Complete the Professional Education Component:
    • Complete the following:
    • Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
        SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W
        PREREQUISITE: Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- in Sc Ed 377.
        DESCRIPTION: Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Art.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Biological Sciences.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Dance.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - English.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Foreign Language.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - French.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - German.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Health.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Home Economics.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Mathematics.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Music.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Social Science.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Spanish.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Technology Teacher Education.
                    : Secondary Student Teaching Internship - Theatre and Media Arts.

        SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F
        PREREQUISITE: Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grade in Sc Ed 377.
        DESCRIPTION: Capstone, field-based, year-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

                    : Academic Internship: Social Sciences.
                    : Academic Internship: English.
                    : Academic Internship: Mathematics.
                    : Academic Internship: Biological Sciences.
                    : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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