Mathematics - Education Track (BS)
This rigorous course of study in mathematics either coupled with a Major in Secondary Education or followed by a Master's Degree in Education prepares students for a career in teaching secondary school mathematics.
Curriculum
This program requires 47 total credit hours (39 in Math, 8 in Education).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Education Course Requirements | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities | 0 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| Mathematics Course Requirements | ||
| MATH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 263 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Object-Oriented Programming with Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| MATH 212 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics & Number Theory | 3 |
| STAT 203 | Introduction to Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT 335 | Introduction to Biostatistics | |
| MATH 301 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 313 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 318 | Combinatorics | 3 |
| MATH 360 | Introduction to Game Theory | 3 |
| MATH 344 | Geometry | 3 |
| Total Hours | 47 | |
Core Waiver
This degree has a waiver for the Quantitative core.
College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to take two Writing Intensive courses (6 credit hours) as well as complete a foreign language requirement at 102-level or higher (3 credit hours) or a language competency test. More information can be found here.
Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101. SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101. Nursing students in the Accelerated BSN program are not required to take core or UNIV 101. You can find more information in the University Requirements area.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will have wide knowledge of and strong skills in using the methods and tools that form the foundation of math. These include calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations, as well as statistics and computer sciences.
- Students will acquire analytical and logical skills that form the basis of mathematical thinking and reasoning. These skills will enable problem solving, the abstraction to general principles from specific examples, and the ability to use formal mathematical language. Students will be able to apply these skills in written and verbal communication.
- Students will be exposed to the traditional areas of classical geometry and abstract algebra. They will be able to use the methods and terminology in these fields to understand the role of definitions, axioms and theorems that underlie all mathematical ideas. Students will be exposed to the history of mathematical thought across diverse cultures.
- Students will obtain an advanced perspective on a variety of mathematical topics and see how these can be generalized and employed in real world problems relevant to the high school curriculum.
- Students will acquire basic knowledge of the teaching and education profession. Students will be prepared to utilize a variety of teaching techniques to positively influence student learning and success.