Mathematics, Teacher Certification (BS)

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Mathematics Major and Learning Outcomes

Education Program Major and Learning Outcomes

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)

This track provides the mathematics courses needed for secondary certification in the teaching of mathematics.

Mathematics Core

MA - 121 Calculus I: MOT/Mathematics Credits: 3
MA - 122 Calculus II Credits: 3
MA - 222 Statistical Analysis using R Credits: 3
MA - 223 Calculus III Credits: 3
MA - 224 Calculus IV Credits: 3
MA - 231 Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MA - 243 Differential Equations Credits: 3
MA - 301 Probability Theory Credits: 3
MA - 331 Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MA - 453 Senior Coordinating Seminar Credits: 3
CS - 115 Introduction to Python Credits: 4
One from the following:
MA - 445 Advanced Calculus Credits: 3
MA - 471 Abstract Algebra Credits: 3

STEP Specific Courses

MA - 351 Fundamentals of Modern Geometry Credits: 3
MA - 387 Cryptology Credits: 3
one MA elective at the 300 or 400 level
One from the following:
MA - 445 Advanced Calculus Credits: 3
MA - 471 Abstract Algebra Credits: 3
(whichever was not taken as part of the core)

Education Requirements

ED - 109 The Educative Process Credits: 3
ED - 209 Cognition and Learning: MOT/Social Science Credits: 3
ED - 218 Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
ED - 366 Literacy Interventions 4-12 Credits: 3
ED - 373 Teaching English Learners Credits: 3

M.Ed. Program

Students in the STEP track should apply to the M.Ed. Program during their fourth and final year of undergraduate study. Admission requirements for the Graduate M.Ed. Phase are:

Satisfactory completion of ED 109 , ED 209 , ED 218 , ED 366 , and ED 373 ;
Cumulative GPA of 3.0; and
Passing score on PRAXIS test.

More information can be found in the current Graduate Catalog.