Mathematics, Secondary Education (BS)

Mathematics Core

These courses are taken by students in all tracks of the mathematics major.

• 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

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• One of the following:

• MA - 445 Advanced Calculus Credits: 3
• MA - 471 Abstract Algebra Credits: 3

Secondary Education Track

• MA - 351 Fundamentals of Modern Geometry Credits: 3
• MA - 387 Cryptology Credits: 3
• ED - 109 The Educative Process Credits: 3
• one MA course at the 300 or 400 level

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• 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)

M.Ed. Program

Students in the Secondary Education track should apply to the M.Ed. (4+1) Program during their fourth and final year of undergraduate study. Admission requirements for the Graduate M.Ed. Phase are:

1. Satisfactory completion of the following five education courses during the undergraduate phase:

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

2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0; and
3. Passing score on PRAXIS test.

More information can be found in the current Graduate Catalog.