Mathematics, Secondary Education Concentration, BS

Students interested in secondary education may follow one of two courses of study: the Math major with secondary education concentration, or another concentration along with admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Students are advised to choose between the courses of study as early as possible. See Note 5 below.

Degree Requirements:

Requirements for the Major

Students must complete the following courses:

One Course from the Following:

One additional course

One additional 400-level MA or ST course

Secondary Education Minor

In addition to MA courses, students take the courses for the Secondary Education Minor below:

Natural Science Core

When completing the Natural Science Core students must select from the following:

Typical Program

First Year

Fall Term

CS 151 - Computer Science through Programming *
MA 251 - Calculus I *
WR 100 - Effective Writing **
Social Science Core**
Elective

Spring Term

Sophomore Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

Junior Year

Fall Term

MA 421 - Analysis I */**
RE 474 - Literacy in the Content Area I
MA/ST 400-Level Course*
PL 200-Level or TH 200-Level Course
Natural Science Core†

Spring Term

ED 429 - Secondary Methods of Teaching
ED 434 - Field Experience in Education (Secondary)
MA 431 - Geometry */**
EN 200-Level or HS 200-Level Course
Fine Arts Core

Senior Year

Fall Term

ED 427 - The Teaching of Mathematics
ED 432 - Internship I and Seminar (Secondary/Middle)
MA 441 - Ring Theory */**
Ethics Core
Elective

Spring Term

ED 454 - Internship II with Seminar: Student Teaching (Secondary): Mathematics
MA/ST 400-Level Course*

Key:

* Required for major.
** Terms may be interchanged.
*** See Note 4.
† Natural Science Core: BL 150 /BL 151 or BL 154 /BL 155 or CH 101 or PH 201 /PH 291 .

Notes:

Beginning Courses: MA 251 , MA 252 , and ST 210 give a first exposure to the development of good mathematical problem-solving skills and the use of the computer in mathematics. These courses must be taken prior to any intermediate ones. Advanced placement is possible for incoming first-years through the CLEP and advanced placement tests. See department chair for details.
Intermediate Courses: MA 301 , MA 302 , MA 304 , MA 351 , and MA 395 build on the maturity developed in the beginning courses. They are designed to bring problem solving and mathematical thinking to a higher, more rigorous level and to expose students to the wide variety of mathematics in use today.
Advanced Courses: Five MA/ST 400-level courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Selections depend on the student's mathematical interests and career goals. These courses must include MA 421 , MA 431 , MA 441 , and one of the following: MA 422 , MA 424 , MA 442 , or MA 445 . It may not be necessary to take all intermediate courses before beginning an advanced course. Check the prerequisites for the desired course. It is important that students discuss their options with their advisor to plan for the advanced courses that are right for them.
Computer Skills: Mathematics majors with enhanced computer skills find a wider job market open to them. Majors are required to take CS 151 and MA 302 . CS 212 offers students the opportunity to learn the complete syntax of a computer language and gives them the necessary experience to become proficient programmers. All majors are urged to consider taking CS 212 .
Secondary Education: Students interested in Secondary Education may follow one of two courses of study: the Math major with Secondary Education Concentration, or some other concentration together with admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. These students should choose between the courses of study as early as possible: education courses taken at the undergraduate level will not count towards the requirements of the MAT program. Students in the MAT program are strongly encouraged to take MA 431 , and MA 441 (these courses are required for students in the Secondary Education concentration).