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BACHELOR OF Science IN Mathematics Education: Middle Grades Concentration (6-9)

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Recommended Degree Pathway for Mathematics Education: Middle Grade Concentration (6-9)

The recommended degree path outlines a sample course plan towards graduating in four years. The path suggests taking courses in specific semesters, but there may be semesters when a course is not offered. Consult your advisor for your official degree planning. This degree path is based on the 2011-2012 university catalog. Please click here for the catalog 2009-2010.

Please be advised that in order to graduate in four years individuals must successfully complete a minimum of 15 to 18 credit hours per semester.

* Students who desire teacher licensure in Mathematics Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.

 

First Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
FRS 1000	Freshman Seminar (1)
MAT 1070	College Algebra	GE required course
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education PED (1)

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MAT 1080	Plane Trigonometry
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education PED (1)

 

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Second Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
EPC 2020	Introduction to Education, Ethics, and Professionalism	Major Requirement; PREREQ: C or better in MAT 2220
EPC 2040	Introduction to Exceptional, Diverse, and At-Risk Students	Major Requirement; PREREQ: MAT 2210 or 2150
MAT 2150	Calculus with Applications	Major Requirement; PREREQ/COREQ: MAT 2220
	General Education

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MAT 2500	Introduction to Teaching Math in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools (2) - (Spring only)	Math Education core; Prerequisite: EDN 3020, MAT 2210 or 2150
MAT 2110	Survey of Geometry (Spring only)
MAT 2300	Introduction to Advanced Math (Spring only)
MAT 3150	Linear Algebra
	2nd Academic Conentration

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Third Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MAT 3500	Teaching Math with Technology (Fall only)
MAT 3750	Methods for Teaching Algebra (Fall only)
MAT 2100	Introduction to Statistics
EPC 3010	Learning and the Environment
	2nd Academic Conentration

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MAT 3330	Discrete Math (Spring only)	Major Requirement; Prerequisite: MAT 2210 or 2150
MAT 4020	History of Math (Spring only)	Content Pedagogy; Permission of Instructor
MAT 2600	Research Seminar Algebra	Professional Studies; Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
	2nd Academic Conentration
EPC 3030	Reading Strategies for the 21st Century	Professional Studies; Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

 

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Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MAT 4000	Methods of Teaching Math in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools (Fall only)	Content Pedagogy; Prerequisite: MAT 2500
CSC 4050	Current Topics in Computer in Education
MAT 3600	Research Seminar Geometry
	2nd Academic Conentration
	2nd Academic Conentration

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MAT 4490	Student Teaching (9)	Content Pedagogy; Prerequisite: MAT 4000
MAT 4750	Prof Seminar Secondary Math	Professional Studies; Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

 

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Updated: Sunday, June 26, 2011

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