Mathematics - Secondary Teaching (PMTH) - BT Major

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53 S.H. (No Minor Required)

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The mathematics teaching major prepares students for teaching mathematics in grades 5 to 12. This program is administered through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the College of Education. Therefore, majors must satisfy requirements of and be admitted to the College of Education in addition to satisfying the requirements of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The College of Education course requirements are described under “Additional Coursework”. Students interested in a mathematics teaching major should contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for an advisor.

Student Teaching Requirements

To receive departmental recommendation for student teaching, a student must:

Complete all courses required for the major.
Earn a grade of “B” or better in MATH 160 and 165.
Earn a grade of “C” or better and achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in all MATH, MTED, and STAT courses required for the major.
Meet the requirements of the College of Education. . MTED 320 and MTED 420 must be completed prior to student teaching.

Additional Graduation Requirements

For a checklist of the University’s graduation requirements, see Graduation Requirements .

Departmental Core (23 S.H.)

Note:

† MATH 270 is required for the mathematics major.
‡ With the academic advisor’s approval, a different upper-division MATH or STAT course may be substituted for the mathematics major.

Required Courses (25 S.H.)

Mathematics - MATH (12 S.H.)

◆ MATH 305 - Probability (3 S.H)
◆ MATH 310 - Number Theory (3 S.H.)
△ MATH 330 - Advanced Calculus I (3 S.H.)
△ MATH 440 - Abstract Algebra I (3 S.H.)

Mathematics Education - MTED (13 S.H.)

MTED 222 - Middle School Methods in Mathematics 3 S.H.
△ MTED 320 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Schools (3 S.H.)
◆ MTED 322 - Modern Geometry (4 S.H.)

Electives (5 S.H.)

In consultation with an advisor, students should choose from: MTED 201 - Technology-Based Geometry and Probability , ◆ MATH 310 - Number Theory and above, ◆ STAT 320 - Statistical Quality Control and above, or ◎ MTED 420 - Technology and Professional Development in the Secondary Schools and above.

Additional Coursework (38 S.H.)

Students in the Mathematics: Secondary Teaching major must also complete the Professional Education Sequence and the additional courses listed below:

Professional Education Sequence in the College of Education (32 S.H.)

EFRT 305 - Human Development and Learning: Secondary (4 S.H.)
EFRT 308 - Human Relations and Student Diversity (3 S.H.)
◆ EFRT 312 - Instructional Planning and Assessment: Secondary (3 S.H.)
EDUC 429 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (3 S.H.)
△ EFRT 449 - Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Interdisciplinary Planning (3 S.H.)
△ EFRT 459 - The Professional Educator (3 S.H.)
◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences

HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 S.H.) (Also fulfills University Studies Basic Skills, Physical Development and Wellness requirement.

Special Education

SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 S.H.) (Also partially fulfills University Studies Arts & Sciences Core, Social Science requirement.)

Additional Information

For more information about teacher education requirements, see “Teacher Education Licensure Programs ”.