Mathematics/Secondary Certification Area
This area program prepares the student to teach mathematics and statistics in a high school setting. The program has a lot of flexibility, as courses related to the application of mathematics may be chosen from a wide variety of disciplines, including mathematics or statistics.
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts Degree
University Studies Requirements: 42-43 hrs
(see Academic Degrees and Programs in Bulletin)
University Studies selections must include:
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Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies and Quantitative Skills:
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MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
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MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
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Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship:
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PSY 180 General Psychology
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University Studies Electives:
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MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
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Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a B or better in a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 180 or equivalent course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details.
Required Courses: 20 hrs
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MAT 100T Transitions
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MAT 312 Mathematical Reasoning
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MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra
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AT 517 Foundations of Geometry
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MAT 550 Teaching Mathematics
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MAT 551 Mathematics for Teachers
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STA 540 Mathematical Statistics I
Required Limited Electives: 18-20 hrs
Three MAT courses (3 or 4 credit hour) selected from MAT 338 and MAT or STA courses numbered 400 or above including:
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at least one of the following:
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MAT 513 Modern Algebra I
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MAT 516 Introduction to Topology
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MAT 525 Advanced Calculus I
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and at least one of the following:
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MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
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MAT 506 Mathematical Modeling I
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MAT 524 Boundary Value Problems
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STA 541 Mathematical Statistics II
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An additional MAT course selected from MAT 338 and MAT or STA courses numbered 400 or above, and
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At least three (3 or 4 credit hour) courses selected from courses numbered 400 or above or from courses related to the application of mathematics selected from a list approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Co-requirement: 3 hrs
One course in computer programming selected from CSC 145, 232, 233, 235 or EGR 140.
Required for Secondary Certification in Mathematics: 33 hrs
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EDU 180 Exploring the Teaching Profession
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EDU 280 Educating for Human Development
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EDU 380 Inclusive Teaching of Diverse Learners
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EDU 480 Effective Pedagogy1,2
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EDU 485 Professional Perspectives for Teaching1,3
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SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools2
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SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
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SEC 422 Extended Practicum3
EDU 180, 280, 380, 480 and 485 require a passing grade of B or better.
EDU 480 and SEC 420 must be taken together and two semesters before students teaching.
EDU 485 and SEC 422 must be taken one semester before student teaching.
Unrestricted Electives: 0-3 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements: 120-123 hrs
Four-year program plans starting with: MAT 150 , MAT 250
Academic plans for this program: B.S. Secondary Certification Area , B.A. Secondary Certification Area