2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 02, 2025  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics - Mathematics Education, B.S.


The content of this program is similar to that of Mathematics . It is supplemented by professional education coursework. This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in secondary mathematics education.

Career Oppurtunities

A B.S. degree in Mathematics Education provides entry level employment in Middle School/High School teaching, and curriculum development and supervision roles in public school systems.

Departmental Requirements

The program requires 130 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in the required major courses and required professional education courses. Students should consult the Department of Education about the minimum GPA requirement for education majors.

Required Courses


General Education Requirements


All students are expected to complete a common body of academic course work. The General Education Requirements are designed to promote the development of a comprehensive educational base which will effectively support a student’s choice of a major concentration.

Curriculum Area I - Arts and Humanities: Credits 9


Discipline E: Speech

Discipline C: Language

Two courses from the following:

Curriculum Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Credits 6


Students must select one course in each of two disciplines:

Curriculum Area III - Biological and Physical Sciences: Credits 8


Students must select two science courses and two science laboratory course from the following:

Curriculum Area IV - Mathematics: Credits 4


Curriculum Area V - English Composition: Credits 9


Curriculum Area VI - Emerging Issues: Credits 4


Total Required for General Education: Credits 40


1Students must pass ENGL 101  and ENGL 102  with grade of “C” or above before taking ENGL 203 .

2Honors students should take honors courses.

Supportive Course Requirements: Credits 8


Curriculum Guide for Mathematics Education