Mathematics 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement, Bachelor of Science in Education

Offered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics

General Education
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4)14
Including:
LOPER 2: Writing Skills
Introduction to Academic Writing
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Research
Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8)11
Including:
LOPER 7: Social Science
Introduction to American Politics
LOPER 8: Natural Science
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
Dispositional Requirements: (LOPERs 9-10) 26
Including:
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement
Introduction to American Politics
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity
Teaching in a Democratic Society
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional0
Program Specific Requirements3
Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research
Professional Sequence
Complete all required courses 325
Including:
Management and Assessment in K-12/Secondary Classrooms
Field Experience in Secondary Classroom
Endorsement
Complete all required courses49
Unrestricted Electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum (advised to be used for additional MATH/STAT courses or toward a supplemental endorsement)12
Total Credit Hours120

Must be completed with no grade below a "C".

Endorsement

Math Field Endorsement Requirements
CSP 417Counseling Skills3
MATH 150School Math from an Advanced Standpoint 13
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
MATH 250Foundations of Math3
MATH 251Inquiry and Proof in 9-12 Mathematics1
MATH 260Calculus III5
MATH 270Methods in Middle and High School Mathematics Teaching I2
MATH 271Field Experience in Middle and High School Mathematics I1
MATH 280Linear Algebra3
MATH 310College Geometry3
MATH 350Abstract Algebra3
MATH 400History of Mathematics3
MATH 430Middle School Mathematics3
MATH 460Advanced Calculus I3
MATH 465Advanced Study in 9-12 Mathematics2
MATH 470Methods in Middle and High School Mathematics Teaching II2
MATH 471Field Experience in Middle and High School Mathematics II1
STAT 345Applied Statistics I3
Total Credit Hours49
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Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following courses, increasing the total credit hours needed:

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Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.

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Students must apply for admission to all Teacher Education programs.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry5
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar3
ENG 101Introduction to Academic Writing3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 2
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
MATH 150School Math from an Advanced Standpoint3
PSCI 110Introduction to American Politics3
TE 100Teaching in a Democratic Society3
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 3
MATH 250Foundations of Math3
MATH 251Inquiry and Proof in 9-12 Mathematics1
MATH 260Calculus III5
TE 204Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities4
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 4
MATH 280Linear Algebra3
MATH 270Methods in Middle and High School Mathematics Teaching I2
MATH 271Field Experience in Middle and High School Mathematics I1
TE 206Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher3
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory (LOPER 8)
5
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 5
MATH 310College Geometry3
STAT 345Applied Statistics I3
TE 306Reading and Inclusion in K-12 Classrooms2
LOPER 6: Humanities3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 6
MATH 350Abstract Algebra3
TE 319Management and Assessment in K-12/Secondary Classrooms2
TE 320Field Experience in Secondary Classroom2
MATH 430Middle School Mathematics3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 7
MATH 400History of Mathematics3
MATH 460Advanced Calculus I3
MATH 465Advanced Study in 9-12 Mathematics2
MATH 470Methods in Middle and High School Mathematics Teaching II2
MATH 471Field Experience in Middle and High School Mathematics II1
CSP 417Counseling Skills3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 8
TE 400Student Teaching12
Total Credit Hours12