Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Education

The program is designed to prepare students to become teachers of mathematics in high schools or middle schools. Students receive a broad, well-rounded foundation in the field and instruction in educational pedagogy, classroom management, learning theory, and assessment.

Requirements

• Core Curriculum Requirements (see Core Curriculum Requirements for Degree--Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary)
• Electives
• Minor Requirements

Education-Psychology Courses

EDU 216	Intro.to Education	3
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EDU 217	PRAXIS Core Prep.& Lab	1
EDU 326	Read.in Acad.Disciplines 7-12	3
EDU 350	Sur.Learners with Exceptionalities	3
EDU 400	Theories of Learning	3
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EDU 401	PRAXIS PLT Preparation	1
PSY 260	Human Growth/Dev.	3

EDU 216-EDU 217 not required for students who have an ACT/SAT exemption.

Major requirements

Students who lack a strong background in algebra & trigonometry will need to begin with MAT 110 & MAT 111, which will not count as credit toward the major in mathematics.

MAT 140	Ele.Statistics	3
MAT 230	Calc./Analy.Geom.I	3
MAT 231	Calc./Analy.Geom.II	3
MAT 305	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 315	Differential Equations	3
MAT 330	Calc./Analy.Geom.III	3
MAT 331	Calc./Analy.Geom.IV	3
MAT 340	Foundations of Math.	3
MAT 407	Funda.Conc.of Geometry	3
MAT 420	Probability/Statis.	3
MAT 445	Abstract Algebra	3
CSI 200	Programming for Everyone I	3

 

Professional Education Courses

These courses require prior admission to Teacher Education.

EDU 340	Classroom Assessment	3
EDU 424	Classroom/Beh.Mgmt.	3
EDU 450e	Meth.Tchg.Math.Sec.Sch.	3
EDU 470	Pre-Internship Lab	1

Professional Semester

This course requires prior admission to Teacher Education and taking of the required Mississippi Licensure Examinations.

EDU 488

Intern.Sec.Sch./Sp.Sub.Fld.

12

Total Credit Hours: 121-125

Supplemental Mathematics Endorsement

Students may receive a Bachelor of Science in Education in any area and may choose to add a supplemental endorsement in mathematics. To do so, students must complete the following 21 hours.

Mathematics Supplemental Endorsement (21 hours)

This endorsement is available for grades 7-12 and requires a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 140	Ele.Statistics	3
MAT 230	Calc./Analy.Geom.I	3
MAT 231	Calc./Analy.Geom.II	3
MAT 305	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 340	Foundations of Math.	3
MAT 407	Funda.Conc.of Geometry	3
EDU 450e	Meth.Tchg.Math.Sec.Sch.	3