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
Education-Psychology Courses
| EDU 216 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
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| EDU 217 | PRAXIS Core Preparation & Lab | 1 |
| EDU 326 | Readings in the Academic Disciplines 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 350 | Survey of Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 400 | Theories of Learning | 3 |
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| EDU 401 | PRAXIS PLT Preparation | 1 |
| PSY 260 | Human Growth/Development | 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.
Professional Education Courses
These courses require prior admission to Teacher Education.
| EDU 340 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 424 | Classroom/Behavior Management | 3 |
| EDU 450e | Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools | 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 | Internship in Secondary Schools/Special Subject Fields | 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 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 230 | Calculus/Analytical Geometry I | 3 |
| MAT 231 | Calculus/Analytical Geometry II | 3 |
| MAT 305 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 340 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 407 | Fundamental Concepts of Geometry | 3 |
| EDU 450e | Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools | 3 |