Mathematics, Secondary Education, Initial Teacher Licensure, B.A.

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Mathematics

Chairperson

jenn berg

Professors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Mary Ann Barbato

Nermin Bayazit

Benjamin Levy

jenn berg

Catherine Buell

Rachel Norton

Gerald Higdon

Sarah Wright

Peter Staab

Abdulkeni Zekeria

Amy Wehe

Objectives for the Program in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics serves all students at the university. Mathematics majors receive a comprehensive foundation in abstract and applied mathematics as preparation for graduate school or a professional career. Minors in Mathematics receive the mathematical foundation needed for advanced work in their major field.

The department also provides non-majors with courses for their major or with courses for their Liberal Arts and Sciences program.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Initial Teacher Licensure

Students within our Mathematics major can pursue initial licensure as high school Mathematics teachers. This program provides students with both a broad introduction to high school teaching and specific instruction in the theory, research and practice of secondary Mathematics teaching. Students engage in field-based experiences in the school setting supervised by our faculty through on-site pre-practicum experiences coupled with each teaching course and a formal teaching practicum as the capstone experience.

Students pursuing this option will have to fulfill the degree requirements for the mathematics major with some restricted electives, as well as the requirements for initial teacher licensure in Secondary Education. The requirements are described below:

Required Courses in Mathematics Major

MATH 2300 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 2400 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 2500 - Introduction to Mathematical Thought 3 cr.
MATH 2550 - Symbolic Computational Mathematics 3 cr.
MATH 2600 - Linear Algebra 3 cr.
MATH 3000 - Geometry 3 cr.
MATH 3350 - Multivariate Calculus 4 cr.
MATH 3900 - Mathematics Seminar 1 cr.
MATH 4200 - Probability and Statistics I 3 cr.
MATH 4300 - Abstract Algebra 3 cr. (Jr./Sr. Writing Requirement)
SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 cr.
or
SPCH 1100 - Argumentation and Debate 3 cr.
CSC 1500 - Computer Science I 3 cr.
9 additional credits of advanced mathematics at the 3000 or 4000 level, 6 of which must be at the 4000 level.

Required Courses for Initial Licensure in Secondary Education Mathematics

MATH 2860 - Introduction to Secondary School Teaching 3 cr. *
EDUC 3122 - Sheltered English Immersion 3 cr.
SPED 3800 - Secondary Programs for Adolescents (14-22) with Disabilities 3 cr.
ENGL 4700 - Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Area 3 cr.
MATH 4850 - Methods in Teaching Mathematics 3 cr. **
MATH 4012 - Practicum Seminar 3 cr.
MATH 4860 - Practicum in a Secondary School I 4.5 cr.
MATH 4870 - Practicum in a Secondary School II 4.5 cr.

Note:

*Students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 to take this course.

**Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75, GPA of 3.0 in the major mathematics courses and a passing score on the MTEL Communication and Literacy and Subject Area Exam in order to take this course.

Language Requirement

The B.A. requires foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level.