Mathematics and Secondary Education (B.A.S.)
To earn a B.A.S. in Mathematics in preparation for teaching at the secondary level, students are required to complete all the courses required for a B.A. in Mathematics, and must also complete the requirements for the Secondary Education major. Students complete 49–51 credits of core courses, 53 credits of Mathematics courses, and 43 credits of Secondary Education courses to earn a bachelor’s degree. See Education Department for requirements of the Secondary Education (B.A.S.) major.
Students seeking the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics are required to take the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MTH-173 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH-203 | Calculus III | 4 |
MTH-211 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
MTH-213 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MTH-315 | Geometry | 3 |
MTH-411 | Analysis I | 3 |
MTH-412 | Analysis II | 3 |
MTH-421 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
MTH-490 | Senior Seminar Capstone | 3 |
STA-341 | Statistical Theory I | 3 |
STA-342 | Statistical Theory II | 3 |
CSC-103 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
Science core requirement | ||
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
PHY-206 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
Total Credits | 53 |
GPA requirement
To remain in the Mathematics major program, a student must maintain an average of C in all required courses for the Mathematics major, with no grade less than C- in any of the Mathematics major foundational courses, which consist of:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MTH-173 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH-203 | Calculus III | 4 |
MTH-211 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
Degree Plan for Mathematics & Secondary Education (B.A.S.) (Starting in an even year)
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
UNV-101 & FYT-101 |
University Seminar and First Year Studio |
4 |
MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
EDC-120 | Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | 3 |
CSC-103 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH-173 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
SCD-212 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
SCD-220 | Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning | 3 |
SCD-298 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society I | 1 |
MTH-211 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
MTH-203 | Calculus III | 4 |
PHL-225 | Quest for the Good Life | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
RTS-225 | The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
MTH-213 | Differential Equations | 3 |
SCD-299 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | 1 |
SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
MTH-411 | Analysis I | 3 |
MTH-315 | Geometry | 3 |
SCD-320 | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 3 |
SCD-321 | Practicum I for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 1 |
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
MTH-412 | Analysis II | 3 |
SCD-310 | Strategies for Teaching Secondary English Learners | 2 |
SCD-322 | Practicum II for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Secondary School II | 1 |
SCD-323 | Curriculum Instruction and Assessment In the Secondary School II | 3 |
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 19 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
STA-341 | Statistical Theory I | 3 |
MTH-421 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
MTH-490 | Senior Seminar Capstone | 3 |
SCD-440 | Practicum in Secondary Education | 3 |
SCD-410 | Classroom Management | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
SCD-441 | Secondary Student Teaching | 12 |
SCD-432 | Student Teaching Seminar Capstone | 1 |
STA-342 | Statistical Theory II | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 136 |
Degree Plan for Mathematics & Secondary Education (B.A.S.) (Starting in an odd year)
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
UNV-101 & FYT-101 |
University Seminar and First Year Studio |
4 |
MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
EDC-120 | Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | 3 |
CSC-103 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH-173 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
SCD-212 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
SCD-220 | Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning | 3 |
SCD-298 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society I | 1 |
MTH-211 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
MTH-203 | Calculus III | 4 |
PHL-225 | Quest for the Good Life | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
RTS-225 | The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
MTH-213 | Differential Equations | 3 |
SCD-299 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | 1 |
SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
STA-341 | Statistical Theory I | 3 |
MTH-421 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
SCD-320 | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 3 |
SCD-321 | Practicum I for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 1 |
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
SCD-310 | Strategies for Teaching Secondary English Learners | 2 |
STA-342 | Statistical Theory II | 3 |
SCD-322 | Practicum II for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Secondary School II | 1 |
SCD-323 | Curriculum Instruction and Assessment In the Secondary School II | 3 |
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 19 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
MTH-411 | Analysis I | 3 |
MTH-315 | Geometry | 3 |
MTH-490 | Senior Seminar Capstone | 3 |
SCD-440 | Practicum in Secondary Education | 3 |
SCD-410 | Classroom Management | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
SCD-441 | Secondary Student Teaching | 12 |
SCD-432 | Student Teaching Seminar Capstone | 1 |
MTH-412 | Analysis II | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 136 |