Mathematics Education (5-12 Certification)

As an alternative to the regular mathematics education course of study, students may choose a double major of mathematics + secondary education. Students who are considering post-baccalaureate work in mathematics following graduation instead of entering the teaching field immediately may want to choose this alternative. Both options — mathematics education or mathematics + teacher education — qualify the graduate for an Indiana teaching license in mathematics.

Education Courses (38 credits)

EDU-130	American Education	3
EDU-296	Secondary School Observation/ Participation	2
EDU-240	Educational Psychology	3
EDU-250	Principles of Teaching	3
PSY-276	Psychology of the Exceptional Learner	3
EDU-324	Literacy in Diverse Classrooms	3
EDU-382MA	Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Math	3
EDU-382C	Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Practicum	1
EDU-383P	Secondary Practicum P-12/5-12	1
EDU-490	Supervised Student Teaching in Senior/Junior High/Middle School (5-12)	15
EDU-495	Student Teaching Seminar	1

Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra and a year of high school geometry.

Mathematics and Supporting Courses (50-54 credits)

Required Courses (37 credits)

MAT-223	Introduction to Mathematics Via Discrete Processes	3
MAT-253	Calculus I	4
MAT-254	Calculus II	4
MAT-255	Calculus III	4
MAT-280	Linear Algebra	3
MAT-322	Mathematical Modeling I	4
MAT-333	Modern Geometry	4
MAT-342	Number Theory	3
MAT-344	Modern Abstract Algebra	3
MAT-481	History & Foundations of Mathematics	3
MAT-490	Math Senior Seminar	2

Choose one of the following: (3-6 credits)

MAT-204	Applied Statistics I	3
-	and
MAT-304	Applied Statistics II	3
-	or
MAT-363	Mathematical Statistics I	3

Choose one of the following: (3 credits)

MAT-353	Differential Equations	3
MAT-373	Numerical Analysis	3
MAT-446	Advanced Calculus	3
MAT-456	Elementary Real Analysis	3
MAT-457	Complex Variables	3

Supporting Course (3 credits)

CIS-125

Introduction to Computer Sciences I

3

Choose one of the following: (4-5 credits)

BIO-125	Principles of Biology	4
CHE-110	Introduction to Chemistry	4
CHE-125	General Chemistry I	5
PHY-211	General Physics I	4
PHY-221	University Physics I	4