2015-2016 Catalog

 

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 (37-38 credits)

EDU-130American Education

3

EDU-296
Secondary School Observation/ Participation

2

EDU-240Educational Psychology

3

EDU-250Principles of Teaching

3

PSY-276Psychology of the Exceptional Learner

3

EDU-324Literacy in Diverse Classrooms

3

EDU-382MAMethods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Math

3

EDU-382CMethods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Practicum

1

EDU-383PSecondary Practicum P-12/5-12

1

EDU-490Supervised Student Teaching in Senior/JuniorHigh/Middle School (5-12)

15

EDU-495Student Teaching Seminar

1

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

Mathematics and Supporting Courses (51-54 credits)

Required Courses (36 credits)

MAT-223Introduction to Mathematics Via Discrete Processes

3

MAT-253Calculus I

4

MAT-254Calculus II

4

MAT-255Calculus III

4

MAT-280Linear Algebra

3

MAT-322Mathematical Modeling I

3

MAT-333Modern Geometry

4

MAT-342Number Theory

3

MAT-344Modern Abstract Algebra

3

MAT-481History & Foundations of Mathematics

3

MAT-490Math Senior Seminar

2

Choose one of the following: (6-7 credits)

MAT-204Applied Statistics I

3

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and

MAT-304Applied Statistics II

3

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or

MAT-363Mathematical Statistics I

4

Choose one of the following: (3 credits)

MAT-353Differential Equations

3

MAT-373Numerical Analysis

3

MAT-446Advanced Calculus

3

MAT-456Elementary Real Analysis

3

MAT-457Complex Variables

3

Supporting Course (3-4 credits)

CIS-125Introduction to Computer Sciences I

4

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

BIO-125Principles of Biology

4

CHE-110Introduction to Chemistry

4

CHE-125General Chemistry I

5

PHY-211General Physics I

4

PHY-221University Physics I

4

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