Mathematics, BS, Secondary Education Concentration
The program of study for the BS in Mathematics with a Concentration in Secondary Education is designed to prepare the graduate for a career as a certified professional in teaching Mathematics at the secondary level.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems that can be modeled mathematically.
- Read and construct mathematical arguments and proofs.
- Communicate a depth and breadth of mathematical knowledge, both orally and in writing.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) | 42 | |
| All Core Curriculum requirements for the BS in Mathematics with a Concentration in Secondary Education degree are shown under Core Curriculum in the Graduation Requirements section of the Undergraduate Catalog. | ||
| Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) | 18 | |
| CSCI 1301 | Computer Science I 1 | 0 or 3 |
| or CSCI 1371 | Computing for Engineers | |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2140 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2502 | Calculus II 2 | 1 or 4 |
| MATH 2503 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics (0 if taken in Area D2) | 0 or 3 |
| MATH 2020 | Introductory Discrete Math 3 | 3 |
| Upper Division Major Requirements (Sec. Ed.) | 25 | |
| MATH 3005 | A Transition to Higher Math | 3 |
| MATH 3006 | Communication in Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH 3110 | Survey of Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 3220 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 3303 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3520 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4050 | Methods of Teaching Sec. Math | 3 |
| MATH 4231 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 4250 | Elementary Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 4989 | Senior Capstone Project | 0 |
| Education Related Electives | 27 | |
| EDUC 2110 | Invest. Critical/Contem. Issue | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Culture | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 3030 | Exploring the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDUC 3200 | Secondary Curr. & Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 3210 | Classroom Methods & Mgmt. | 3 |
| EDUC 4003 | Secondary Level Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 4725 | Secondary Practicum | 2 |
| EDUC 4730 | Secondary Level Internship | 3 |
| EDUC 4731 | Secondary Level Internship | 3 |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Choose at least seven hours of electives. 4,5 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
CSCI 1301 Computer Science I is 0 hours if taken in Area D2; CSCI 1371 Computing for Engineers cannot be used in Area F if CSCI 1301 Computer Science I is used in Area D2
- 2
One hour of carry-over if MATH 2502 Calculus II was taken in Area D2, otherwise must take 4 hours to satisfy this requirement.
- 3
If MATH 2502 Calculus II was taken in Area D2.
- 4
MATH 2020 Introductory Discrete Math Discrete Mathematics must be taken if not satisfied in Area F.
- 5
Courses that will not be counted toward the degree are:
- MATH 1101 Intro to Mathematical Modeling
- MATH 1111 College Algebra
MATH 2008 Fndtns of Numbers & Operations- MATH 2010 Number Concepts & Relations
- MATH 3020 Concepts of Algebra
- MATH 3030 Concepts of Geometry
- MATH 3040 Algebra & Alg. Think Elem Tchr
- MATH 3050 Geometry & Measurement
- MATH 4010 Mathematical Problem Solving
- MATH 4020 Concepts of Discrete Math.
For the BS in Mathematics (Concentration in Secondary Education), no course labeled MATH or EDUC with a grade of D may be used for credit towards graduation. No more than one (1) D in any course may be used towards credit for graduation.
Education Policies and Procedures
Education students are bound by the rules and policies stated in the Teacher Education Unit Policy Manual and in the Intern Handbook. Both are posted on the Teacher Education home page at http://www.clayton.edu/teachered. Please see the Department of Teacher Education for admission, graduation, and certification requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CRIT 1101 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| HIST 1111 |
Survey-PreModern World History or Survey of Modern World History or Critical Trends and Issues or Intro to Global Issues |
3 |
| COMM 1001 | Presentational Speaking | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 1112 | Trigonometry & Analytic Geom | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Literature, Philosophy, or Language Course Core Area C1 | 3 | |
| Art, Philosophy, or Language Course Core Area C2 | 3 | |
| EDUC 2110 | Invest. Critical/Contem. Issue | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CSCI 1301 or CSCI 1371 |
Computer Science I or Computing for Engineers |
3 |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2020 | Introductory Discrete Math | 3 |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
Survey of US History to 1877 or US HIST Since Reconstruction |
3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Culture | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 2502 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 3005 | A Transition to Higher Math | 3 |
| MATH 3006 | Communication in Mathematics | 1 |
| Science with Lab Core Area D1 | 4 | |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning & Teaching | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 2503 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2140 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4250 | Elementary Number Theory | 3 |
| Science with Lab Core Area D1 | 4 | |
| EDUC 3030 | Exploring-Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3220 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 3110 | Survey of Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4231 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| EDUC 3210 | Classroom Methods & Mgmt. | 3 |
| Behavioral Sciences Core Area E4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 3303 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3520 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4050 | Methods of Teaching Sec. Math | 3 |
| EDUC 3200 | Secondary Curr. & Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 4725 | Secondary Practicum | 2 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 4989 | Senior Capstone Project | 0 |
| EDUC 4003 | Secondary Level Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 4730 | Secondary Level Internship | 3 |
| EDUC 4731 | Secondary Level Internship | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |