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Apr 03, 2025
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics - Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification, BA
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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics is designed to provide students with the foundation of a liberal arts education and a broad overview of modern mathematics and its applications, while also emphasizing the power, depth, and beauty inherent in the subject. This degree plan is specifically designed for students who intend to teach high school mathematics. Therefore, the Urban Education Concentration is required.
The mathematical component of this plan is designed to prepare students to develop and use analytical and problem-solving skills, to master mathematical techniques required in related fields of application, and to enter the employment market with relevant and proficient mathematical tools. This degree offers many features to enhance a student’s educational experience: an approved university concentration; sustained development of writing and speaking proficiency. It will help prepare students for various graduate or professional programs including mathematics and mathematics education. A student of this program, after completing the courses listed in the Mathematics Core, may then choose mathematics electives that seem most suitable to their interests. Several suggested tracks are given with recommended electives. Students are encouraged to consult their advisors for further suggestions about which electives are most suitable, based on their goals and preferences. The degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours as indicated below. Students must have a grade of C or better in any course in computer science, mathematics or statistics that is applied towards the degree.
Program Outcomes
Graduates who earn a BA in Mathematics will be able to:
- Demonstrate analytic reasoning and problem solving skills, and understanding of and ability to write proofs.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of continuous mathematics.
- Communicate mathematical knowledge orally and in writing.
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Common Core Requirements (42 hours)
See the Common Core Requirements section of the catalog for Undergraduate Academic Programs. Observe that MATH 2409 satisfies both the mathematics requirement of the Common Core and the BA in mathematics degree plan. Mathematical Sciences Requirements (45 hours)
Mathematics Core (33 hours)
Note:
A mathematics education faculty advisor and topic must be decided upon and approved by the department chair at least one full semester before registering for PED 4382 Senior Project. Mathematics Education Emphasis (6 hours)
Electives in the Major (6 hours)
Electives must include at least 6 more hours of 2000-4000 math electives including at 3 hours at the 4000 level subject to the following: - MATH 4294 , MATH 3321 or MATH 3322 do not count towards any mathematics degree requirements.
- At most three hours of MATH 4190 -MATH 4490 , Special Topics, may be applied toward degree unless approved by the department chair.
- At most three hours of MATH 3399 -MATH 4399 , Directed Study, may be applied toward degree unless approved by the department chair.
- At most three hours of MATH 3394 -4394, Undergraduate Research, may be applied toward degree unless approved by the department chair.
Urban Education Concentration
Students seeking Secondary (7-12) Certification in mathematics through the Urban Education Department must meet with a CST advisor as well as complete a formal application in the Urban Education Department. The current Urban Education Department requirements for this Concentration must be completed. The student teaching portion of the field experience must include fulfilling all Senior Project requirements in Mathematics. At least one semester prior to taking PED 3305 , students should speak with an Urban Education advisor to make certain that all concentration requirements are met. Free Electives
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