Mathematics Education, Secondary Concentration (9-12), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education

Coordinator: Melissa R. Edwards

Upon successful completion of the program of study in Mathematics Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North Carolina. For a more detailed description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education  section of this catalog.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Essential Standards: 42 Sem. Hrs.

• MAT 2210. Calculus I (4 credits)
• MAT 2220. Calculus II (4 credits)
• MAT 2300. Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3 credits)
• MAT 2600. Connections in Mathematics I (1 credit)
• MAT 3110. Advanced Euclidean Geometry (3 credits)
• MAT 3150. Linear Algebra I (3 credits)
• MAT 3250. Algebra I (3 credits)
• MAT 3310. Calculus III (4 credits)
• MAT 3280. Probability and Statistics I (3 credits)
• MAT 3330. Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
• MAT 3600. Connections in Mathematics II (1 credit)
• MAT 4110. College Geometry (3 credits)
• MAT 4310. Real Analysis I (3 credits)
• MAT 4020. A Historical Development of Mathematics (3 credits)
• MAT 4600. Connections in Mathematics III (1 credit)

Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• EDN 3140. Aspects of Human Development and Educational Psychology (Grades 6-12) (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 25 Sem. Hrs.

• MAT 2500. Introduction to Teaching Mathematics in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools (2 credits)
• MAT 3500. Teaching Mathematics with Technology (2 credits)
• MAT 3750. Methods for Teaching Algebra (3 credits)
• MAT 4000. Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools (3 credits)
• MAT 4490. Internship in Mathematics in the Secondary School (9 credits)
• MAT 4750. Professional Seminar in Secondary Mathematics (3 credits)
• CSC 4050. Current Topics in Computers in Education (3 credits)

General Electives: 3 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 127 Sem. Hrs.