Mathematics Education, Middle Grades Concentration (6-9), 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: 27 Sem. Hrs.

• MAT 1070. College Algebra (3 credits) ^*
• MAT 1080. Plane Trigonometry (3 credits) ^*
• MAT 2100. Introduction to Statistics (3 credits) ^*
• MAT 2110. Survey of Geometry (3 credits)
• MAT 2150. Calculus with Applications (4 credits) ^*
• MAT 2300. Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3 credits)
• MAT 2600. Connections in Mathematics I (1 credit)
• MAT 3150. Linear Algebra I (3 credits)
• MAT 3600. Connections in Mathematics II (1 credit)
• MAT 4020. A Historical Development of Mathematics (3 credits)

Second Academic Concentration: 18-30 Sem. Hrs.

(Several courses will also count towards General Education requirements.)

Professional Studies Core: 15 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)
• EDN 3400. Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle Grade (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: 0-4 Sem. Hrs.

(Depending on second concentration requirements)

Total: 128 Sem. Hrs.

^*Six hours of these specialty area courses will count towards General Education requirements.

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Mathematics Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.