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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics with Certification in Adolescence (Secondary) Education The BA with Secondary Certification combines a strong major in mathematics with unique professional preparation for teaching in the secondary school classroom. Training in content, methodology, and field experience are supervised by mathematics faculty. Our graduates are in demand as teachers, both statewide and nationally. The Major The following courses are required of all mathematics majors seeking secondary certification. MATH 221 Calculus I 4 credits MATH 222 Calculus II 4 credits MATH 223 Calculus III 4 credits MATH 233 Elementary Linear Algebra 3 credits MATH 239 Introduction to Mathematical Proof 3 credits MATH 360 Probability and Statistics I 3 credits MATH 324 Real Analysis I 3 credits MATH 335 Foundations of Geometry 3 credits 2. To ensure breadth, majors must take at least 1 of the following five courses. All are offered at least once per academic year. MATH 326 Differential Equations 3 credits MATH 330 Abstract Algebra 3 credits MATH 333 Linear Algebra 3 credits MATH 345 Numerical Analysis 3 credits MATH 371 Introduction to Complex Analysis 3 credits 3. Students can tailor their program to academic interests and career goals with elective choices. Students must take at least 2 additional 300-level courses from the following list. Each is a 3 credit course. MATH 301 Mathematical Logic MATH 302 Set Theory MATH 315 Combinatorics MATH 319 Theory of Numbers MATH 325 Real Analysis II MATH 326 Differential Equations MATH 328 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations MATH 330 Abstract Algebra MATH 332 Linear Programming and Operations Research MATH 333 Linear Algebra MATH 338 Introduction to General Topology MATH 340 Modeling Biological Systems MATH 345 Numerical Analysis I MATH 346 Numerical Analysis II MATH 350 Vector Analysis MATH 361 Probability and Statistics II MATH 371 Introduction to Complex Analysis MATH 372 Partial Differential Equations MATH 380 Topics in Mathematics (subtitle) MATH 390 History of Mathematics MATH 393 Honors Thesis* 3-5 credits MATH 399 Directed Study** * By application for Honors in Mathematics to the Honors Committee ** Credits and elective status determined by consultation with the chair of department. 4. To ensure technological competence, each student must take one of the following courses in computer science. CSCI 119 Object Oriented Programming OR CSCI 120 Procedural Programming 3 credits
For Certification (Go to Certification Calendar) INTD 203 Social Foundations of American Education 3 credits EDUC 204 Dimensions of Teaching 4 credits SPED 205 Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs 3 credits EDUC 215 Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School 3 credits INTD 301 Topics in Secondary Education: Mathematics* 3 credits INTD 302 Methods and Materials: Mathematics* 3 credits EDUC 303 Field Experience: (Adolescence Education) 3 Credits EDUC 340/350 Student Teaching * 12 credits PSYC 216 Adolescent Development 3 credits H&PE 350 Health and Safety Issues in the Schools 1 credit
*Taught and supervised by the Mathematics Department.
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