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May 08, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education
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The mathematics major with inclusive adolescence education program is for students preparing to teach mathematics at the middle or high school level. This program consists of 43 credits of mathematics, including History of Mathematics, Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis, Foundations of Geometry, and Mathematical Programming. Students also take a methods course for teaching secondary mathematics. In addition, students take the appropriate education courses to prepare them for the classroom. All Inclusive Adolescence Education students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher in order to advance into Junior-level education coursework.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will reason, construct and evaluate mathematical arguments.
- Students will know, understand, and apply the process of mathematical problem solving.
- Students will communicate their mathematical thinking orally and in writing to peers, faculty, and others.
- Students will demonstrate a positive disposition toward mathematical processes and mathematical learning.
- Students will demonstrate their knowledge of specific mathematics concepts and procedures.
- Students will use technology to learn mathematics.
- Students will possess a deep understanding of how students learn mathematics and of the pedagogical knowledge specific to mathematics teaching and learning.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements. Mathematics Core
The Mathematics core provides the foundation for all of our programs. Students take 7 courses (19 credits) listed below. The individual programs add mathematical depth and breadth. Required Courses for Mathematics Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education
In addition to the core courses listed above, all Mathematics with Inclusive Adolescence Education students are required to take the 21 credit hours listed below. Elective Courses for Mathematics Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education
Students select 3 courses (9 credits) from the courses listed below as upper division Mathematics electives: Mathematics Senior Experience
The comprehensive experience evaluates student mastery in mathematical thinking. Students are actively involved in investigating collections of non-routine problems from a variety of sources. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding and application of fundamental concepts, processes, representations and communication of mathematics. Sample Program for the Mathematics Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education
*Notes - NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Eligibility for student teaching requires that students have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Bachelor of Arts programs require a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits.
Freshman Year
- Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 3 (PEQ #1)
- ACS 101 Academic and College Success Credits: 1
- FYS-PEQ Credits: 3 (PEQ #2)
- Modern Foreign Language (same language) with lab Credits: 8 (two three-credit courses, plus two 1-credit labs, totalling 8 credits)
- Health/Wellness Credits: 0
As well as: Sophomore Year
- PEQ Credits: 6 (PEQ #4, PEQ #5)
- PEQ Science with Lab Credits: 4 (PEQ #6)
- Math Elective Credits: 3
As well as: Junior Year
- Math Elective Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Elective (Science) Credits: 3-4
- Liberal Arts Elective (Social Studies) Credits: 3
- Perspective Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 6 (PEQ #7, PEQ #8)
- NOTE: Students may use an elective or a course required in the major to count as one of their Integrative Studies (IS) courses.
As well as: Summer Between Junior and Senior Year
Senior Year
- Math Electives Credits: 3
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