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Sep 07, 2024
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics Major with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major
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The mathematics major with inclusive childhood/middle childhood education major is designed for students preparing to teach at the elementary level or to teach mathematics at the middle school level, and/or to teach students with special
needs. The mathematics portion of this program consists of 36 credits of mathematics, including Exploring Mathematics, the History of Mathematics, Real Analysis or Abstract Algebra, and the Foundations of Geometry. Students also take a computer applications course, as well as science courses in two different areas. In addition, students take the appropriate education courses to prepare them for the classroom.
Students are officially accepted into the mathematics major after completion of MTH 201, Introduction to Mathematical Structures, with a grade of C or better. All mathematics majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, both in the major and overall, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 to continue on in education certification.
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Mathematics Core
The Mathematics core provides the foundation for all of our programs.
Students take the 6 courses listed below. The individual programs add
mathematical depth and breadth. The Senior Comprehensive Examination requires the students to internalize this core.
Required Courses for Mathematics Major with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education
In addition to the Mathematics core, students in the Mathematics Major with the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major must take the 15 credit hours listed below. Elective Courses for Mathematics Major with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education
Students with a Mathematics Major with the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major must take both science and mathematics electives. These include:
- Seven credits of science including one science lab course.
- Six credits in upper division mathematics courses from the following list:
Required Courses for Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major
The following courses are required for the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education major. The major prepares students for the initial teacher certification requirements in four certification areas: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6), Middle Childhood Education - Generalist or Content Specialist (Grades 5-9), and Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Middle Childhood Level (Grades 5-9). (See note regarding certification changes under the Department of Inclusive Childhood Education.)
*Students in the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood major who are pursuing a B.A. degree must take all electives in liberal arts areas in order to earn the 90 liberal arts credits that are required for the degree.
Mathematics Senior Experience
The comprehensive experience evaluates student mastery in mathematical thinking. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding and application of fundamental concepts, processes, representations and communication of mathematics. Freshman Year
- Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
- Perspectives I Credits: 9
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives I Science Credits: 4
- Perspectives II Science Credits: 3
- Other Perspectives I Credits: 9
- Other Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Math Electives Credits: 3
As well as: Junior Year Math Elective Credits: 3
As well as: Summer Between Junior and Senior Year
Senior Year Electives Credits: 3
Perspectives II Credits: 6
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