B.S.Ed. MATHEMATICS (127 CREDITS) Fall 2026 +
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Date Major Declared:
Grad Date:
Candidacy Req: 48 credits, 3 lit, 3 comp, 6 math, 2.9 GPA, Completion of Ethics Module
Praxis 5161 Mathematics Content Knowledge Test (Must take prior to student teaching, and earn passing score for certification):
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (61 less 36 Attributed to Major Requirements = 25 credits)
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 4 | ||||
| WRT 120 | 3 | ||||
| WRT 200, or 204, or 205, or 206, or 208, or 220 | 3 | ||||
| MATH | - | MAT 161 | |||
| DIVERSE COMMUNITIES “J” | - | ENG 382 | |||
| INTERDISCIPLINARY “I” | - | EDF 300 | |||
| SCIENCE (6 CREDITS FROM TWO AREAS: CHEM, BIO, ESS, PHYSICS) | - | PHY 170 | |||
| SCIENCE (6 CREDITS FROM TWO AREAS: CHEM, BIO, ESS, PHYSICS) | - | CSC 141 | |||
| BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL SCI. (6 CREDITS FROM TWO AREAS: ANT SOC PSY ECO GEO PSC) | 3 | ||||
| BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL SCI. (6 CREDITS FROM TWO AREAS: ANT SOC PSY ECO GEO PSC) | 3 | ||||
| HUMANITIES (A LIT COURSE is required for candidacy) | 3 | LIT (REQ for Candidacy) | |||
| HUMANITIES (A LIT COURSE is required for candidacy) | 3 | ||||
| ARTS (ART CINEMATOGRAPHY MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY THEATRE) | 3 | ||||
| ETHICS “E” COURSE | - | ERM 355 | |||
| SPEAKING “S” COURSE | - | SED 200 | |||
| SPEAKING “S” COURSE | - | SED 411 | |||
| SPEAKING “S” COURSE | - | SED 412 | |||
| WRITING “W” COURSE | - | SED 350 | |||
| WRITING “W” COURSE | - | SED 354 | |||
| WRITING “W” COURSE | - | MAT 401 | |||
| CAPSTONE | - | SED 411/412 |
EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS (29 credits) *
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDF 300 Democracy and Education “I” | 3 | ||||
| EDP 280 — Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education | 3 | ||||
| EDA 103 — Foundations of Special Education | 3 | ||||
| EDA 304 — Special Education for Secondary Educators | 3 | ||||
| EDR 347 — Literacy Development & Sec Students w/Disabilities | 3 | ||||
| LAN/ENG 382 — ELL Strategies for Content Area Teachers | 3 | ||||
| ERM 355 Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7 – 12 “E” | 3 | ||||
| SED 100 An Exploration of Secondary Education | 3 | ||||
| SED 200 Secondary Field Experience. “S” | 3 | ||||
| SED 300 Principles of Teaching and Field Experience “W” | 3 |
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) *
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SED 350 Middle School Mathematics Methods “W” | 3 | ||||
| SED 354 Secondary Mathematics Methods “W” | 3 | ||||
| SED 356 Advanced Perspectives of High School Mathematics I | 3 | ||||
| SED 357 Advanced Perspectives of High School Mathematics II | 3 |
MATHEMATICS COURSES - CORE (27 CREDITS) *
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 125 Statistics and Probability | 3 | ||||
| MAT 161 Calculus | 4 | ||||
| MAT 162 Calculus II | 4 | ||||
| MAT 200 Nature of mathematics | 3 | ||||
| MAT 261 Calculus III | 4 | ||||
| MAT 311 Linear Algebra | 3 | ||||
| MAT 411 Algebra I | 3 | ||||
| MAT 421 Mathematical Statistics I | 3 | ||||
| MAT 441 Real Analysis I | 3 |
MATHEMATICS COURSES – EDUCATION CORE & ELECTIVES (15 CREDITS) *
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 331 Geometry | 3 | ||||
| MAT 343 Differential Equations | 3 | ||||
| MAT 401 History of Mathematics “W” | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
COGNATE REQUIREMENTS (7 CREDITS) *
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 170 Physics I | 4 | ||||
| CSC 141 Intro Computer Science | 3 |
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (12 CREDITS)
| Class | Credits | Course | Semester | Grade | Rep/W** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
*SED 411 — Student Teaching Stage IV Fields: Clearances Needed |
6 | ||||
|
*SED 412 — Student Teaching Stage IV Fields: Clearances Needed |
6 |
*must attain a C- or higher in all coursework
B.S.Ed. Mathematics
Sample Schedule - Fall 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Yr 1 |
FY Experience WRT 120 SED 100 MAT 161 MAT 125 17 Credits |
Gen Ed Lit (rec LIT 165) EDP 280 WRT 200, 204, 205, 206, 208 or 220 MAT 162 MAT 200 16 Credits |
| Yr 2 |
EDF 300 “I” EDA 103 MAT 261 MAT 311 PHY 170 17 Credits |
EDA 303 SED 200 SED 356 MAT 441 MAT 343 Gen Ed Behavioral/ Social Science 17 Credits |
| Yr 3 |
ERM 355 “E” SED 300 SED 350 “W” (Required) SED 357 MAT 411 15 Credits |
SED 354 “W” (Required) LAN/ ENG 382 “J” EDR 347 MAT 331 MAT 421 Gen Ed Behavioral/ Social Science 18 Credits |
| Yr 4 |
EDS 411 & 412 “S” 12 Credits |
MAT 401 “W” MAT Applied Mathematics Elective MAT Elective Gen Ed Arts Gen Ed Humanities 15 Credits |
Advising Comments
| Gen Ed | Core Ed | Math Ed | Cognate | Math Core | Math Ed Core/Electives | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 41 | 12 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 124 |
Math Program Assessments
Mathematics Pedagogy Knowledge Portfolio
At the completion of a candidate’s student teaching internship, candidates are required to complete a Mathematics Pedagogy Knowledge Portfolio to demonstrate their mastery of the pedagogical knowledge required of the NCTM CAEP Standards. The Mathematics Pedagogy Knowledge Portfolio is an electronic portfolio available to candidates when they declare their major as a BSED in secondary mathematics. Candidates submit artifacts, which include graded coursework such as exams, homework, lesson plans, etc., provide evidence of their mastery of a particular competency. Two different faculty members, selected randomly from the educators in the department, grade the Mathematics Pedagogy Knowledge portfolio. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in each required component of the competency within each standard. After an initial review, candidates are given an opportunity to address any areas of concern during their final semester after student teaching.
Lesson plan portfolio
The lesson plan portfolio is a culmination of several activities occurring during two semesters of coursework. Teacher candidates work on several different aspects of lesson plans during both pedagogy courses and submit four lesson plans to the portfolio at the completion of both pedagogy courses. Each lesson plan is evaluated individually during the courses and evaluated as a collection in this portfolio.