Mathematics Education (Grades 4-12) (IB/M)
The secondary mathematics program prepares graduates for certification in mathematics for grades 4-12. Majors are prepared to teach mathematics at the middle school, as well as subject areas such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Mathematics Education majors must complete a subject area major in Mathematics consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in mathematics and related areas.
Requirements
Students are required to complete 30 credits at the 2000-level or higher. Required courses include:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1131Q | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1132Q | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2110Q | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2210Q | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2360Q | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 2410Q | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2710 | Transition to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2720W | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3160 | Probability | 3 |
| MATH 3240 | Introduction to Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 3710 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| STAT 1000Q | Introduction to Statistics I | 4 |
| or STAT 1100Q | Elementary Concepts of Statistics | |
| STAT 2215Q | Introduction to Statistics II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
Related Requirement (three credits): To best prepare for interdisciplinary teaching, particularly within STEM areas, students are required to take three credits, and encouraged to take six credits, in a suitable related area such as the following:
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Physics
- Engineering
- Philosophy (Logic)
- Statistics
- Combinatorics
Note that these credits can overlap with Common Curriculum courses.
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3212 | Introduction to Secondary Methods and Clinic: Mathematics | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4210W | Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.