Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Mathematics Education
Math Education majors learn mathematics, pedagogical techniques, and supporting educational content needed for a licensed secondary math teacher.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
Degree available in Bismarck
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
- Analyze a problem, model the problem mathematically, solve the model, and interpret the solution. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and VI.)
- Work competently in the following areas of mathematics: calculus, geometry, algebra, analysis, and statistics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III and VI.)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history and axiomatic structure of mathematics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III and VI.)
- Solve science and engineering problems by using various mathematical strategies. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, VI and VII,)
- Demonstrate proficiency in the ten In Tasc Standards. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, VI and VII.)
Requirements
Mathematics Education Major Courses Secondary Education
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.
Required in other areas:
Select 3-4 credits from the following electives:
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
| | Recommended if seeking a masters degree in Mathematics | |
| | Or | |
| MATH 365 | Vector Calculus | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 493 | Peer Tutoring | 1-6 |
| | Up to three credits in degree program; no more than two credits will be awarded in one semester | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 56-57 |
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
A grade of “C” or better is required in all professional education courses graded on an “A” through “F” letter basis, and a grade of “S”’ is required in all professional education courses graded on an “S/U” letter basis.
Pre-Professional Courses
| EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education with Field Experience | 4 |
| PSYC 353 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
Professional Courses in Secondary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
| SEED 366 | Learning and Literacy in the Secondary School | 4 |
| | | |
| SEED 398B | Secondary Methods Block Field Experience I | 1 |
| | Or | |
| SEED 398C | Secondary Methods Block Field Experience II | 1 |
Professional Courses in Disciplinary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
| SEED 398C | Secondary Methods Block Field Experience II | 1 |
| | Or | |
| SEED 398B | Secondary Methods Block Field Experience I | 1 |
Disciplinary Courses
In addition to the professional courses in the secondary methods block, each discipline requires its own methods course to teach pedagogical techniques particular to that discipline. As a co-requisite of SEED 398B or SEED 398C, each student with a major or minor in a secondary education discipline is required to take the appropriate methods course(s) from this list (and must check with an advisor in that department to determine additional requirements particular to the discipline):
Additional Professional Courses:
| EDUC 280 | Education of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 300 | Teaching For Diversity with Field Experience | 2 |
| EDUC 360 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 405 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| EDUC 406 | Instructional Design, Technology and Assessment | 3 |
EDUC 280 and EDUC 300 must be taken the same semester.
EDUC 406 must be taken the first semester the student has been admitted into the teacher education program.
Student Teaching Semester:
| SEED 498 | Teaching in the Secondary School | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
All professional courses have a prerequisite of admission to Teacher Education.
Professional Course Electives
| EDUC 305 | Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle School | 2 |
| EDUC 310 | Methods of Teaching in Middle School | 2 |
| EDUC 350 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| SEED 370 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41-49 |
Total Credit Hours: 97-106