B.S.Ed. in Mathematics
College of Education and Social Work
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement 1 | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Education Core Courses 2 | ||
| EDF 300 | Democracy and Education | 3 |
| EDP 280 | Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education | 3 |
| EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDA 303 | Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators | 2 |
| EDR 347 | Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| LAN/ENG 382 | Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | 3 |
| ERM 355 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 | 3 |
| SED 100 | An Exploration of Secondary Education | 3 |
| SED 200 | Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SED 300 | Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| Mathematics Education Requirements 2 | ||
| SED 350 | Techniques of Teaching Middle School Mathematics | 3 |
| SED 354 | Techniques of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics | 3 |
| SED 356 | Advanced Perspectives of High School Mathematics I | 3 |
| SED 357 | Advanced Perspectives of High School Mathematics II | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirements 2 | ||
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The 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 - Education Core & Electives 2 | ||
| MAT 331 | Foundations of Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 343 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 401 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| 6 credits selected from upper-division (300 level or higher mathematics courses; at least one course in applied mathematics) | 6 | |
| Cognate Requirements 2 | ||
| PHY 170 | Physics I | 4 |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement 2 | ||
| SED 411 | Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half 3 | 6 |
| SED 412 | Student Teaching Sec - 2nd Half 3 | 6 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 127 | |
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A LIT course is required for this program.
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Courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
All students seeking a B.S.Ed. must formally apply for Teacher Candidacy (see Educator Preparation Programs in this catalog). Only those students who achieve Teacher Candidacy will be eligible to enroll in SED 350.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed (LIT) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| SED 100 | An Exploration of Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDP 280 | Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY 170 | Physics I | 4 |
| EDF 300 | Democracy and Education | 3 |
| EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MAT 343 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 441 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| SED 200 | Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SED 356 | Advanced Perspectives of High School Mathematics I | 3 |
| EDA 303 | Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators | 2 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MAT 411 | Algebra I | 3 |
| SED 300 | Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| SED 350 | Techniques of Teaching Middle School Mathematics | 3 |
| SED 357 | Advanced Perspectives of High School Mathematics II | 3 |
| ERM 355 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MAT 331 | Foundations of Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 421 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| SED 354 | Techniques of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics | 3 |
| LAN 382 or ENG 382 |
Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 or Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 |
3 |
| EDR 347 | Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| SED 411 | Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half 1 | 6 |
| SED 412 | Student Teaching Sec - 2nd Half 1 | 6 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MAT 401 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Applied Math Elective | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Math Elective | 3 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 127 | |
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Field course. Clearances required.
