Mathematics: Secondary Education Certification

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Students majoring in mathematics can obtain secondary certification in mathematics by completing the secondary education track. Students must also follow the instructions and requirements in the Center for Education section. Students may seek certification in more than one field; however, this usually requires more than eight semesters. Students who wish to become certified in more than one area should work closely with their faculty advisor when planning course schedules.

Curriculum Sequence

Changes may occur via the Pennsylvania Department of Education and will be communicated to students through their advisors. Education students must receive a grade of B (3.0) or better in the majority of education classes. Students must have a 2.9 overall GPA and pass PAPA, CORE, or have SAT or ACT scores that are high enough to offer exemption from these assessments to be admitted to teacher candidacy. Please see the Office of Certification for more information on testing. Students must have current criminal record checks, FBI clearances, and child abuse clearances.

Freshman

Fall (14.5 Credits)

MATH 141 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking, and Writing 3 Credit(s)
ED 100 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 4 Credit(s) ***
Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Spring (14.5 Credits)

PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 102 - Literature and Critical Writing (W) 3 Credit(s)
MATH 142 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
Science Elective 3 Credit(s) ***
Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)
Portfolio Requirement – Transition Point I

Sophomore

Fall (16 Credits)

ED 107 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credit(s)
MATH 151 - Elementary Discrete Mathematics I 3 Credit(s) *
MATH 241 - Multivariable Calculus 4 Credit(s)
HUM Elective 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 3 Credit(s) ***

Spring (16 Credits)

PSY 202 - Educational Psychology (S) 3 Credit(s)
MATH 152 - Elementary Discrete Mathematics II 3 Credit(s) *
MATH 242 - Elementary Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)
HUM Elective 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 161 - Physics I 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 163 - Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
Apply for teacher candidacy.
Portfolio Requirement – Transition Point II

Junior

Fall (17 Credits)

ED 308 - Methods—Secondary Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
ED 330 - English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
MATH 273 - Introduction to Probability 3 Credit(s)
MATH 300-level courses 8 Credit(s) ****
Apply for student teaching.

Spring (17 Credits)

ED 421 - Literacy Intervention in the Content Areas for Learners with Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
MATH 300-level courses 8 Credit(s) ****
English Literature Elective 3 Credit(s) **
SSCI Elective 3 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

ED 415 - Collaboration and Inclusion 3 Credit(s)
ED 411 - Student Teaching and Seminar 12 Credit(s)
Portfolio Requirement – Transition Point III

Spring (14 Credits)

MATH 300-level courses 8 Credit(s) ****
ASC 400 - Values Seminar 3 Credit(s)
SSCI Elective 3 Credit(s)
Portfolio Requirement – Transition Point IV

Total Credits: 124

*MATH 322 can be substituted for MATH 151 & MATH 152 .

**Any of these will fulfill the PDE literature requirement: ENGL 131 , ENGL 132 , ENGL 133 , ENGL 134 , ENGL 135 —literary history surveys. ENGL 335 –ENGL 363 —upper-level British literature courses. ENGL 365 –ENGL 376 —upper-level American literature courses.

***A minimum of 10 credits, which must include one course from CSCI 131 , CSCI 143 , CSCI 144 , or CSCI 151 ; and at least 2 courses from ASTR 200 or above; BIOL 108 , BIOL 113 , BIOL 118 , BIOL 161 , or above; CHEM 120 or above; CSCI 125 or above; ENVR 104 or above; or PHYS 162 or above.

****MATH 325 , MATH 331 , MATH 332 , MATH 341 , MATH 351 , MATH 373 .