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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

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)


Spring (14.5 Credits)


Sophomore


Fall (16 Credits)


Spring (16 Credits)


Junior


Fall (17 Credits)


Spring (17 Credits)


Senior


Fall (15 Credits)


Spring (14 Credits)


  • MATH 300-level courses 8 Credit(s) ****
  • 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 .

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