Mathematics Education, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education enables the student to combine the strengths of in-depth preparation in mathematics with the professional teacher education skills necessary for success in the secondary classroom. The program involves practical experience inside and outside the classroom, as well as faculty mentoring throughout class study and student teaching. Students have the option of certification for either grades 9-12 or grades 5-12.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| Art/Drama/Music | 3 |
| | |
| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| OR | |
| 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
| | |
HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
| | |
| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
| | |
LIT
| Literature | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| PHYS or CHEM w/Lab | 4 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 50-53 |
Cognates
| CSC 121 | Programming I: Control Structures | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Major
Secondary Education Courses
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120
See TEACHER LICENSURE for program admission and other information.