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 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

MATH 131Calculus I

4

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHYS or CHEM w/Lab

4

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

 

COMM and Foreign Language Choose 6 credits from the following:

6

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

Foreign Language (one semester)

3

AND

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

 

Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours:

6

FA/THTR/ART/Music Elective(s)

3

HIST History Elective

3

LIT Literature Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:44

Cognates

CSC 121Programming I: Control Structures

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Major

MATH 110Introductory Seminar in Mathematics

1

MATH 132Calculus II

4

MATH 210Discrete Mathematics

3

MATH 221Number Theory and History of Mathematics

3

MATH 231Calculus III

4

MATH 242Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

4

MATH 252Probability and Statistics

3

MATH 293Mathematical Theory and Proof

2-3

MATH 331Modern Geometry

3

MATH 341Abstract Algebra

3

MATH 361Real Analysis

3

MATH Any MATH elective, 300 or above

1-3

Total Credit Hours:34-36

Secondary Education Courses

EDUC 102Foundations of Education

2

EDUC 204Diversity in the Classroom

2

EDUC 205Educational Pedagogy I

3

EDUC 305Educational Pedagogy II

3

EDUC 308Teaching Exceptional Learners

2

PSYC 287School-Age Growth & Development

3

SCED 446Specific Methods in Math

3

SCED 448Content Specific Literacy

3

EDUC 441Professional Education Seminar

1

EDUC 455Student Teaching I

8 or 12

EDUC 456Student Teaching II

0 or 4

Total Credit Hours:34
All education majors must take Student Teaching for 12 credits and the Professional Seminar course for 1 credit.  EDUC 455 and EDUC 456 must equal 12 credits during the Student Teaching semester.

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:3-5

Total Credit Hours: 120

See TEACHER LICENSURE for program admission and other information.