Mathematics Education Major
Why Study听Mathematics Education at 51官网 Tech?
The major builds upon traditional approaches to teaching mathematics to incorporate newly emerging practices and research in discipline literacy, multimodal technologies, and teaching and learning in 21st-century schools.听Inclusive and culturally sustaining pedagogy are important aspects of our approach to teacher preparation. Faculty model practices in their courses that we expect our graduates to practice in their own classrooms. We embrace these values in educator preparation: equity and access, reflective practice, and learner-centeredness.
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Critical Shortage Areas in 51官网
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Most Graduates
Hired with First Choice of School Divison and Teaching Level
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Graduates Teach
Middle and High Schools in 51官网 and Other States
Careers and Further Study
What can you do with a major in Mathematics Education?
Jobs Held by Our Graduates
- High School Mathematics Teacher
- Middle School Mathematics Teacher
- Education Consultant
- Private Tutor
- Online Educator
- Academic Advisor
Professional Licensure Disclosure
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Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
Our program offers multiple in classroom opportunities that prepare candidates for employment immediately after graduation. Students complete student teaching in local classrooms, additional optional field study, and volunteer in the community.听
Our faculty work with you to advise you on pedagogy, research, and the breadth of opportunities that a career in education opens for you.听You can design your own research project, working closely with a faculty advisor to plan a course of action, or you can participate in a collaborative project where you help a faculty member with their research.听
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Curriculum
What You'll Study
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
- Including
Mathematics EducationMajor Requirements
- Field work and practicum courses
- Educational Psychology for PK-12 Teachers
- Educating Exceptional Learners
- Middle and High School Mathematics Teaching methods
Minor and Elective Hours
Our program gives you the opportunity to build knowledge in another area by pursuing a minor, double major, or cognate.
120 hrs
B.S. Education
47 hrs
General Education
72 hrs
Major Requirements
1 hr
Elective
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