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Mathematics Patterns for Prospective Elementary Teachers


Students seeking a degree in elementary and middle school education complete the following mathematics courses sequentially.
 

Required Courses
MATH 103 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 hours
MATH 203 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 hours
MATH 392 The Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics 3 hours


Elementary & Junior High/Middle School Mathematics Minor

Elementary Education majors seeking an elementary/junior high/middle school mathematics minor will complete the following courses for a minimum of 24 semester hours.  Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor in the Department of Mathematics early in the degree program.  Selected courses should provide a variety of concepts and experiences.
 
You must complete your student teaching by spring 2013 to follow the schedule below.
Required Courses (Students entering fall of 2005 and later)
MATH 106 Introductory Mathematics Concepts for Teachers 3 hours
MATH 206 Mathematics Concepts for Elementary & Middle School Teachers 3 hours
MATH 226 Concepts in Geometry and Measurements for Elementary & Middle School Teachers 3 hours
MATH 115 Pre-calculus OR MATH 118 Comprehensive Pre-calculus 3-5 hours

Elective Courses 12 hours selected from the following:
MATH 213 Algebra for Middle School/Junior High Teachers 3 hours
MATH 236 Geometry for  Middle School/Junior High Teachers 3 hours
MATH 215 Survey of Calculus OR 3 hours
MATH 230 Calculus I 4 hours
MATH 241 Principles of Statistics 3 hours
MATH 253 Principles of Mathematical Logic 3 hours

Early Childhood Education

NOTE: Students seeking a degree in early elementary education admitted to the program will take the following sequence of courses:

Required Courses
MATH 103 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 hours
MATH 202 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 hours

 

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