Secondary Education (Secondary Education Math) - Bachelor of Science in Education
General education and professional education requirements are similar for all degree programs in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation. Students should meet with an advisor to plan appropriate general education courses for a secondary education major. The below programs are labeled as Concentrations in the catalog and on student transcripts, but are also recognized at "Teaching Fields" for the Teacher Education Program. Students should meet with the College of Education Educational Support and Resource Center for degree progress.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
All students wishing to complete a degree in Secondary Education must apply to the Teacher Education Program. Additional information on the application process can be obtained from the College of HEST Educational Support and Resource Center or on the departmental website. A 2.75 minimum GPA is required for admission to the Teacher Education Program and graduation. Students must pass all TEP prerequisites/co-requisites with a grade of C- or better.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I | 3 |
| or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| Dance Appreciation | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| HIST 1150G | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| or HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | |
| Viewing a Wider World | ||
| LIBR 311V | Information Literacy | 3 |
The 2nd VWW requirements will be satisfied with the concentration/teaching field courses 3 | ||
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Education Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 1, 4 | 3 |
| EDUC 3120 | Multicultural Education 1 | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society 1 | 3 |
| EDLT 3110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 3997 | Secondary Field Experience 1,4 | 3 |
| BLED 3120 | Sheltered English Instruction for the ESL Classroom 5 | 3 |
| EDUC 4510 | Data Literacy and Assessment 5 | 3 |
| EDUC 4520 | Contemporary Issues in Education 4,5 | 3 |
| EDUC 4420 | Teaching Mathematics at the Middle and High School Level 4,5 | 3 |
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy 5 | 3 |
| SPED 4150 | Secondary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society 5 | 3 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| EDUC 4820 | Secondary Student Teaching 5 | 9 |
| EDUC 4821 | Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar 5 | 3 |
| Math Concentration/Teaching Field Courses | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| C S 111 | Computational Thinking for Solving Problems | 4 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| MATH 1531 | Introduction to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2415 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 3110 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| or A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | |
| Math elective 300/3000+ | 3 | |
| Math elective 300/3000+ | 3 | |
| Math elective 300/3000+ | 3 | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements | ||
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
| World Archaeology | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| Issues in American Politics | 3 | |
| International Relations | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Courses are prerequisites/co-requisites for Teacher Education Program (TEP)
- 2
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G first.
- 3
The 9 credits of Upper-Division MATH courses that are apart of the Concentration/Teaching Field coursework will meet the 2nd VWW requirement.
- 4
Courses require Field Experience
- 5
Courses require admission to the TEP
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| HIST 1110G or HIST 1120G | United States History I or United States History II | 3 |
| Students who need to enroll in 15 credits for Financial Aid purposes will need to take additional electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1 | 4 |
| EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1 | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 1230G or PHYS 1310G | Algebra-Based Physics I 1 or Calculus -Based Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1230L or PHYS 1310L | Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1 or Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 1 |
| HIST 1110G or HIST 1120G | United States History I or United States History II | 3 |
| An ANTH/GEOG/POLS/SOCI Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHYS 1240G or PHYS 1320G | Algebra-Based Physics II 1 or Calculus -Based Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1240L or PHYS 1320L | Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1 or Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 1 |
| EDUC 3120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| C S 111 | Computational Thinking for Solving Problems | 4 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| APPLY TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP) | ||
| LIBR 311V | Information Literacy | 3 |
| EDLT 3110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 3997 | Secondary Field Experience (Fall Only) | 3 |
| MATH 1531 | Introduction to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2415 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BLED 3120 | Sheltered English Instruction for the ESL Classroom (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 4510 | Data Literacy and Assessment (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 4520 | Contemporary Issues in Education (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| A ST 311 or STAT 3110 | Statistical Applications 1 or Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| Upper-Division MATH Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SUBMIT STEP PACKET | ||
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy (Fall Only) 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 4420 | Teaching Mathematics at the Middle and High School Level (Fall Only) 1 | 3 |
| SPED 4150 | Secondary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society (Fall Only) 1 | 3 |
| Upper-Division MATH Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Upper-Division MATH Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDUC 4820 | Secondary Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 4821 | Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
ANTH/GEOG/POLS/SOCI Courses:
- ANTH 1140G Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH 1115G Introduction to Anthropology
- ANTH 1160G World Archaeology
- GEOG 1120G World Regional Geography
- GEOG 1130G Human Geography
- POLS 1120G American National Government
- POLS 1110G Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 1130G Issues in American Politics
- POLS 2120G International Relations
- SOCI 1110G Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2310G Contemporary Social Problems