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 1110GComposition I 14
English Composition - Level 2
Choose one from the following: 13
Advanced Composition3
Advanced Technical and Professional Communication3
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science3
Oral Communication
Choose one from the following:3
Introduction to Communication3
Public Speaking3
Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture3
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1511GCalculus and Analytic Geometry I 24
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 1120GHuman Growth and Behavior3
Area V: Humanities
HIST 1110GUnited States History I3
or HIST 1120G United States History II
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts
Choose one from the following:3
Orientation in Art3
Dance Appreciation3
Music Appreciation: Jazz3
Music Appreciation: Western Music3
Introduction to Theatre3
General Education Elective
HIST 1150GWestern Civilization I3
or HIST 1160G Western Civilization II
Viewing a Wider World
LIBR 311VInformation Literacy3
The 2nd VWW requirements will be satisfied with the concentration/teaching field courses 3
Departmental/College Requirements
Education Core Courses
EDUC 1185Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 1, 43
EDUC 3120Multicultural Education 13
SPED 3105Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society 13
EDLT 3110Integrating Technology with Teaching 13
EDUC 3997Secondary Field Experience 1,43
BLED 3120Sheltered English Instruction for the ESL Classroom 53
EDUC 4510Data Literacy and Assessment 53
EDUC 4520Contemporary Issues in Education 4,53
EDUC 4420Teaching Mathematics at the Middle and High School Level 4,53
READ 4330Content Area Literacy 53
SPED 4150Secondary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society 53
Student Teaching
EDUC 4820Secondary Student Teaching 59
EDUC 4821Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar 53
Math Concentration/Teaching Field Courses
MATH 2530GCalculus III3
C S 111 Computational Thinking for Solving Problems4
E T 182Introduction to Digital Logic2
MATH 1531Introduction to Higher Mathematics3
MATH 2415Introduction to Linear Algebra3
STAT 3110Statistics for Engineers and Scientists3
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 1521GCalculus and Analytic Geometry II4
Choose one from the following:3
Survey of Economics3
Macroeconomic Principles3
Principles of Microeconomics 3
Choose one from the following:3
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
Introduction to Anthropology3
World Archaeology3
World Regional Geography3
Human Geography3
American National Government3
Introduction to Political Science3
Issues in American Politics3
International Relations3
Introduction to Sociology3
Contemporary Social Problems3
Second Language: (not required)
Electives, to bring the total credits to 1201
Total Credits120
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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
ENGL 1110G Composition I 1 4
CEPY 1120G Human Growth and Behavior 3
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 4
HIST 1110G
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
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
Algebra-Based Physics I 1
or Calculus -Based Physics I
3
PHYS 1230L
Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1
or Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
1
HIST 1110G
United States History I
or United States History II
3
An ANTH/GEOG/POLS/SOCI Course 3 3
 Credits16
Semester 2
PHYS 1240G
Algebra-Based Physics II 1
or Calculus -Based Physics II
3
PHYS 1240L
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits15
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
Statistical Applications 1
or Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
3
Upper-Division MATH Elective Course 1 3
 Credits15
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
 Credits15
Semester 2
EDUC 4820 Secondary Student Teaching 9
EDUC 4821 Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits120
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: