Mathematics for Elementary Education
The Mathematics for Elementary Education Major
This major serves as a second major for Elementary Education majors. It prepares pre-service teachers to be mathematical leaders in elementary schools.
Admission Requirements for the Mathematics Major
Rigorous high school coursework with above-average grades in mathematics and/or computer science courses.
Requirements for the Mathematics for Elementary Education Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA-130 | Number and Operations for Teachers | 3 |
| MA-131 | Patterns, Functions and Algebra for Teachers | 3 |
| MA-132 | Geometry, Measurement, Probability and Statistics for Teachers | 3 |
| MA-190 | Pre-calculus | 4 |
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MA-360 | Number Theory | 3 |
| ED-425 | Sem: Applying Ed Principles | 3 |
| ED-435 | Practicum in Teaching: Elementary School | 9 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
Note: The pre-requisite for MA-190 is MA-180. However, credit will not be given for both MA-131 and MA-180. If a student wishes to register for MA-190 upon completion of MA-131, he/she must receive a C- or better in MA-131 and complete a packet of supplementary materials that will be reviewed by either the MA-190 instructor or department chair.
MA-130, MA-131, and MA-132 must be completed with grades of at least B-, a student may retake any one of these courses at most once to increase a grade below a B-, and may retake at most two of these courses.
MA-190, MA-200,and MA-240 must be completed with grades of at least C-, a student may retake any on one of these courses at most once to increase a grade below a C-, and may retake at least two of these courses.
Students taking ED-425 and ED-435 must complete all prerequisite coursework for the Elementary Education Major Teacher Licensure Program and pass 053 Mathematics (Elementary) MTEL.
Sample Timeline for the Mathematics for Elementary Education Major
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MA-130 | Number and Operations for Teachers (QR) | 3 |
| ED-150 or ED-155 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession (ICW) or Teaching and Learning in Elementary School | 3 |
| PS-101 | General Psychology (HBS) | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I (WR) | 3 |
| FYS | First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MA-131 | Patterns, Functions and Algebra for Teachers (QR) | 3 |
| MA-190 | Pre-calculus | 4 |
| PS-210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EN-102 | College Writing II (WR) | 3 |
| HI-111 | US History to 1877 (CON) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MA-132 | Geometry, Measurement, Probability and Statistics for Teachers | 3 |
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ED-250 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| HI-112 | US History 1865 to the Present (USW) | 3 |
| MU-237 | Music in the Elementary School (CA) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ED-261 | Introduction to the Foundations of Reading | 3 |
| ED-271 | International and Comparative Education (GP) | 3 |
| ED-275 | Curr/Instr in Elementary Ed | 3 |
| EV-120 | Integrated Environmental Science for Educators (NSP LAB) | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ED-304 | Best Practices for English Language Learners (TLC) | 3 |
| ED-306 | Elementary Reading, Language Arts and Literature | 6 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| ED-320 | Elementary Science | 3 |
| GS-101 | Physical Geography (NSP) | 3 |
| ED-325 | Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (DIV) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MA-360 | Number Theory | 3 |
| ED-330 | Elementary Social Studies and Mulriculturalism | 3 |
| ED-375 | Prepracticum: Instruction, Classroom Management, and Family and Community Engagement in the Elementary School | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ED-425 | Sem: Applying Ed Principles | 3 |
| ED-435 | Practicum in Teaching: Elementary School (Capstone) | 9 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.