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Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics
Mathematics Education Concentration

The degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in mathematics education provides prospective secondary school mathematics teachers with a broad background in mathematics and statistics. At the same time, it introduces them to teaching in a diverse society and classroom.

The mathematics portion of the program is based upon guidelines developed by the primary professional societies for mathematics teachers: the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the Mathematical Association of America. Beginning with calculus, students progress to linear and abstract algebra, statistics, geometry, analysis (i.e., advanced calculus), and the history of mathematics. These courses, together with mathematics electives, provide the breadth and depth of subject matter knowledge required for teaching secondary mathematics well. Related course requirements provide an introduction to computer science and to the knowledge base required for developing professional educators.

Students who complete this program will be well-prepared to enter the Professional Educator Program offered by Wright State's College of Education and Human Services, after which they can gain Ohio state licensure and embark on a career of teaching.

Sample Program of Study for the 
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Mathematics Education Concentration

The table below shows just one of many possible ways of satisfying degree requirements. However, course scheduling and degree requirements change periodically. Thus, students enrolled in this degree program should expect to modify this table in consultation with their faculty adviser.

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Fall Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus I [MTH 229] 5
Computer Programming I [CS 141] 4
Freshman Composition [ENG 101] ed-1 4
Western World: Ancient and Medieval Eras [HST 101] ed-1 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Winter Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus II [MTH 230] 5
Computer Programming II [CS 142] 4
Freshman Composition [ENG 102] ed-1 4
Western World in Transition: 14th-18th Centuries [HST 102] ed-1 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Spring Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus III [MTH 231] 5
Great Books of the Western World [ENG 204, PHL 204, or REL 204] ed-1 3
Psychology: the Science of Behavior [PSY 105] ed-1 4
Modern Western World: 19th-20th Centuries [HST 103] ed-1 3
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Sophomore Year
Calculus IV [MTH 232] 5
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 240/200] ed-2 5
Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture [ART 214, MUS 214, or TH 214] ed-1 3
Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life [SOC 200] ed-1 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year
Applied Statistics I [STT 360] 4
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 242/202] ed-2 5
Non-Western World -- Comparative Studies (select one of five available courses) ed-1 3
Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life [PLS 200] ed-1 3
Total credit hours ... 15
Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year
Linear Algebra [MTH 255] 3
Introduction to Mathematical Proof [MTH 280] 3
Applied Statistics II [STT 361] 4
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 244/204] ed-2 6
Total credit hours ... 16
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Advanced Linear Algebra [MTH 355] 3
Elementary Number Theory [MTH 381] 3
Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society [ED 301] 5
Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life [EC 200] ed-1 3
Non-Western World -- Regional Studies (select one of five available courses) ed-1 3
Total credit hours ... 17
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Introduction to Modern Algebra I [MTH 451] 3
Mathematics elective 3
Computer Software Productivity Tools [CS 206] 4
Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education [ED 303] 5
Total credit hours ... 15
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
Addressing Learning Differences [EDS 333] 3
Mathematics elective 3
Electives 9
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables I [MTH 431] 3
Combinatorics [MTH 457] or Combinatorial Tools for Computer Science [MTH 459] 3
Electives 8
Total credit hours ... 14
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables II [MTH 432] 3
Geometry [MTH 471] 3
Electives 8
Total credit hours ... 14
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
History of Mathematics [MTH 440] 3
Undergraduate Mathematics Education Seminar [MTH 491] 3
Electives 8
Total credit hours ... 14
Grand Total: 183 Credit Hours

Mathematics Education Concentration Footnotes

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This is a "General Education" course, required of all undergraduates. In a few cases, alternatives are available.
ed-2
Sequences in chemistry, biology, or geology may be substituted for PHY 240/200 -- 242/202 -- 244/204.

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This page was last changed on March 15, 1998. Send comments and suggestions to Jim Vance (jvance@euler.math.wright.edu).