Secondary Education (Mathematics) Major

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The Secondary Education Math major, a critical teacher shortage in Florida, is growing rapidly due to opportunities for careers in Education, including those in private, parochial, and international settings. Also, beyond the traditional certification of teachers, mathematical concepts apply to many different careers. Our majors will learn mathematical content by taking over 36 credit hours in Math while learning appropriate pedagogy with 42 credit hours in Education. Students are also involved in several practicum experiences in our local schools, focusing on instructional approaches in number operations, algebra, advanced algebra functions, and geometry. Additionally, our students implement available tools and resources to promote a deeper comprehension of abstract mathematical concepts and equivalent representations.

Students use varied instructional strategies and questioning techniques that appropriately model mathematical concepts, including real-world models, equivalent representations, and problem-solving skills.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Edwidge Crevecoeur Bryant

Professional Education Courses (45 Hours)

EDU 202 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development in the Educational Setting Credits: 3
EDU 241 - Professional Development 1 Credits: 1
EDU 242 - Instructional Design for Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
EDU 309 - Introduction to Techniques in Exceptionality Credits: 3 (EDU 009 -10-hour Field Experience in ESE) (Co-requisite EDU 009)
EDU 009 - Field Experience in ESE Credits: 0
EDU 321 - General Methods of Instruction Credits: 3 (EDU 032 - 4-hour Field Experience in General Methods) (Co-requisite 032)
EDU 032 - Field Experience in General Methods Credits: 0
EDU 355 - Tests and Measurements Credits: 3
EDU 357 - Classroom Management Credits: 3
EDU 461 - Professional Development II/Junior Internship Credits: 1 (16-hour practicum in teaching methods) (Co-requisite EDU 061)
EDU 481 - Internship Credits: 12
EDU 480 - Internship Seminar Credits: 0
EDU 061 - Practicum in Professional Development II/Junior Internship Credits: 0
ESL 415 - ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development Credits: 3 (ESL 015 - 10-hour Field Experience in ESOL) (Co-requisite ESL 015)
ESL 015 - Field Experience in ESOL Credits: 0
SED 363 - Principles of Content Reading Credits: 3 (SED 063 - 20 hour Practicum in Teaching Language Arts) (Co-requisite SED 063)
SED 063 - Practicum in Teaching Language Arts Credits: 0
SED 367 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3 (SED 067 - 20-hour Practicum in Teaching Mathematics) (Co-requisite 067)
SED 067 - Practicum in Mathematics Credits: 0
SED 368 - Secondary Mathematics Content Review Credits: 1

Mathematics Courses (33 Hours)

CIS 206 - Data Management for Business Credits: 3
MAT 201 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 202 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MAT 203 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MAT 312 - Modern Geometry Credits: 3
MAT 335 - Number Theory Credits: 3
MAT 361 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 368 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MAT 371 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MAT 381 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3

Elective (1-3 Hours)

MAT 272 - Math Lab Peer Tutoring Credits: 1-3

Free Elective Courses (At Least 8 Hours)

To meet the minimum 120-hour graduation requirement, Mathematics Education majors must take at least 14 hours of electives.