Bachelor of Arts in Math Education

Core Curriculum (42-45)

English Composition (6)

• WRIT 101 (3)
• WRIT 102 or LIBA 102 (3)
• Social / Behavioral Science (9)
• PSY 201
• HST (100 level suggested)
• HST (100 level suggested)
• Mathematical / Science (15-18)
• MATH 121 - College Algebra or higher (MATH 261 suggested) (not to include (MATH 245 or 246) (3)
• Physical Science w/lab (ASTR 103, ASTR 104, CHEM 105/115, GEOL 101/111, GEOL 102/112, GEOL 104/114, GEOL 105/115, PHYS 107, PHYS 108, PHYS 211/212, PHYS 213/223) (3-4)
• Biological Science w/lab (BISC 102/103 suggested) (3-4)
• Science Elective (lab not required) (ASTR 101, ASTR 103, ASTR 104, CHEM 105, GEOL 101, GEOL 102, GEOL 104, GEOL 105, PHYS 107, PHYS 108, PHYS 211, PHYS 213) (3-4)
• Math or Science Elective (not to include MATH 245 or 246) (3)

Humanities / Fine Arts (12)

• English Literature (ENG 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226) (3)
• English Literature (ENG 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226) (3)
• Fine Arts (AH 101, 102, 201, 202; DANC 200; MUS 102, 103, 104; THEA 201) (3)
• Humanities Elective (Suggested: AAS, CLC, ENG, GST, HON, HST, LING, PHIL, REL, SST, ARAB, CHIN, FR, GERM, GR, KOR, ITAL, JAPN, LAT, PORT, RUSS, SPAN, SWA) (3)

Content Area (36)

Must complete to enter Phase III

• MATH 261 Calculus I (3)
• MATH 262 Calculus II (3)
• MATH 263 Calculus III (3)
• MATH 264 Calculus IV (3)
• MATH 301 Discrete (3)
• MATH 305 Foundations (3) 
• MATH 319 Linear Algebra (3)
• MATH 375 Introduction to Statistical Methods (3)
• MATH 390 Techniques in Teaching Secondary Level Math (3)
• MATH 353, 454, 459, OR 525 (all courses are various levels of Differential Equations) (3)
• MATH 533 Topics in Euclidean Geometry (3)
• MATH 540 History of Mathematics (3)

Related Area (3)

• CSCI 111 Computer Science I (3)

Professional Education (33)

First Semester Junior

• EDSP 308 Intro to Special Ed (3)
• EDCI 352 Education, Society, and the K-12 Learner (3)

Second Semester Junior (** Denotes admission to Phase II required)

• EDSP 327 Classroom Mgt and Behavioral Interventions
• **EDCI 353 Effec. Class Prac. (3)
• EDSE 557 Computer Concepts and Applications for Educators (3)

• **EDSE 419 Classroom Assessment (3)
• **EDLE 480 Student Teaching: Math (9)

Electives Area (6)

# of hours required my vary

Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:

• 2.5 grade point average (entry admission for transfer students and change of major)
• 2.75 grade point average (admission for Phase II: Teacher Education Program) and appropriate scores on either the ACT, SAT or Praxis CORE* (link to Phase II information is posted above under Program Description)

*Praxis Core Exemption: Students are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II if they have proof of:

• An ACT score of at least a 21 composite (or SAT equivalent; View the SAT Equivalency Scoring sheet for more information) OR
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 hours of completed coursework.

Candidates must take additional Praxis exams to qualify for licensure in Mississippi. Once licensed candidates will be highly qualified to teach their emphasis subject grades 7-12. Candidates may also qualify for additional add-on endorsements through coursework or Praxis II exams.

For information on seeking licensure outside Mississippi, please review the Certification information.