Mathematics Education B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree
Leading to Certification for Grades 6-12
College of Science & Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
(770) 423-6327
http://math.kennesaw.edu/academics/undergrad/mathed/index.html

This single field program is designed to prepare mathematics teachers of adolescents, largely at the secondary school level (grades 6 through 12). It leads to 6-12 teacher certification in the teaching field of mathematics in Georgia. Candidates complete the equivalent of a major in mathematics and a second major in pedagogical studies with an emphasis on teaching mathematics.

The B.S. in Mathematics Education Secondary is fully accredited by NCATE, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, is fully approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission for 6-12 teacher certification, and is nationally recognized by NCTM, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

see listing of requirements

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Specific General Education requirements for this major

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (19 Credit Hours)

The additional two hours for the Lower Division Major Requirements come from Calculus I (a 4-hour course) and Calculus II (a 4-hour course) in General Education.

Teaching Field Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

MATH 2595 - Mathematics for Middle Grades and Secondary Teachers
MATH 3260 - Linear Algebra I
MATH 3395 - Geometry
MATH 3495 - Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics Part I
MATH 4361 - Modern Algebra I
MATH 4495 - Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics Part II
6 hours selected from any 3000/4000 level Mathematics or Statistics courses except MATH 3316, 3317, 3318, 3390. Note: at most 9 total hours of credit can be given for MATH 3398 (Internship) and at most 3 of these hours can be used as a Teaching Field Elective.

Professional Education (6-12) Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

Free Electives (3 Credit Hours)

3 hours of any courses in the university curriculum.