Mathematics with AYA Math Licensure, Bachelor of Science

(Program of Study)

Students seeking licensure to teach mathematics on the high school level (AYA Grades 7-12, Ages 12-21) should follow the following course sequence. Students will be declared as math majors and Education AYAMT majors. Students need to work with BOTH majors to earn the bachelor of science degree from Franciscan University.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements for Mathematics and Education AYA Majors:

EDU 109Early Experience I

2

EDU 112Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities

3

EDU 209Early Experience II

2

EDU 213Pre-Field Seminar

1

EDU 214Field Service and Professional Development in Diverse Environments

1

EDU 218Foundations of Education

3

EDU 320Content Area Reading

3

EDU 331Problem Solving and Assessment in the Middle and Adolescent Grades

3

EDU 405Teaching Strategies

3

EDU 414Adolescence and Young Adult Student Teaching

9

EDU 435Coordinating Seminar

1

MTH 123MATH/AYA Mathematics

3

MTH 161Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

4

MTH 162Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

4

MTH 171Matrix Theory I

1

MTH 172Matrix Theory II

1

MTH 179History of Mathematics

1

MTH 210Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry

3

MTH 220Discrete Mathematics

3

MTH 261Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

4

MTH 265Differential Equations

3

MTH 305Introduction to Abstract Algebra

3

MTH 333Intermediate Linear Algebra

3

MTH 335Junior Seminar

1

MTH 401Mathematical Statistics I

3

MTH 434Senior Thesis

1

6 credits of upper-level mathematics courses

 

CSC 141Introduction to Computer Science

3

OR

CSC 144Object-Oriented Programming

3

 

CSC 155Computers and Instructional Technology I

3

ENG 290Speech Communication

3

PSY 301Educational Psychology

3

Freshman Year

First Semester

EDU 218Foundations of Education

3

MTH 161Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

4

MTH 171Matrix Theory I

1

CSC 155Computers and Instructional Technology I

3

Natural Science Core

3

Theology Core

3

Second Semester

EDU 112Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities

3

EDU 213Pre-Field Seminar

1

MTH 162Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

4

MTH 172Matrix Theory II

1

Literature Core

3

Philosophy Core

3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

EDU 109Early Experience I

2

MTH 220Discrete Mathematics

3

MTH 261Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

4

ECO 201Principles of Economics I (Macro)

3

PSY 301Educational Psychology

3

Philosophy Core

3

Second Semester

MTH 265Differential Equations

3

MTH 333Intermediate Linear Algebra

3

ENG 290Speech Communication

3

History Core

3

Theology Core

3

Junior Year

First Semester

EDU 209Early Experience II

2

MTH 123MATH/AYA Mathematics

3

MTH 179History of Mathematics

1

MTH 305Introduction to Abstract Algebra

3

Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core

3

Natural Science Core

3

Theology OR Philosophy Core

3

Second Semester

EDU 320Content Area Reading

3

EDU 331Problem Solving and Assessment in the Middle and Adolescent Grades

3

MTH 335Junior Seminar

1

MTH
Elective-Upper Level

3

 

CSC 141Introduction to Computer Science

3

OR

CSC 144Object-Oriented Programming

3

 

American Founding Principles Core

3

Senior Year

First Semester

EDU 214Field Service and Professional Development in Diverse Environments

1

MTH 210Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry

3

MTH 401Mathematical Statistics I

3

MTH 434Senior Thesis

1

MTH
Math Elective

3

Elective

3

Second Semester

EDU 405Teaching Strategies

3

EDU 414Adolescence and Young Adult Student Teaching

9

EDU 435Coordinating Seminar

1

NOTE: Most upper-level math courses and computer science courses are offered in ALTERNATE YEARS. The student should keep this in mind when scheduling courses.