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 109 | Early Experience I | 2 |
| EDU 112 | Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 209 | Early Experience II | 2 |
| EDU 213 | Pre-Field Seminar | 2 |
| EDU 214 | Field Service and Professional Development in Diverse Environments | 1 |
| EDU 218 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 320 | Content Area Reading | 3 |
| EDU 331 | Problem Solving and Assessment in the Middle and Adolescent Grades | 3 |
| EDU 405 | Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 414 | Adolescence and Young Adult Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDU 435 | Coordinating Seminar | 1 |
| MTH 123 | MATH/AYA Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 161 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 162 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 171 | Matrix Theory I | 1 |
| MTH 172 | Matrix Theory II | 1 |
| MTH 179 | History of Mathematics | 1 |
| MTH 210 | Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| MTH 220 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 261 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH 265 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 305 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 333 | Intermediate Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 335/CSC 335 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
| MTH 401 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MTH 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| 6 credits of upper-level mathematics courses | |
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| CSC 141 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| OR | |
| CSC 144 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
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| CSC 155 | Computers and Instructional Technology I | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
An upper-level math elective is any MTH course above MTH 204.
Freshman Year
First Semester
| EDU 218 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| MTH 161 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 171 | Matrix Theory I | 1 |
| CSC 155 | Computers and Instructional Technology I | 3 |
| Natural Science Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
Second Semester
| EDU 112 | Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 213 | Pre-Field Seminar | 2 |
| MTH 162 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 172 | Matrix Theory II | 1 |
ENG
| Literature Core | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester
| EDU 109 | Early Experience I | 2 |
| MTH 220 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 261 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
Second Semester
| MTH 265 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 333 | Intermediate Linear Algebra | 3 |
HST
| History Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
Junior Year
An upper-level math elective is any MTH course above MTH 204.
First Semester
| EDU 209 | Early Experience II | 2 |
| MTH 123 | MATH/AYA Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 179 | History of Mathematics | 1 |
| MTH 305 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| Natural Science Core | 3 |
| Theology OR Philosophy Core | 3 |
Second Semester
| EDU 320 | Content Area Reading | 3 |
| EDU 331 | Problem Solving and Assessment in the Middle and Adolescent Grades | 3 |
| MTH 335/CSC 335 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
MTH
| Elective-Upper Level | 3 |
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| CSC 141 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| OR | |
| CSC 144 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
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| American Founding Principles Core | 3 |
Senior Year
First Semester
| EDU 348 | Classroom Organization and Management for Students with Mild and Moderate Needs | 3 |
| MTH 210 | Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| MTH 401 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MTH 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
MTH
| Elective-Upper Level | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| EDU 405 | Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 414 | Adolescence and Young Adult Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDU 435 | Coordinating 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.