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Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)

This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in mathematics and also be licensed to teach secondary mathematics at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching.

Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.

Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. Course rotations vary, and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course descriptions of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure students meet all major and teaching licensure requirements.

Minimum Grade Requirements: Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their major. A grade of a C or better is required in all Education courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA in all Education courses. An overall 2.5 GPA is required. A minimum grade of C is required in any mathematics course that serves as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.

Degree Requirements - Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)

This degree requires a total of 120 credits.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements

See the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

ED 200SLFoundations of Teaching and Learning

3
ED 254Technology for the K-12 Classroom

3
ED 309Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

3
ED 337Literacy in the Content Areas

3
ED 338Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods

3
ED 351Assessment to Support Learning in K-12

3
ED 369Secondary Teaching Methods in Mathematics

3
ED 461Classroom Management in the PK-12 Classroom

3
ED 460SStudent Teaching: Secondary

6
MA 124History of Mathematics *

3
 
MA 181Calculus I *

4
OR
MA 171Calculus with Precalculus A *

4
AND
MA 172Calculus with Precalculus B

4
 
MA 200Calculus II *

3
MA 210Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math

3
MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
MA 221Multivariable Calculus *

4
MA 230Scientific Computing

3
MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques

3
MA 309Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 325Differential Equations

3
MA 409Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 420Abstract Algebra

3
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis

3
MA 427Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries

3
PHYS 271General Physics I *

3
PHYS 271LGeneral Physics I Lab *

1
PHYS 272General Physics II *

3
PHYS 272LGeneral Physics II Lab *

1
PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

ED 461 and ED 460S must be taken at the same time.

MA 181, MA 200: Students may complete either MA 181 or the MA 171 and MA 172 sequence, which is the equivalent of MA 181, during the first year. Also, credit for MA 181 and MA 200 can be earned with appropriate AP . Students should take noted courses in a sequence specified by an advisor and, upon successful completion, may not subsequently register for a lower-numbered course in the calculus sequence.

MA 210, MA 309, MA 409: Transfer students or new majors who join the program after their sophomore year will take mathematics seminar classes every fall semester, starting with MA 210. Such students may need to make up the credit hours to meet the 120-credit minimum requirement toward graduation.

PHYS 271L: Requirement for the major and/or teaching licensure. Fulfills Liberal Arts Core Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

Sample Degree Plan - Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One - Fall

EN 101Composition I *

3
MA 181Calculus I *

4
PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3
Social Science (SS) core course *

3
Philosophy (PH) core course *

MA 181: (MT core course) Not all students should begin with MA 181. Follow placement recommendations and advisor guidance in course selection.

EN 101: Composition core course

Year One - Spring

EN 102Composition II *

3
IT 130Java Programming

3
 
MA 124History of Mathematics *

3
OR
MA 200Calculus II *

3
 
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

MA 200 is available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd numbered Spring semesters, students should complete an elective course. 

EN 102: WR core course

TRS 100: TRS core course

MA 218: DSCI core course

Year Two - Fall

MA 210Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math

3
 
MA 230Scientific Computing

3
OR
MA 325Differential Equations

3
 
PHYS 271General Physics I *

3
PHYS 271LGeneral Physics I Lab *

1
ED 200SLFoundations of Teaching and Learning

3
EN Literature (LT) core course *

3

MA 325 is available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 230.

PHYS 271: NS core course

PHYS 271L: NS lab core course

Year Two - Spring

ED 254Technology for the K-12 Classroom

3
ED 309Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

3
 
MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
OR
MA 200Calculus II *

3
 
MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques

3
OR
MA 221Multivariable Calculus *

4
 
PHYS 272General Physics II *

3
PHYS 272LGeneral Physics II Lab *

1

MA 200 and 257 are available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd-numbered Spring semesters, students should complete MA 215 and 221.

PHYS 272: DSCI core course

Year Three - Fall

ED 338Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods

3
MA 309Mathematics Seminar

1
 
MA 230Scientific Computing

3
OR
MA 325Differential Equations

3
 
MA 420Abstract Algebra

3
OR
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis

3
 
Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *
Depth in Faith and Reason core course *

3

MA 325 and 420 are available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 230 and 425.

Year Three - Spring

ED 337Literacy in the Content Areas

3
ED 351Assessment to Support Learning in K-12

3
 
MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
OR
MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques

3
 
MA 124History of Mathematics *

3
OR
MA 221Multivariable Calculus *

4
 
HI History (HI) core course *

3
MA 257 and 418 are available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd-numbered Spring semesters, students should complete MA 215 and 221.

Year Four - Fall

ED 369Secondary Teaching Methods in Mathematics

3
MA 409Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 427Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries

3
 
MA 420Abstract Algebra

3
OR
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis

3
 
Social Science (SS) core course *

3
Depth in Humanities core course

3

MA 420 is available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 425.

Year Four - Spring

ED 460SStudent Teaching: Secondary

6
ED 461Classroom Management in the PK-12 Classroom

3
One (1) elective

3
 

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.