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

2

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 335/CSC 335Junior Seminar

1

MTH 401Mathematical Statistics I

3

MTH 434Senior Thesis

1

MTH
6 credits of upper-level math electives

6

 

CSC 141Introduction to Computer Science

3

OR

CSC 144Object-Oriented Programming

3

 

CSC 155Computers and Instructional Technology I

3

PSY 301Educational Psychology

3

An upper-level math elective is any MTH course above MTH 204.

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

THE
Theology Core

3

Second Semester

EDU 112Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities

3

EDU 213Pre-Field Seminar

2

MTH 162Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

4

MTH 172Matrix Theory II

1

ENG
Literature Core

3

PHL
Philosophy Core

3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

EDU 109Early Experience I

2

MTH 220Discrete Mathematics

3

MTH 261Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

4

PSY 301Educational Psychology

3

ECO
Economics Core

3

PHL
Philosophy Core

3

Second Semester

MTH 265Differential Equations

3

MTH 333Intermediate Linear Algebra

3

Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core

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 209Early Experience II

2

MTH 123MATH/AYA Mathematics

3

MTH 305Introduction to Abstract Algebra

3

MTH 335/CSC 335Junior Seminar

1

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 179History of Mathematics

1

 

CSC 141Introduction to Computer Science

3

OR

CSC 144Object-Oriented Programming

3

 

MTH
Elective-Upper Level

3

American Founding Principles Core

3

Senior Year

First Semester

EDU 348Classroom Organization and Management for Students with Mild and Moderate Needs 

3

MTH 210Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry

3

MTH 401Mathematical Statistics I

3

MTH 434Senior Thesis

1

MTH
Elective-Upper Level

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.