Secondary Mathematics Education Major

Secondary mathematics education majors are eligible to earn certification in mathematics for grades 6–12 upon program completion. Candidates also must meet the ESOL requirements of the state of Florida to teach in public schools. In doing so, mathematics education majors will earn an endorsement in ESOL.

Degree Requirements

Education Courses Required

EDU 200Foundations of Education

4

EDU 206Human Development and Learning

4

EDU 211Pre-Education Practicum

2

EDU 212Human Exceptionalities

4

EDU 306Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas (ESOL-infused course)

4

EDU 309Practicum (with Seminar) I (ESOL-infused course)

1

EDU 311Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (ESOL-infused course)

4

EDU 317Diversity and Ethics (ESOL-infused course)

4

EDU 319ESOL Practicum (with Seminar) II

1

EDU 325Secondary Classroom Assessment

4

EDU 335Secondary Classroom Management

4

EDU 345Methods of Secondary Instruction

4

EDU 354Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I-Secondary (TESOL I)

3

EDU 403Technology in Education (ESOL-infused course)

2

EDU 409Practicum (with Seminar) III

2-4

EDU 410Final Internship Seminar IV

2

EDU 413Final Internship Practicum IV

10

EDU 481Comprehensive Subject Area Competency and Skills (SACS)

0

Total Credit Hours:59-61

Mathematics education majors are required to take the secondary education courses listed in this section and the following 28 credit hours of mathematics courses.

MAT 180College Geometry

4

MAT 260Calculus I

4

MAT 261Calculus II

4

MAT 262Calculus III

4

MAT 299Introduction to Higher Mathematics

4

MAT 300Differential Equations

4

MAT 310Probability

4

Total Credit Hours:28

One of the following:

MAT 308Linear Algebra

4

MAT 420Modern Abstract Algebra

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 91-93

Passing all Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE) is a graduation requirement. FTCE include General Knowledge Test (GK), Professional Education Test (PED), and Subject Area Examination (SAE).