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Mathematics, Middle Level Initial Licensure, 5-8, BS

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
27.0503
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_befc76b8
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Mathematics Middle Level (5-8) Education with Initial Licensure

14 items
  1. Present information in a clear, precise and organized manner both verbally and in writing.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Use and compare analytical, visual, and numerical perspectives in exploring mathematics.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Recognize and make mathematically rigorous arguments.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Approach mathematical problems with curiosity and creativity and persist in the face of difficulties.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Work creatively and self-sufficiently with mathematics.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Understand and apply motivating examples that illustrate the ideas they are studying.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Apply mathematical ideas to problems in those areas of study.
    Not resolved to a course
  8. See mathematical theory as useful and enlightening in both pure and applied contexts.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Recognize and integrate connections between mathematical courses and theory.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Use technology effectively, both as a tool for solving problems and exploring mathematical ideas.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Use technology with increasing sophistication throughout a major curriculum.
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Be able to explore mathematical ideas and problems beyond the classroom.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Explore increasingly more difficult and open-ended questions.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Speak and write about mathematics with increasing depth and sophistication.
    Not resolved to a course

Core Courses for Mathematics Major

15 items
  1. As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s) (Quantitative Reasoning)”
    4
  2. As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
    4
  3. As published: “Introduction to Mathematical Thought 3 Credit(s) (Procedural and Logical Thinking)”
    3
  4. As published: “Symbolic Computational Mathematics 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  5. As published: “Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  6. As published: “Geometry 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  7. As published: “Multivariate Calculus 4 Credit(s)”
    4
  8. As published: “Mathematics Seminar 1 Credit(s)”
    1
  9. As published: “Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  10. As published: “Abstract Algebra 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  11. As published: “Mathematical Modeling 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  12. As published: “Introduction to Speech Communication 3 Credit(s) or”
    3
  13. As published: “Argumentation and Debate 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  14. As published: “Computer Science I 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  15. Six additional credits of advanced mathematics at the 3000 or 4000 level, 3 of which must be at the 4000 level.
    Not resolved to a course

Core Courses for Middle and Secondary Education (5-12) Minor)

5 items
  1. As published: “Diversity in Education (5-12) 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  2. As published: “Teaching the Adolescent Learner (5-12) 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  3. As published: “Inclusive Instruction (5-12) 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  4. As published: “Methods of Teaching Mathematics (5-12) I 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  5. As published: “Methods of Teaching Mathematics (5-12) II 3 Credit(s)”
    3

Licensure Specific Courses

4 items
  1. As published: “Sheltered English Immersion 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  2. As published: “Practicum Seminar (5-12) 3 Credit(s)”
    3
  3. As published: “Practicum in Middle School (5-8) Mathematics I 4.5 Credit(s)”
    4.5
  4. As published: “Practicum in Middle School (5-8) Mathematics II 4.5 Credit(s)”
    4.5
Source. Fitchburg State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=12814. Captured page pages/0292.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.