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Program checklist · B.A.

Mathematics, Secondary Education with Initial Licensure (8-12), B.A.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
27.0503
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_2c820fea
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 Faculty

0 items

    Mathematics Program

    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

    Required General Education Courses

    1 item
    1. CSC 1500
      Computer Science I
      As published: “Computer Science I 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Language Requirement

    0 items

      Mathematics Core Requirements

      9 items
      1. MATH 1850
        Freshman Seminar in Mathematics
        As published: “Freshman Seminar in Mathematics 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      2. MATH 2300
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s) *”
        4
      3. MATH 2400
        Calculus II
        As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      4. MATH 2500
        Introduction to Mathematical Thought
        As published: “Introduction to Mathematical Thought 3 Credit(s) *”
        3
      5. MATH 2550
        Symbolic Computational Mathematics
        As published: “Symbolic Computational Mathematics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. MATH 2600
        Linear Algebra
        As published: “Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. MATH 3350
        Multivariate Calculus
        As published: “Multivariate Calculus 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      8. DATA 2000
        Principles of Data Analysis
        As published: “Principles of Data Analysis 3 Credit(s) OR”
        3
      9. MATH 2800
        Introduction to Statistical Analysis
        As published: “Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Additional Required Course

      1 item
      1. MATH 3200
        History of Mathematics
        As published: “History of Mathematics 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Advanced Requirements for Mathematics Secondary Education

      9 items
      1. Theoretical Courses
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MATH 3000
        Geometry
        As published: “Geometry 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. MATH 3150
        Elementary Number Theory
        As published: “Elementary Number Theory 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. Applied Courses
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MATH 3550
        Ordinary Differential Equations
        As published: “Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. MATH 4400
        Operations Research
        As published: “Operations Research 3 Credit(s) OR”
        3
      7. MATH 4450
        Mathematical Modeling
        As published: “Mathematical Modeling 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. Statistics Course
        Not resolved to a course
      9. MATH 4200
        Probability and Statistics I
        As published: “Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Capstone for Mathematics Licensure

      3 items
      1. MATH 4860
        Practicum in a Secondary School I
        As published: “Practicum in a Secondary School I 4.5 Credit(s)”
        4.5
      2. MATH 4870
        Practicum in a Secondary School II
        As published: “Practicum in a Secondary School II 4.5 Credit(s)”
        4.5
      3. * MAJs for PL and QR General Education requirements
        Not resolved to a course

      Mathematics with Initial Licensure Concentration

      8 items
      1. These courses are required for subject matter knowledge requirements for DESE.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. EDUC 3122
        Sheltered English Immersion
        As published: “Sheltered English Immersion 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. MATH 1500
        Informal Number Theory
        As published: “Informal Number Theory 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. MATH 1600
        Informal Mathematical Modeling
        As published: “Informal Mathematical Modeling 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. MATH 4012
        Practicum Seminar
        As published: “Practicum Seminar (5-12) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. Middle and Secondary Education (5-12) Minor
        Not resolved to a course
      7. SPCH 1000
        Introduction to Speech Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Speech Communication 3 Credit(s) OR”
        3
      8. SPCH 1100
        Argumentation and Debate
        As published: “Argumentation and Debate 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      Source. Fitchburg State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=12747. Captured page pages/0288.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.