Mathematics, Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics B.S.

Secondary Teacher Certification in Mathematics

1. Accumulation of 48 credit hours or the full-time equivalent of college-level study.

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2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for both entrance to and exit from the teacher education program.

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3. Six (6) semester credit hours, or transfer credits, in college-level mathematics and six (6) semester hour credits, or transfer credits, in English (three [3] in English composition and three [3] in English literature). These courses are to be credit courses of the institution, and the standards of the preparing institution will be used to identify and develop appropriate curricula.

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4. Successful completion of EDU 101 Introduction to the Teaching Profession: Secondary Education (7-12).

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5. In compliance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chapter 354 Guidelines for the Preparation of Professional Educators, candidates for admission to the certification programs are required to have all credentials reviewed by the Teacher Education Committee.

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6. Maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.

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7. Achieve a minimum grade of “C” for all major and allied requirements.

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8. Successfully complete all course work leading to the Baccalaureate degree.

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9. Successfully complete the Student Teaching Practicum.

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10. Take and pass all PDE required standardized Examinations.

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11. Prepare and submit PDE certification forms.

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12. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited, degree-granting institution and current within a 10-year period. All stipulated transfer criteria as outlined in the University catalog must be met.

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13. Transfer credits earned more than 10 years ago may be accepted as elective credits, based upon a review by the School Dean, in consultation with the University Registrar.

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14. Transfer credits earned more than 10 years ago, but requested for use for certification, must be evaluated by the School Dean through the process of Portfolio Assessment.

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Major Requirements: 40 Credits

1. MATH 110

   Precalculus

   As published: “Precalculus 3 Credits **”
   3
2. MATH 250

   Calculus I

   As published: “Calculus I 3 Credits”
   3
3. MATH 251

   Calculus II

   As published: “Calculus II 3 Credits”
   3
4. MATH 275

   Linear Algebra

   As published: “Linear Algebra 3 Credits”
   3
5. MATH 290

   Discrete Mathematics

   As published: “Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits”
   3
6. MATH 325

   Technology in Mathematics

   As published: “Technology in Mathematics 3 Credits”
   3
7. MATH 350

   Calculus III

   As published: “Calculus III 3 Credits”
   3
8. MATH 351

   Calculus IV

   As published: “Calculus IV 3 Credits”
   3
9. MATH 460

   Senior Seminar

   As published: “Senior Seminar 3 Credits”
   3
10. MATH 372

    Mathematical Statistics

    As published: “Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits”
    3
11. MATH 375

    Abstract Algebra

    As published: “Abstract Algebra 3 Credits”
    3
12. MATH 380

    Geometry

    As published: “Geometry 3 Credits”
    3
13. PHY 130

    General Physics with Calculus I

    As published: “General Physics with Calculus I 3 Credits ***”
    3
14. PHY 135

    General Physics with Calculus I Lab

    As published: “General Physics with Calculus I Lab 1 Credit ***”
    1
15. Note: **Satisfies the Math Core Requirement. ***Satisfies the Science Core Requirement.

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Certification Requirements: 41 Credits

1. EDU 101

   Introduction to the Teaching Profession: Secondary Education

   As published: “Introduction to the Teaching Profession: Secondary Education 1 Credit *”
   1
2. EDU 125

   Field Experience

   As published: “Field Experience 0 Credits”
   0
3. EDU 202

   Educational Psychology

   As published: “Educational Psychology 3 Credits”
   3
4. EDU 215

   Culturally Relevant Teaching for Multilingual Learners

   As published: “Culturally Relevant Teaching for Multilingual Learners 3 Credits”
   3
5. EDU 220

   Foundations of Education

   As published: “Foundations of Education 3 Credits”
   3
6. EDU 230

   History, Law, & Advocacy in Special Education

   As published: “History, Law, & Advocacy in Special Education 3 Credits”
   3
7. EDU 248

   Instructional, Learning, & Assistive Technologies

   As published: “Instructional, Learning, & Assistive Technologies 3 Credits”
   3
8. EDU 320

   Assessment Methods in Secondary Education

   As published: “Assessment Methods in Secondary Education 3 Credits”
   3
9. EDU 350

   Methods, Materials & Inclusion in Secondary Education

   As published: “Methods, Materials & Inclusion in Secondary Education 3 Credits †”
   3
10. EDU 380

    Social, Emotional, & Behavioral Learning

    As published: “Social, Emotional, & Behavioral Learning 3 Credits”
    3
11. EDU 461

    Senior Seminar I

    As published: “Senior Seminar I 2 Credits”
    2
12. EDU 462

    Senior Seminar II

    As published: “Senior Seminar II 2 Credits”
    2
13. EDU 470

    Literacy Methods & DI (Differentiated Instruction) in Secondary Education

    As published: “Literacy Methods & DI (Differentiated Instruction) in Secondary Education 3 Credits †”
    3
14. EDU 497

    Practicum in Secondary Education 10 Credits

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15. Note: * Prerequiste for all Education [EDU] courses. † These courses can only be taken when all requirements for admission to the Education major have been met.

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Suggested Four-Year Curriculum