Mathematics with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)
This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in mathematics and also be licensed to teach secondary mathematics at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching.
After meeting the Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements, mathematics majors seeking teaching licensure have two (2) to five (5) elective credit hours.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with a mathematics advisor, students should see an education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further assistance in degree planning.
Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course Descriptions of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their major. A grade of a C or better is required in professional studies courses. Professional studies courses are those associated with teacher preparation. An overall 2.5 GPA is required.
Degree Requirements — Mathematics with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure
This degree requires a total of 120 credits.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details. Students will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way: MA 420 Abstract Algebra, MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis, and one additional WI course.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
| ED 200 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ED 250L | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 1 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 327 | Curriculum Design: Secondary Education | 3 |
| ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| ED 452 | Managing the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary Level * | 6 |
| MA 124 | History of Mathematics * | 3 |
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| MA 181 | Calculus * | 4 |
| OR | |
| MA 171 | Calculus with Precalculus A * | 4 |
| AND | |
| MA 172 | Calculus with Precalculus B | 4 |
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| MA 200 | Calculus of the Infinite * | 3 |
| MA 210 | Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math | 3 |
| MA 215 | Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques | 3 |
| MA 218 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA 221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MA 230 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MA 257 | Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques * | 3 |
| MA 309 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
| MA 325 | Differential Equations * | 3 |
| MA 385 | Approaches to Teaching Secondary Mathematics | 3 |
| MA 409 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
| MA 420 | Abstract Algebra * | 3 |
| MA 425 | Introduction to Real Analysis * | 3 |
| MA 427 | Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries | 3 |
| PHYS 271 | General Physics I * | 3 |
| PHYS 271L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 272 | General Physics II * | 3 |
| PHYS 272L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities * | 3 |
ED 452 and ED 460S must be taken at the same time.
MA 181, MA 200: Students may complete either MA 181 or the MA 171 and MA 172 sequence, which is the equivalent of MA 181, during the first year. Also, MA 181 and MA 200 can be waived with appropriate AP credit. Students should take noted courses in a sequence specified by an advisor and, upon successful completion, may not subsequently register for a lower-numbered course in the calculus sequence.
MA 210, MA 309, MA 409: Transfer students or new majors who join the program after their sophomore year will take mathematics seminar classes every fall semester, starting with MA 210. Such students may need to make up the credit hours to meet the 120-credit minimum requirement toward graduation.
PHYS 271L: Requirement for the major and/or teaching licensure. Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
Sample Degree Plan — Mathematics with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
| MA 181 | Calculus * | 4 |
| EN 101 | Composition I * | 3 |
| Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course * | 3 |
| TRS 100 | Theological Inquiry * | 3 |
| DSC 101 | DISCOVER First-Year Seminar * | 3 |
MA 181: (MT core course) Not all students should begin with MA 181. Follow placement recommendations and advisor guidance in course selection.
EN 101: WR core course
TRS 100: TRS-1 core course
Year One — Spring
| MA 200 | Calculus of the Infinite * | 3 |
| MA 218 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| EN 102 | Composition II * | 3 |
| PH 100 | Introduction to Philosophy * | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
Year Two — Fall
| ED 200 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| MA 210 | Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math | 3 |
| PHYS 271 | General Physics I * | 3 |
| PHYS 271L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
EN
| Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course * | 3 |
| Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course * | 3 |
Year Two — Spring
| ED 250L | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 1 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| MA 215 | Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques | 3 |
| MA 221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 272 | General Physics II * | 3 |
| PHYS 272L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
Year Three — Fall
| ED 327 | Curriculum Design: Secondary Education | 3 |
| MA 230 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MA 309 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
| MA 425 | Introduction to Real Analysis * | 3 |
HI
| Introductory History (HI-1) core course * | 3 |
| One (1) elective | 3 |
Year Three — Spring
| ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| MA 257 | Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques * | 3 |
| MA 427 | Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities * | 3 |
| Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2) or Advanced History (HI-2) core course * | 3 |
Year Four — Fall
| MA 325 | Differential Equations * | 3 |
| MA 385 | Approaches to Teaching Secondary Mathematics | 3 |
| MA 409 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
| MA 420 | Abstract Algebra * | 3 |
| Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2) or Advanced History (HI-2) core course * | 3 |
Year Four — Spring
| ED 452 | Managing the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary Level * | 6 |
| MA 124 | History of Mathematics * | 3 |
PH
| Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course * | 3 |
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and the Course Descriptions for further information.