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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Secondary Education (BS)
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.
A Secondary Math Education Degree Is In Demand!
In schools across the nation, there is a growing demand for math teachers. A Secondary Education degree in Mathematics from Marywood University will open doors of opportunity for you, so you can open doors of understanding for your future students.
Graduates of our secondary math education program:
- Know and understand mathematics substantially beyond what they may be expected to teach;
- Relate mathematics to the world of the student;
- Make students aware of the role of mathematics in our culture and of the relationship between mathematics and the natural and social sciences;
- Plan and implement a program of learning in mathematics for students of varying backgrounds and abilities;
- Evaluate the learning process through a variety of methods and set up an environment conducive to learning;
- Recognize learning disabilities and know the appropriate measures to take in such cases.
For the Math/Secondary Education major, 66 credits are required in the core curriculum. Students interested in earning a Math/Secondary Education degree should consult the Education Department for a description of admission and retention criteria. The curriculum is subject to change, based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Foundation in mathematical skills and logical reasoning
- Ability to relate mathematics to the world of the student.
- Fully accredited program (MSCHE & PDE)
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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
- Essay (optional)
The School of Education is located in the The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues. This facility contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space.
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The purpose of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, as stated in the enabling legislation, is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. A more realistic statement of the purpose, in today's terms, is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research.
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Mathematics/Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science
Program Requirements for Mathematics/Secondary Education Majors (48 math credits and 39 education credits)
In addition to the goals of Mathematics majors above, students in this program will:
- know and understand mathematics substantially beyond that which they may be expected to teach;
- be able to relate that mathematics to the world of the student;
- be able to make the pupil aware of the role of mathematics in our culture and of the relationship between mathematics and the natural and social sciences;
- be able to plan and implement a program of learning in mathematics for students of varying backgrounds and abilities;
- be able to evaluate the learning process through a variety of methods and set up an environment conducive to learning;
- recognize learning disabilities and know the appropriate measures to take in such cases.
Required Courses:
| CS 142 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 212 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 213 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 219 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 155 | Statistics for Behavioral/Social Science | 3 |
| Or | ||
| MATH 220 | Introduction to Probability andýStatistics | 3 |
| MATH 321 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 322 | Linear Algebra | 2 |
| MATH 322L | Linear Algebra Lab | 1 |
| MATH 323 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MATH 324 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 411B | Curriculum Methods and Materials inýMathematics | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 495 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 303 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 303L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 304 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 304L | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
Education Requirements for Math/Secondary Ed (39 credits):
EDUC 000
| Field Experience | 0 |
EDUC 005D
| Practicum IV Secondary/K-12 | 0 |
| EDUC 102 | Dgtl Tech/Comm in Education | 3 |
| PSYC 252 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| EDUC 311 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 411A | Effective Instructn Secondary/PK-12 Ed K-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUC 414 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDUC 442
| Student Teaching Elementary and Secondary | 9 |
| EDUC 461 | Meth Assessment/ESL | 3 |
| EDUC 441 | SeminarUndrgrd Stdnt Teacher Candidates | 3 |
| SPED 100 | Characteristics of Students With Mild Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 367 | Behavior and Classroom Management | 3 |
| SPED 420 | Evidence Based Practices | 3 |
EDUC 005D, EDUC 311, EDUC 411A, EDUC 414, EDUC 461 and EDUC 442: require upper level screening
Students should consult the Education Department for a description of admission and retention criteria.
The curriculum requirements discussed in this section are subject to change, based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.