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)