Updated Nov 27, 2007
The Bachelor of Science Teaching Major in Secondary Mathematics (TMAT) is a program designed for and limited to students enrolled in the School of Education's teacher education program who are seeking certification at the middle and high school level and who wish to pursue mathematics as their content major.
The TMAT program prepares students to become middle and high school mathematics teachers with strong backgrounds in mathematics and pedagogy. Graduates will be well prepared to become effective, caring teachers who will bring vision, focus, and leadership to their schools.
The Core Curriculum requirements for Education Majors, and the University and state requirements for teacher certification, are described in the Undergraduate Bulletin. TMAT majors are required to complete the College Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science as well the requirements of the College of Education for secondary teachers.
Students planning to complete the certification requirements in secondary mathematics should consult with Dr. John Moyer (CU 326), Dr. Peter Jones (CU 340C), or Dr. Kim Factor (CU332), as well as with an adviser in the School of Education.
Course requirements:
In order to satisfy subject matter requirements, the thirty-nine hours of mathematics are: MATH 80, 81, 82, 91, 121, 124, 135, 138, 139, either 150 or 160, 164, and 147 (or with consent of the department's Teacher Education Committee, 101 or 120).
In addition, MATH 137 must be completed before student teaching. MATH 137 is included in the "Professional Education Sequence" and cannot be used to fulfill the 39-hour requirement in mathematics.
Student Teaching:
- EDUC 176, Student Teaching, is usually completed in the last semester of a student's program. Students must apply and be approved by the Office of Teacher Education to student teach.
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Pre-requisites for approval for student teaching are:
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
- A mathematics average of at least 2.75. Courses with grades of CD or lower do not fulfill the requirements for majors or minors. Courses with these grades must be repeated or replaced with other courses. Either way, the CD is not counted.
