This curriculum gives students an opportunity to devote in-depth study to both disciplines. Bachelor of Science in Education Mathematics. This degree prepares students for certification as teachers of mathematics in Pennsylvania s secondary schools. This program provides a good grounding in calculus, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Also, the student is instructed in the teaching of mathematics in secondary school classrooms.
Emphasis is placed on meaningful contemporary applications of mathematics.
Baccalaureate students may receive transcript recognition for a minor area of study in mathematics by completing four required courses and two electives selected from the approved list. Baccalaureate students in elementary education may receive transcript recognition for a minor area of study in mathematics by completing five required courses. In the above minors, a student must earn a minimum grade of C in each course and have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses taken in the minor. MAT 110 Precalculus may or may not be taken at the discretion of the student. Department students have full access to the University computing facilities.