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.
Degree Requirements - Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)
This degree requires a total of 120 credits.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements
See the Liberal Arts Core for details.
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 an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
ED 309 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
ED 338 | Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 | 3 |
ED 369 | Secondary Teaching Methods in Mathematics | 3 |
ED 461 | Classroom Management in the PK-12 Classroom | 3 |
ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary | 6 |
MA 124 | History of Mathematics * | 3 |
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MA 181 | Calculus I * | 4 |
| OR | |
MA 171 | Calculus with Precalculus A * | 4 |
| AND | |
MA 172 | Calculus with Precalculus B | 4 |
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MA 200 | Calculus II * | 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 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 |
ED 461 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, credit for MA 181 and MA 200 can be earned with appropriate AP . 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 Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
Sample Degree Plan - Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One - Fall
EN 101 | Composition I * | 3 |
MA 181 | Calculus I * | 4 |
PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| Social Science (SS) core course * | 3 |
| Philosophy (PH) core course * | |
MA 181: (MT core course) Not all students should begin with MA 181. Follow placement recommendations and advisor guidance in course selection.
EN 101: Composition core course
Year One - Spring
MA 200 is available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd numbered Spring semesters, students should complete an elective course.
EN 102: WR core course
TRS 100: TRS core course
MA 218: DSCI core course
Year Two - Fall
MA 210 | Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math | 3 |
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MA 230 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 325 | Differential Equations | 3 |
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PHYS 271 | General Physics I * | 3 |
PHYS 271L | General Physics I Lab * | 1 |
ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
EN | Literature (LT) core course * | 3 |
MA 325 is available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 230.
PHYS 271: NS core course
PHYS 271L: NS lab core course
Year Two - Spring
ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
ED 309 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
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MA 215 | Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 200 | Calculus II * | 3 |
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MA 257 | Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 221 | Multivariable Calculus * | 4 |
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PHYS 272 | General Physics II * | 3 |
PHYS 272L | General Physics II Lab * | 1 |
MA 200 and 257 are available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd-numbered Spring semesters, students should complete MA 215 and 221.
PHYS 272: DSCI core course
Year Three - Fall
ED 338 | Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
MA 309 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
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MA 230 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 325 | Differential Equations | 3 |
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MA 420 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 425 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
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| Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course * | |
| Depth in Faith and Reason core course * | 3 |
MA 325 and 420 are available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 230 and 425.
Year Three - Spring
ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 | 3 |
| | |
MA 215 | Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 257 | Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques | 3 |
| | |
MA 124 | History of Mathematics * | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 221 | Multivariable Calculus * | 4 |
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HI | History (HI) core course * | 3 |
MA 257 and 418 are available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd-numbered Spring semesters, students should complete
MA 215 and 221.
Year Four - Fall
ED 369 | Secondary Teaching Methods in Mathematics | 3 |
MA 409 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
MA 427 | Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries | 3 |
| | |
MA 420 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| OR | |
MA 425 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| | |
| Social Science (SS) core course * | 3 |
| Depth in Humanities core course | 3 |
MA 420 is available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 425.
Year Four - Spring
ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary | 6 |
ED 461 | Classroom Management in the PK-12 Classroom | 3 |
| One (1) elective | 3 |