Mathematics Education, B.S.

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Program Description

The Secondary Education – Mathematics major is designed for students who plan to teach Mathematics at middle, junior or high school level or for graduate studies in the field. The degree will prepare students to become state certified to teach the subject at any secondary level and help to address shortages of secondary math educators in Utah. Graduates will not only understand the art of teaching but also have a deep content knowledge of Mathematics. Graduates of this program are able to accurately interpret and translate pictorial and descriptive information into mathematical statements; solve problems quantitatively and communicate results clearly; demonstrate understanding of numeric, algebraic and geometric reasoning; and, demonstrate computational skills in areas of applied mathematics.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Completion of MATH 1210 Calculus I, MATH 1220 Calculus II, and MATH 2210 Calculus III with a 3.0 GPA.
2. Completion of STAT 2040 Principles of Statistics with a grade of "B-" or higher.
3. ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher.
4. GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than a C in content area courses.
5. Completion of all General Education requirements and 70% of content area courses.
6. Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check.

Program Requirements

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 According to student placement, pre-requisites may be required 

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 Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

Graduation Requirements  

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least 40 credit hours in upper-division courses.
2. Overall Grade of 3.0 (B) or above with no grade lower than a C or better in MATH or STAT courses and no grade lower than a B- in EDSC or EDSP courses.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. Completion of Math Department Exit Survey.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track. (Note: This graduation plan has not been updated, please contact the department for the most updated plan.)

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate deep conceptual understanding of the mathematics they will be teaching in the future.
2. Create developmentally appropriate lesson and unit plans that incorporate national and state standards for secondary mathematics.
3. Communicate mathematics effectively, both orally and in writing, using mathematical notation and language and well-structured logical arguments.
4. Evaluate technology as to its ability to enhance their students' development of mathematical thinking.
5. Examine the development of mathematics with respect to culture and history.