2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

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2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics for Secondary Education, B.S.

This program offers a curriculum designed specifically to meet the needs of the future secondary mathematics teacher. The curriculum for this major combines theory and applications of mathematics, principles and methods of secondary education, experience with mathematical software and computer programming, and field experience. Mathematics majors seeking teaching certification must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in college coursework, a 3.0 GPA in professional education courses, and a 3.0 GPA in mathematics content courses.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under academic policies and regulations in the undergraduate introductory section of this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

Teacher Certification Requirements

Full information on teacher certification may be found in the section titled Teacher Certification at Fontbonne University following the graduate programs’ section in this catalog, as well as in the appropriate departmental sections of this catalog.

General Education Requirements

The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are explained in the undergraduate academic information section of this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

Courses Required for the Major

MTH 115 - Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 120 - Discrete Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit(s): 4
MTH 151 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit(s): 4
MTH 200 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 250 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Credit(s): 4
MTH 288 - Portfolio A Credit(s): 0
MTH 305 - Readings in the History of Mathematics Credit(s): 2
MTH 320 - Elements of Geometry Credit(s): 3
MTH 430 - Algebraic Structures Credit(s): 3
MTH 498 - Senior Portfolio Credit(s): 1
MTH 499 - Senior Synthesis Credit(s): 3

One of the Following Four Courses (3 credits)

CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4
CIS 300 - Modeling and Numerical Approximation Credit(s): 3
CIS 465 - Robotics Credit(s): 3
MTH 310 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3

One of the Following Two Courses (3-4 credits)

BIO 108 - Introduction to Life Science with Lab Credit(s): 3

One of the Following Two Pairs of Courses (8 credits)

PHY 218 - Engineering Physics I with Lab Credit(s): 4
AND
PHY 220 - Engineering Physics II with Lab Credit(s): 4
CHM 106 - General Chemistry I with Lab Credit(s): 4
AND
CHM 108 - General Chemistry II with Lab Credit(s): 4

Professional Courses Required For Certification

EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
EDU 313 - Methods & Practicum for Middle, Secondary, & Community Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 350 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit(s): 3
EDU 401 - Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques-Middle/Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 447 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment-Middle and Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 451 - Student Teaching at the Secondary Level* Credit(s): 2-12

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