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BA in Adolescence Education: Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics, in conjunction with the Department of Education, offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a concentration in mathematics designed to partially fulfill the requirements of the New York State Initial Teaching Certificate. Thus, it provides courses and experiences necessary for planning and assessing instructional activities for students from a variety of backgrounds and needs. The required mathematics credits include courses in Algebra, Geometry, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Probability and Statistics and Foundations.

The Program of Study

Required Mathematics Courses:

MTH
240
Theory of Numbers (3 credits)
MTH
250
Linear Algebra (3 credits)
MTH
310
Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
MTH
403
Geometry (3 credits)
MTH
421
Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
MTH
432
Probability and Statistics I (3 credits)
MTH
440
History and Foundations of Mathematics (3 credits)


One of the following:

MTH
302
 Differential Equations (3 credits)
MTH
410
 Advanced Calculus (3 credits)
MTH
415
 Complex Variables (3 credits)

Click here to see the projected schedule of Undergraduate Mathematics offerings.

Education Requirements

EDU
201
Principles and Procedures of Education (3 credits)
PSY
210
Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDU
250
Introductory Field Experience in Education (3 credits)
EDU
202
 Foundational Theory (3 credits)
PSY
213
 Adolescent Psychology (3 credits)
EDU
337
 Instruction and Assessment Strategies on the Secondary Level (3 credits)
EDU
375
 Literacy Across the Curriculum: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas, grades 7 - 12 (3 credits)
EDU
374
 Literacy and Learning in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3 credits)
EDU
462
Observation and Student Teaching for Teaching Adolescence Students (9 credits)

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