Mathematics Education, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education enables the student to combine the strengths of in-depth preparation in mathematics with the professional teacher education skills necessary for success in the secondary classroom. The program involves practical experience inside and outside the classroom, as well as faculty mentoring throughout class study and student teaching. Students have the option of certification for either grades 9-12 or grades 5-12.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHYS or CHEM w/Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
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COMM and Foreign Language
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| OR | |
| Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
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| Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours: | 6 |
FA/THTR/ART/Music
| Elective(s) | 3 |
HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Cognates
| CSC 121 | Programming I: Control Structures | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Major
Secondary Education Courses
All education majors must take Student Teaching for 12 credits and the Professional Seminar course for 1 credit. EDUC 455 and EDUC 456 must equal 12 credits during the Student Teaching semester.
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120
See TEACHER LICENSURE for program admission and other information.