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Middle-Level Math Education

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A.A.T. Degree (G,W)

The Middle-Level Mathematics Education Associate of Arts in Teaching degree program prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program that leads to a teaching career in middle school mathematics. The program provides rigorous math course work, integrated educational technology, and experiences in a math center and a middle school environment.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Employ mathematical strategies to solve algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, and calculus problems.
  2. Analyze mathematical principles and theories as they relate to a variety of applications.
  3. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of adolescents in designing and delivering instruction.
  4. Access and implement educational technology.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Graduation Requirements

Core Courses

ECO 111Macroeconomics

3
ENG 101Composition I

3
ENG 102Composition II

3
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I

5
PSY 121General Psychology

3
SSC 100First Year Seminar

1

Program/Major Courses

MAT 143College Geometry

3
MAT 162Statistical Reasoning

4
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II

4
MAT 200Mathematics Internship

3
MAT 251Finite Math

3
MAT 253Discrete Mathematics

3
MAT 281Calculus I

4
MAT 282Calculus II

4
SPE 233Introduction to Exceptional Learners

3

Program/Major Support Courses

BIO 140General Biology

4
ENG 124Oral Communications

3
PSY 126Child and Adolescent Development

3
SCI 150Earth and Space Science

3
SPA 136Spanish Communication I

4

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1
ENG 101Composition I

3
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I

5
MAT 162Statistical Reasoning

4
PSY 121General Psychology

3

Semester 2

ENG 102Composition II

3
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II

4
MAT 251Finite Math

3
PSY 126Child and Adolescent Development

3
SPA 136Spanish Communication I

4

Semester 3

SPE 233Introduction to Exceptional Learners

3
ECO 111Macroeconomics

3
MAT 143College Geometry

3
MAT 281Calculus I

4
SCI 150Earth and Space Science

3

Semester 4

BIO 140General Biology

4
ENG 124Oral Communications

3
MAT 200Mathematics Internship

3
MAT 253Discrete Mathematics

3
MAT 282Calculus II

4

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 66 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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