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2024 Siena Heights University Catalog

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2024 Siena Heights University Catalog

Mathematics, Secondary Educator Certification, B.A.

Course Requirements for Major

Program Requirements: 39 Credit Hours

MAT 149 Problem Solving 3 credit hours
MAT 174 Data Analysis And Statistics 3 credit hours
MAT 181 Calculus With Analytic Geometry I 4 credit hours
MAT 182 Calculus With Analytic Geometry II 4 credit hours
MAT 244 Statistical Analysis And Design 3 credit hours
MAT 252 Math and Methods for Elementary Teachers II 3 credit hours
MAT 261 An Introduction to Abstract Math 3 credit hours
MAT 345 Linear Algebra 3 credit hours
MAT 350 History of Math 3 credit hours
MAT 352 Geometry 3 credit hours
MAT 356 Math Modeling 3 credit hours
MAT 372 Secondary Math Methods 4 credit hours

Specialized Program of Study: (student must choose one of the following 3 options)

Option A: 5-9 Grade band (5 credit hours)

EDU 306 Grades 3 – 6 Literacy 3 credit hours
EDU 343 Assessment & Evaluation in Education 2 credit hours

Option B: 7-12 Grade band (3 credit hours)

MAT 442 Introduction To Abstract Algebra 3 credit hours

Option C: Both 5-9 and 7-12 grade bands (8 credit hours)

EDU 306 Grades 3 – 6 Literacy 3 credit hours
EDU 343 Assessment & Evaluation in Education 2 credit hours
MAT 442 Introduction To Abstract Algebra 3 credit hours

Cognate Requirements: 54 Credit Hours

BIO 141 Basic Concepts Of The Cell 4 credit hours
or
CHE 141 General Chemistry I 4 credit hours
or
ENV 110 Introduction To Environmental Science 4 credit hours
or
PHY 161 Physics I (Calculus Based) 4 credit hours
EDU 115 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hours
EDU 150 Freshman Seminar I 1 credit hours
EDU 201 Principles Of Teaching In School And Society 3 credit hours
EDU 205 Communication in Education 3 credit hours
EDU 250 Sophomore Seminar II 1 credit hours
EDU 315 Exceptional Children & Youth in the Regular Classroom 3 credit hours
EDU 320 Technology for Educators 2 credit hours
EDU 336 Disciplinary Literacy 3 credit hours
EDU 340 Diversity and Inclusion in Education 3 credit hours
EDU 346 Collaboration & Professionalism 3 credit hours
EDU 350 Junior Seminar III 1 credit hours
EDU 352 Behavior Management 2 credit hours
EDU 356 Elementary Core Methods II 3 credit hours
EDU 372 Secondary Education Methods 3 credit hours
EDU 435 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 credit hours
EDU 450 Senior Seminar IV 1 credit hours
EDU 480 Student Teaching 10 credit hours
EDU 495 Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit hours

Total of Major: 96-101 Credit Hours

Liberal Arts: 24 Credit Hours

General Electives: 0 Credit Hours

Total for Degree: 120-125 Credit Hours

Other Requirements

Secondary Mathematics Teacher candidates must complete four (4) courses in Mathematics at the 200-level or higher at Siena Heights University.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher candidates can declare themselves as education majors their first year. At the end of their first year, they apply for intent. Along with several requirements, the minimum GPA must be 2.50. At the end of their second year, they apply for candidacy, which requires a developmental increase of a 2.75 GPA along with other requirements. At the end of their third year, candidates apply for full acceptance. This level has the most rigorous requirements with an increase of a minimum of 3.00 GPA.

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