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freshman year. The application procedure requires the student to compile a brief portfolio and to undergo an
interview with a representative of the Admission and Retention Committee of the College of Education. In
addition, the student must take and pass the appropriate sections of the State-approved teacher competency
exams (Praxis I and Praxis II). For further information, please consult your advisor in the College of Education.
The following course requirements (46 semester hours) are in addition to the requirements described above.

Required Courses in Mathematics (12 semester hours)
MATH 310 Introduction to Geometries 3
MATH 410 History of Mathematics 3
MATH 414 Methods of Teaching Sec. School Math 3
MATH 420 Abstract Algebra I 3

Required Courses in Education (37 semester hours)
EDUC 101 Introduction to Education 3
EDUC 201 Human Growth and Development 3
EDUC 311 Managing the Diverse Classroom 3
EDUC 316 Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 402 Assessment and Evaluation 3
SCED 305 Practicum III 1
SCED 401 Directed Teaching and Seminar 12
SPED 403 Orientation to Special Education 3
SCED 450 Methods of Teaching Reading/SCED 3
SCED 451 Methods of Teaching Reading (Part II) 3

Note: Mathematics Education majors must take MATH 450: Overview of College Mathematics as their
general education mathematics elective.

COMPETENCIES (MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TRACK)
This program is designed specifically to prepare students to teach mathematics at the secondary school level.
The curriculum exposes the student to those topics stressed in the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM) standards for secondary mathematics and meets the requirements for teacher
certification in the State of Maryland. Through their coursework, students fulfill the main requirements for a
major in Mathematics, assuring a strong basic knowledge of the subject matter. In addition, their teaching
skills are developed through an appropriate sequence of education courses.

Major in Mathematics Education Program Goals

1. To provide a level of mastery in the field of mathematics sufficient to enable the graduate to teach all
mathematics courses at the secondary level (pre-algebra through calculus).
2. To provide, through example, models of teaching excellence and professionalism appropriate for
educators in the field of mathematics.
3. To provide a foundation for higher studies should the student decide to pursue a graduate degree in
mathematics or a related field.
4. To implement, practice and promulgate the professional and academic standards prescribed
by the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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