Mathematics, B.S.ED.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 45 hours as follows:

EDEL 466 - Computers in Education Credits: (3)

MATH 153 - Calculus I Credits: (4)
MATH 250 - Introduction to Logic and Proof Credits: (3)
MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits: (4)
MATH 256 - Calculus III Credits: (4)
MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: (3)
MATH 300 - Problem Solving Credits: (2)
MATH 310 - Discrete Structures Credits: (3)
MATH 361 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 362 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 400 - History of Mathematics Credits: (3)
MATH 411 - Foundations in Geometry Credits: (3)
MATH 479 - Capstone: Seminar Credits: (2)

Electives

Math electives (6 hours) selected from:

MATH 370 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3)
MATH 375 - Statistical Methods II Credits: (3)
MATH 412 - Modern Geometries Credits: (3)
MATH 422 - Real Analysis Credits: (3)
MATH 423 - Advanced Calculus II Credits: (3)
MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 462 - Linear Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 470 - Probability and Statistics II Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements

To complete the program, 41 hours are required, including the professional education sequence (28 hours) for secondary and special subject teaching. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide

This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I in an odd numbered year.

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Freshman Year

If a student is not beginning in Calculus I, see the department for a revised course sequence.

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 153 - Calculus I Credits: (4)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)
MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits: (4)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 18)

P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

MATH 250 - Introduction to Logic and Proof Credits: (3)
MATH 256 - Calculus III Credits: (4)
MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

General Elective Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P6 World Culture Credits: (3)

EDCI 231 - Historical, Social, and Philosophical Foundations of Education Credits: (3)
MATH 310 - Discrete Structures Credits: (3)
MATH 362 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P3 History Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

MATH 411 - Foundations in Geometry Credits: (3)
PSY 322 - Adolescent Development: Problems and Achievements Credits: (3)

Plus

MATH 361 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra Credits: (3)
or
MATH 462 - Linear Algebra Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

MATH Elective Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

EDRD 323 - Reading and Communication Skills in Content Areas Credits: (2)
MATH 361 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 400 - History of Mathematics Credits: (3)
PSY 321 - Educational Psychology Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
EDEL 466 Computers in Education Credits: (3)

MATH 300 - Problem Solving Credits: (2)
MATH 415 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School Credits: (3)
MATH 479 - Capstone: Seminar Credits: (2)
SPED 335 - Teaching Exceptional Children Credits: (2)

Spring Semester (Hours 12)

EDSE 490 - Supervised Student Teaching Credits: (6)
EDSE 495 - Seminar Credits: (3)
MATH 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in Mathematics, 9-12 Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Additional Information

If a student is not beginning in Calculus I, see the department for a revised course sequence.
This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I in an odd numbered year.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.