2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mathematics Major - Teaching Specialization


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Program Contact/Coordinator
Kurt Cogswell, Head
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Harding Hall 228
605-688-6196
e-mail: kurt.cogswell@sdstate.edu
http://mathstat.sdstate.edu
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Program Information
Secondary school mathematics educators need to be mathematicians as well as skilled educators, so the Mathematics Education Specialists take the same challenging core upper level mathematics courses as those math majors pursuing other professional goals. In addition to this rigorous mathematics curriculum, Mathematics Education Specialists take the full block of education courses.  This program allows graduates to find meaningful careers in secondary education, as well as preparing students for graduate study.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the mathematics major with teaching specialization, students should be able to:

  • Outcome #1: Demonstrate competence in all core areas of undergraduate mathematics.
  • Outcome #2: Develop a career as a mathematics educator.
  • Outcome #3: Use contemporary mathematical and presentation software and technology.
  • Outcome #4: Apply pedagogical knowledge to allow them to grow as a teacher.
  • Outcome #5: Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing in the discipline.
  • Outcome #6: Articulate complex ideas to an audience.

Academic Requirements
A grade of “C” or above is required in all Math courses.

 

Course Delivery Format
Program courses are delivered on campus, in classroom and laboratory settings, online, and at off campus attendance centers.

Requirements for Mathematics Major - Teaching Specialization: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Science in Engineering

System General Education Requirements*: 33


Institutional Graduation Requirements:** 5


Electives: 0-3


Teaching Specialization Requirements


Professional Semester III


Additional Requirements


  • Students must also receive a “C” grade or better in  ,  , and   or higher.
  • There are GPA requirements for entry into and continuation within the teacher education program. For additional information please consult the Secondary Education Handbook.

Total Required Credits: 120


Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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