Mathematics Education, BS (GPS)

This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Arts and Humanities Credits / Units: 3
CORE - History Credits / Units: 3
CS 1150 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1150L - Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1160L - Intro to Comp Prog Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1180L - Computer Science I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 17 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKER: Complete MTH 2300 with a C or better.

Term Two

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 3450 - Geometry for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: See mathematics education advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Complete MTH 2310, 2800, 3450, and 2530 with a C or better.

Maintain a GPA of 2.7 or better.

Apply for next semester’s ED 2650 field experience during first week of this semester.

Term Three

MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1

Total: 14 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Apply for next semester’s ED 2750 field experience during first week of this semester.

Term Four

MTH 2330 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3
or
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH Course: MTH 4400 or MTH 4710 or MTH 4910 Credits / Units: 3
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain a GPA of 2.7 or better. Complete MTH 4400, MTH 4710, or MTH 4910 with a C or better.

Students seeking licensure should apply for admission to undergraduate licensure program in CHEH once completed or enrolled in MTH 2800 and one of MTH 3450 or STT 3420 or MTH 4460.

Take Ohio Assessment for Educators APK test after finishing ED 2700 and EDS 2900

Term Five

MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH Course: MTH 4400 or MTH 4710 or MTH 4910 Credits / Units: 3
ED 4000-level licensure course or department-approved MTH/STT elective - see advisors Credits / Units: 3
STT 3420 - Probability and Statistics for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Complete MTH 4510 and MTH 4710, MTH 4400, or MTH 4910 with a C or better.

Term Six

MTH 4460 - Problem Solving and Mathematical Modeling for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH Course: MTH 4400 or MTH 4710 or MTH 4910 Credits / Units: 3
ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3
General Electives Credits / Units: 2-3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Complete MTH 4400, 4710, or 4910 with a C or better.

Maintain a GPA of 2.7 and math GPA of 2.0 or better.

Students seeking licensure must receive a passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Integrated Mathematics exam before applying for student teaching.

Term Seven

Licensure courses or General electives - see advisors Credits / Units: 10
General Elective Credits / Units: 2
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain a GPA of 2.7 and math GPA of 2.0 or better.

Term Eight

Student teaching and seminar OR Department-approved math elective and General electives 12 Hours

Total: 12 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKER: Maintain a GPA of 2.7 and math GPA of 2.0 or better.