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Degree Requirements
Major: Course Requirements for the Major in Mathematics
- 640:151 Calculus
- 640:152 Calculus
- 198:111 Introduction to Computer Science
- 640:251 Calculus
- 640:250 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- 640:252 Differential Equations
- 640:300 Math Reasoning
- 640:311 Advanced Calculus
- 640:___ An Applied Mathematics Course (Acceptable courses include 640: 321, 336, 338, 354, 373, 424, 428, 454, and 395)
- 640:351 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
- 640:435 Geometry
- 640:477 Mathematical Theory of Probability
- 640:481 Mathematical Theory of Statistics
- 640:436 History of Mathematics
- 640:___ Mathematics Elective
General Education:
Students are required to complete coursework in each of the following areas. It is highly recommended that you coordinate the elements of this list with those of the general distribution requirements of your undergraduate college to make the most efficient use of your time.
- Arts (music theory, art history or appreciation, theater appreciation)
- Humanities (languages, linguistics, religion, literature, philosophy, classics, history)
- Mathematics (math, statistics)
- Science (life, earth and space, physical, or environmental)
- Technology (computer science or a technology-based course in a discipline)
- Foreign Language (two semesters or demonstrated competence equal to the second semester)
- Psychology
- 01:830:101 General Psychology
- 01:830:333 Adolescent Psychology
Liberal Arts:
The total number of credits in coursework in Liberal Arts, including the major, must be at least 90. Neither Education courses, nor any other vocationally-oriented coursework (accounting, engineering, etc.) may be counted toward the 90 liberal arts credits; no School 05 or School 15 courses may be included.
Professional Education:
| Year |
Professional Education Courses |
Undergrad.
Education
Credits |
Graduate
Education
Credits |
Sophomore
OR
Junior
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| Course # |
Course Title |
Crs |
| 05:300:200* |
Exploring Teaching as a Profession |
3 |
| 05:300:306 |
Principles of Classroom Learning |
3 |
|
6 |
N/A |
| Junior Fall |
| 05:300:341 |
Modern High School Mathematics |
3 |
|
3 |
N/A |
Junior
Spring |
| 05:300:342* |
Supervised Undergraduate Tutoring in Mathematics |
3 |
|
3 |
N/A |
Senior
Fall
|
| 05:300:401 |
Individual and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom |
3 |
| 05:300:442 |
Problem Sovling |
3 |
|
6 |
N/A |
Senior
Spring |
| 05:300:443 |
Metods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics |
3 |
| 05:300:444* |
Practicum in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics |
3 |
|
6 |
N/A |
| Summer |
| 15:254:548 |
Technology in Math Teaching |
3 |
| 15:255:533 |
Assessment and Measurement for Teachers |
2 |
|
N/A |
5 |
Fifth
Year
Fall |
| 15:255:534 |
Classroom Organization |
1 |
| 15:255:535** |
Internship in Teaching |
9 |
| 15:255:536 |
Internship Seminar |
3 |
|
N/A |
13 |
Fifth
Year
Spring |
| 15:255:537 |
Education, Ethics, and Society |
3 |
| 15:255:538 |
Teacher as Researcher |
3 |
| Grad Level |
Elective in Mathematics |
3 |
| Grad Level |
Elective in Mathematics Education or Liberal Arts |
3 |
|
N/A |
12 |
| Total Credits |
24 |
30 |
| Notes: |
- *This course has a required field experience component.
- **One semester of supervised full-time teaching in the classroom of a cooperating teacher.
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Portfolio:
Students must compile a portfolio of their best work to be submitted and evaluated at the end of the program. The contents of this portfolio are specified in the Student Policy and Procedures Handbook. (This requirement applies to students admitted March 2007 and after.)
Physiology, Hygiene, and Substance Abuse Issues:
During the Internship semester, students must either attend a series of seminars addressing issues of human physiology, hygiene, and substance abuse or must pass the official New Jersey Department of Education examination on these topics.
Praxis II:
Students seeking certification in mathematics must achieve a passing score on the Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Test Code 10061) Praxis II examination.
Comprehensive Examination:
No comprehensive examination is required.
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