The Adolescence Education: Mathematics program requires completion of a mathematics major, while simultaneously completing a second major in education, with courses in pedagogy that are specific to the content that will be taught.

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Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Adolescence Education: Mathematics B.A. candidates will be able to:

   • demonstrate effective planning of classroom-based instruction.
   • demonstrate pedagogical and professional knowledge by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate materials, activities, and instructional strategies.
   • demonstrate positive effects on adolescent student learning.

Additional Information:

All Mathematics Education courses must be completed with a 2.7 or higher, with a 3.0 GPA in the education major.Education courses (EDLS and SECD courses) require a minimum grade of 2.7 or above; therefore, these courses will not satisfy the requirement if students elect the S/P/U grading option.  However, an S grade can be used to fulfill cognate requirements in the major. Students must follow the S/P/U policy for the math major they are pursuing.

All students enrolled in the Adolescence Mathematics Education Program must also complete a major in mathematics. The mathematics major must be completed with a 2.75 GPA or higher. Contact the Department of Mathematics to declare the major, be assigned a mathematics adviser, and select appropriate courses.