Mathematics & Computer Science: Mathematics/Secondary Education Program
Office Hours:
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Program Contact:
DP Adhikari, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Center for Natural and Health Science (CNHS) building, Room 339
(570) 348-6211 ext. 2375
Kenny Rushinski
Class of 2011
I am currently spending a majority of my week as a data analyst just outside of Chicago, building data bases for a major food and beverage company. What was great about Marywood was that I never felt like just another number in any of my classes. I never felt out of place asking questions and that allowed me to get a better understanding of any and all concepts that I can now use to further my career.
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B.S. in Mathematics/Secondary Education
In addition to the goals for mathematics majors, students in the B.S. in Math/Secondary Education program will:
- Know and understand mathematics substantially beyond that which they may be expected to teach.
- Be able to relate
that mathematics to the world of the student. - Be able to make the pupil aware of the role of mathematics in our culture and of the relationship between mathematics and the natural and social sciences.
- Be able to plan and implement a program of learning in mathematics for students of varying backgrounds and abilities.
- Be able to evaluate the learning process through a variety of methods and set up an environment conducive to learning.
- Recognize learning disabilities and know the appropriate measures to take in such cases.
Course Requirements
All Current Curriculum Guides
I. Required courses (40 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 142 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
| MATH 155 or 220 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 212 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 213 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 219 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 321 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 322 & L | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 323 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MATH 324 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 411 B | Curriculum methods & Materials | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 495 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
II. Cognate requirement (4 credits)
Mathematics/Secondary Education majors must take PHYS 303, 303L. These courses satisfy Category III of the Liberal Arts Core Requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 303 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 303L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
All Marywood undergraduate students must have a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. Math majors must take enough general elective credits to meet this minimum before graduation.
III. General Education Courses (35 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 000 | Field Experience (ongoing) | 0 |
| EDUC 005D* | Practicum IV Secondary/PK-12 | 1 |
| EDUC 100/101 | Introduction to Education | .5, .5 |
| PSYC 252 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 311* | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 411A* | Effective Instruction in Secondary and K-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUC 414* | Social Foundations | 3 |
| Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | 3 | |
| Curriculum Adaptations (Taken while Student Teaching) | 3 | |
| SPED 367* | Behavior and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 461* | Methods, Materials, and Assessment for Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDUC 442 A-Q* | Student Teaching | 9 |
Note: The following courses MUST be taken as a block in one semester:
EDUC 005D*, EDUC 311*, EDUC 411A*, EDUC 414*, and SPED 367*.
*Upper-level course: requires successful completion of sophomore screening.
**Course taken with student teaching.