Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Publication: 2022-2023 Catalog Program: Mathematics - Concentration: Teacher Certification (BS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Mathematics - Concentration: Teacher Certification (BS)128 credits required for graduation |
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Bachelor of Science - Mathematics DegreeThe School of Science and Technology offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Mathematics. The Mathematics Major includes concentrations in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Teacher Certification. Laboratory CoursesMany courses in the School of Science and Technology include both a class and a laboratory component. The laboratory and class components complement each other as integrated elements of a course that facilitate the accomplishment of the Course Outcome Goals. As such they cannot be separated. Students must pass both the lab and class. If a student fails either the class or the laboratory component, they will receive a fail grade and must repeat the class. CurriculumGeneral Education Requirements (60 hours)The primary objective of the general education requirements is to guarantee that all students seeking a degree will be exposed to a common set of learning experiences that draw from a broad spectrum of subject areas. These common learning experiences are designed so that a student who completes the Core Curriculum will achieve the general education program goals as well as take introductory courses in the mathematics major that are prerequisite to courses in the program of study curriculum. Additional Requirements (3 hours)The physical education requirement is comprised of one credit hour of Wellness and two credit hours of additional Physical Education. Legislative RequirementsGeorgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination. The courses and the requirement(s) each course satisfies are as follows:
Major Requirements (60 hours)The courses in the Mathematics Major consist of both required and elective courses. The required courses are designed to ensure that all students receiving the BS Mathematics degree will share a common set of learning experiences toward achievement of the Program Outcome Goals. In addition, students will apply these learning experiences in the accomplishment of a capstone experience. Elective courses allow students to delve further into area of specialization that provide breadth and/or depth of learning. | ||||
Program Outcome GoalsBachelor of Science - MathematicsConcentration: Teacher CertificationGraduates who complete the Mathematics Major (Teacher Certification Concentration) will be able to:
Educator Preparation GoalsThe School of Education is committed to preparing teachers who ensure that students reach high levels of achievement. GGC graduates are caring, competent, analytical, collaborative, and adaptive. Research supports the central role of each of these domains in fostering student achievement. Each of these domains is operationally defined by a set of specific learning outcomes which are expected of candidates in all programs. Domain 1: Interpersonal Expertise 2.5 Candidates foster environments that reflect ethical behavior, respect, kindness, safety, and care. Domain 2: Content and Pedagogical Expertise 2.1 Candidates know the content they are expected to teach and engage in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to provide all learners with engaging curriculum and learning experiences based on local and state standards. Domain 3: Assessment and Analytical Expertise 3.1 Candidates assess student learning using appropriate assessment tools. Domain 4: Leadership Expertise 4.10 Candidates assume leadership roles in classrooms and other school/community environments. Domain 5: Adaptive Expertise 5.1 Candidates exhibit routine and adaptive expertise for teaching. Admission to the Educator Preparation ProgramsAdmission to the Educator Preparation is required for admission to junior- and senior-level courses in the majors. The following requirements must be met for admission into the Elementary Education and Special Education majors, as well as the Teacher Certification Tracks of the biology, English, history, mathematics, and political science majors.
Prospective applicants to the Educator Preparation Programs may obtain application information from their mentors or from the School of Education. | ||||
General Education (60 semester hours) | ||||
Area A - Essential Skills: (9 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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ENGL 1101 - English Composition I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 1113 - Pre-calculus | (4) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 2200 - Calculus I | (4) Credit Hours | |||
(extra hour will count in Area F) | ||||
Area B - Institutional Option (4 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 1001 - Introduction to Computing | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area C - Humanities/Fine Arts (6 semester hours) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ARTS 1100 - Art Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2121 - British Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2122 - British Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2131 - American Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2132 - American Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FILM 1005 - Introduction to Film | (3) Credit Hours | |||
THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELN 1100 - World Religions | (3) Credit Hours | |||
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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Area D - Natural Sciences, Math, Technology (11 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
(extra hour will count in Area F) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 2110 - Digital Media | (4) Credit Hours | |||
ITEC 2120 - Introduction to Programming | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area E - Social Science (12 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
POLS 1101 - American Government | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History/Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History/Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1121 - Survey of Western Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1122 - Survey of Western Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ECON 2100 - Introduction to Economics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area F - Courses Related to the Program of Study (18 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MATH 2200 - Calculus I if not taken in Area A | (4) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 2210 - Calculus II | (4) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 2220 - Calculus III | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 2450 - Linear Algebra | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 2500 - Foundations of Mathematics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one: if MATH 2200 is in Area A | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MATH 2050 - Statistical Data Analysis for the Sciences (if not taken in Area F) | 3 Credit Hours | |||
MATH 2300 - Discrete Math | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 2600 - Mathematical Modeling | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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Additional Requirements (3 hours) | ||||
Physical Education Requirement | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PHED 1101 - Choices for Life | (1) Credit Hours | |||
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Program of Study (64 semester hours) | ||||
Required Mathematics Courses (15-18 hrs) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MATH 2050 - Statistical Data Analysis for the Sciences | 3 Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 3021 - Geometry | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 3300 - Mathematical Statistics I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 3500 - Abstract Algebra I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 3550 - History of Mathematics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 3700 - Real Analysis I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Mathematics Elective Courses (6-9 hours)Any 3000/4000 level MATH courses except MATH 3008, MATH 3011, MATH 3111, or MATH 3311. | ||||
Required Education Courses (41 hours)(Formal Admission to Educator Preparation Required) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 2110 - Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3100 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs P-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3400A - Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3400B - Secondary Education Field I | (1) Credit Hours | |||
READ 3400 - Content Area Literacies | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3650A - Instructional Methods in the Secondary Classroom | (2) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3650B - Secondary Education Field II | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3650C - Differentiated Topics Seminar in Secondary Education | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3700 - Digital Age Teaching Seminar | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4060 - Opening of School Experience: Mathematics | 0 Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4600A - Instructional Adaptation in Grades 6-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4600B - Educational Assessment in Grades 6-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4600C - Grades 6-12 Practicum | (2) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4800 - Leadership Seminar | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4865A - Student Teaching: Professional Practices | (4) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4865B - Student Teaching: Planning and Assessment | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Note*required prior to Admission to Teacher Education | ||||
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