2009-2010 - Bowie State University

Mathematics (NCTM) standards for secondary mathematics and meets the requirements for teacher
certification in the State of Maryland. Through their coursework, students fulfill the main requirements
for a major in Mathematics, assuring a strong basic knowledge of the subject matter. In addition, their
teaching skills are developed through an appropriate sequence of education courses.
Major in Mathematics Education Program Goals
1. To provide a level of mastery in the field of mathematics sufficient to enable the graduate to
teach all mathematics courses at the secondary level (pre‐algebra through calculus).
2. To provide, through example, models of teaching excellence and professionalism appropriate
for educators in the field of mathematics.
3. To provide a foundation for higher studies should the student decide to pursue a graduate
degree in mathematics or a related field.
4. To implement, practice and promulgate the professional and academic standards prescribed by
the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
SAMPLE PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
Sem. Hrs.
First Semester
MATH 225 Calculus I 4
ENGL 101 Expository Writing 3
FRSE 101 Freshman Seminar 3
HEED 102 Life and Health/ Fund. of Sex Education 3
COMM 101 Oral Communication 3
16
Second Semester
MATH 226 Calculus II 4
COSC 112 Computer Science I 4
EDUC 101 Introduction to Education 3
ENGL 102 Argument and Research 3
____ ___ Social Sciences 3
17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
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MATH 228 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 240 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
EDUC 201 Human Growth and Development 3
HIST 114 African‐American History to 1865 or
HIST 115 African‐American History since 1865 3
____ ___ Arts and Humanities 3
15
Second Semester
MATH 232 Multivariable Calculus 4
MATH 320 Introduction to Number Theory 3
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