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Mathematics Education - B.S.Ed.

General Information

Degree & Major:

College Name:

Mary Frances Early College of Education

Department Name:

Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education

Contact:

612 Aderhold Hall
coeadvising@uga.edu

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Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

The Mathematics Education program at the University of Georgia offers a nationally accredited program that prepares students to teach mathematics in secondary school (grades 6-12) and beyond. The program emphasizes a blend of mathematical studies, professional studies, and practical experience in schools. Students study the latest developments in curriculum and instruction, including instructional technology. Graduates of the Teacher Certification option receive the Bachelor of Science in Education degree and are eligible for initial certification in Georgia. Graduates who choose the Teaching Advanced Mathematics option are prepared for a wide range of options, including further study in mathematics and mathematics education, however, this option does not include Teacher Certification.

Details

Career Opportunities:	This degree prepares students to teach mathematics in grades 6-12.
Expectations of Transfer Students:	Students transferring into Mathematics Education should have completed all core requirements, including the equivalent to the calculus sequence of MATH 2250, 2260. An overall GPA of 2.75 is required.
Special Requirements:	A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required in each course with a MATH, STAT, or EMAT prefix and in each education course. Mathematics Education is a restricted major admitting only 25 students per cohort. All students must meet the following minimum qualifications to be admitted: overall grade point average of 2.75; grade of C or better in MATH 2250, 2260, 3200; and documented completion of at least 30 clock hours of tutoring 1-2 students in the mathematics of grades 6-12 in a structured setting. All students meeting these requirements will then be ranked using the following formula: grade in MATH 2250 + grade in MATH 2260 + grade in MATH 3200 + overall grade point average. Students who have at least 9.75 points will then be rank ordered, and the 25 students having the highest point totals will be admitted to the cohort. A student who has been admitted and is unable to enroll will automatically be allowed into the next cohort he or she is able to join. Students who were denied admission can reapply as many times as they wish.
Student Organizations:	The Mathematics Education Student Association (MESA) is an official affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and is open to all University of Georgia students. MESA serves the mathematics education community by organizing colloquia and receptions with invited speakers from all over the world, by organizing book sales, and by publishing The Mathematics Educator. MESA members serve local schools and the community.
Available Graduate Programs:	Master of Education (M.Ed.) Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Master of Arts (M.A.) Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)