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Mathematics Education BSED



Overview

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 Educational Studies in Mathematics Education 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.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Mathematics Education BSED/Mathematics Education MEd For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

612 Aderhold Hall coeadvising@uga.edu

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area IV Humanities and the Arts

EDUC 2120  Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity 3
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 1

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

EDUC(EPSY) 2130  Exploring Learning and Teaching 3
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
STAT 2000  Introductory Statistics 4
Summer Year 1
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
Fall Year 2

Area II Life Science

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

EDSE 4030/6030  Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: Grades 6-12 3
MATH 3200  Introduction to Higher Mathematics 3
POLS 1101  American Government 3

PEDB

Spring Year 2
EDUC 2140  Foundations of Reading 3
EMAT 4800/6800  Teaching Secondary School Mathematics I 3
    AND  EMAT 4800L/6800L  Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics I 1
EMAT 4810/6810  Connections in Secondary Mathematics I 3
STAT(EMAT) 4070/6070  Statistics for Secondary Teachers 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MATH 3000  Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MATH 3300  Applied Linear Algebra 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
EMAT 4850/6850  Teaching Secondary School Mathematics II 3
    AND  EMAT 4850L/6850L  Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics II 1
EMAT 4860/6860  Connections in Secondary Mathematics II 3
MATH 4000/6000  Modern Algebra I 3

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

Spring Year 3
EMAT 4900/6900  Teaching Secondary School Mathematics III 3
    AND  EMAT 4900L/6900L  Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics III 1
EMAT 4910/6910  Connections in Secondary Mathematics III 3
MATH 5200/7200  Foundations of Geometry I 3

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
EMAT 4950/6950  Professional Seminar in Teaching Mathematics 3
EMAT 5460/7460  Student Teaching in Secondary School Mathematics 1-15
Spring Year 4

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

Area V Social Science

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

PHYS 1211-1211L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
Summer Year 4

N/A

Educational Studies
Fall Year 1

Area IV Humanities and the Arts

EDUC 2120  Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity 3
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 1

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

EDUC(EPSY) 2130  Exploring Learning and Teaching 3
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
STAT 2000  Introductory Statistics 4
Summer Year 1
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
Fall Year 2

Area II Life Science

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

EDSE 4030/6030  Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: Grades 6-12 3
MATH 3200  Introduction to Higher Mathematics 3

PEDB

POLS 1101  American Government 3
Spring Year 2
EDUC 2140  Foundations of Reading 3
EMAT 4800/6800  Teaching Secondary School Mathematics I 3
    AND  EMAT 4800L/6800L  Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics I 1
EMAT 4810/6810  Connections in Secondary Mathematics I 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MATH 3000  Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MATH 3300  Applied Linear Algebra 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MATH 4600/6600  Probability 3
STAT(EMAT) 4070/6070  Statistics for Secondary Teachers 3
STAT 4210  Statistical Methods 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
EMAT 4850/6850  Teaching Secondary School Mathematics II 3
    AND  EMAT 4850L/6850L  Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics II 1
EMAT 4860/6860  Connections in Secondary Mathematics II 3
MATH 4000/6000  Modern Algebra I 3

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

Spring Year 3
EMAT 4900/6900  Teaching Secondary School Mathematics III 3
    AND  EMAT 4900L/6900L  Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics III 1
EMAT 4910/6910  Connections in Secondary Mathematics III 3

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

MATH 5200/7200  Foundations of Geometry I 3
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:

Courses Selected with Program

Spring Year 4

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

Area V Social Science

EMAT, MATH, or STAT Major Elective

PHYS 1211-1211L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements