Middle School Education: Math

Middle School students must be admitted to the College of Education prior to enrolling in SE350.

Professional Education Courses- 49 Hours Required

A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in education courses, with the exception of ED280 which requires a grade of ‘B’ or better.

• ED280  Introduction to Education as a Profession (3)
• ED506  Education, Law, and Society (3)
• EF400  Student Teaching Seminar (1)
• EX390  Psychology and Education of Children with Exceptionalities (3)
• PY222   Psychological Development in Adolescence (3)
• SE311  Techniques of Teaching Mathematics (3)
• SE550   Pedagogy 1: Principles of Effective Teaching (3)
• SE380   Advanced Field Experience (3)
• SE385   Pedagogy 3: Advanced Methods of Middle and Secondary Teaching (3)
• SE390   Instructional Interventions for Middle and Secondary Students with Special Literacy Needs (3)
• SE465   Student Teaching (12)
• SE502  Content Literacy Methods for Middle and High School (3)
• SE551   Field Experience II (3)
• SE552   Pedagogy 2: Interdisciplinary Methods for Middle School (3)

Math Content Courses – 29-31 Hours

A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in content courses

Mathematics:

• MA128 Numbers & Operations for Educators (4)
  
• MA228 Geometry/Measurements for Educators (4)
• MA438 The Nature and Growth of Mathematical Thought (3)

Choose one course:

• MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
• MA523 Probability and Statistics I (3)

Choose three courses:

• MA140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
• MA145 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
• MA244 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4)
• MA250 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• MA137 Precalculus* (5) OR MA115 Precalculus A with Integrated Review * (5) OR MA116 Precalculus A* (3) AND MA117 Precalculus B* (3)

*Students may take MA137 OR [(MA115 or MA116) AND MA117]. This combination will count as one of the three courses.

"Critical Courses" are italicized and bolded. These courses are indicators of potential for success in the degree program.

• 42 credit hours completed
• One of the following:
  • Composite/Superscore of 20 or higher on the ACT exam;
  • Passing scores on all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA); or 3) A 4-year degree from an accredited college/university
  • Score of 220  or higher on the Paraprofessional exam
  • Passing score on the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA)
  • Have a previous 4-year degree from an accredited college/university
• The following course requirements met:
  • A grade of C or above in CF/PY120 The Child (Elementary, Early, and Exceptional) or PY222 Development of the Adolescent (5-9, 9-12, and PK-12)
  • A grade of B or above in ED280 Introduction to Education as a Profession or ME222 Principles of Teaching Music.
• International Students must also meet the following requirements:
  • C1 (CEFR) level
  • IELTS minimum score of 7.0 or TOEFL minimum score of 95
  • Note: This policy is for non-United States citizens who are not native English speakers. Students from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are exempt from English proficiency verification

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

• Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
• Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
• Written Communication – 6 hours
• Oral Communication – 3 hours
• Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
• Mathematics – 3 hours
• Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
• Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
• Civics examination

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (14 Hours) 

• UI100 (1) 
• EN100 (3) 
• MA128 (4) 
• General Education (3) 
• General Education (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours)

• PY222 (3)
• General Education (3) 
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15-17 Hours) 

• ED280 (3)
• Math Elective (3-5) 
• General Education (3) 
• General Education (3) 
• General Education (3) 

Spring Semester (15-17 Hours) 

• MA223 or MA523 (3) 
• Math Elective (3-5) 
• General Education (3) 
• General Education (3) 
• Elective (3)

Milestone: Passing score MoGEA

Junior Year

Fall Semester (15-17 Hours) 

• EX390 (3) 
• MA438 (3) 
• SE350 (3) 
• Math Elective (3-5)
• Elective (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours) 

• MA228 (3) 
• SE507 (3) 
• SE551 (3) 
• SE552 (4)
• Elective (2)

Milestone: Maintain 3.0 GPA in Ed. courses

Senior Year

Fall Semester (15 Hours) 

• ED506 (3) 
• SE311 (3) 
• SE380 (3)
• SE385 (3)
• SE390 (3) 

Spring Semester (13 Hours) 

• EF400 (1)
• SE465 (12)

Milestone: Passing score Mo Content Exams and common assessment; 3.0 GPA in Ed. courses; 3.0 GPA in content courses

Students have the option of adding another area of concentration or a minor to this degree.

A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.