Mathematics Education
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Mathematics Education (BSED) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Outcomes & Careers
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$90k
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for a mathematical science teachers is $90,110.
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$68k
Elementary School Teacher
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for an Elementary School Teacher is $68,000.
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$67k
Middle School Teachers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for a middle school teacher is $67,790.
In the Mathematics Education program, you’ll leave with the knowledge and certificates to start your career. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Education Courses - 47 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)
- EF400 Seminar in Educational Issues (1)
- EX390 Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child (3)
- PY222 Development of the Adolescent (3)
- SE307 Content Literacy Methods for Middle and High School (3)
- SE311 Techniques of Teaching High School Mathematics (3)
- SE350 Pedagogy 1: Principles of Effective Teaching (3)
- SE355 Field Experience II (3)
- SE365 Pedagogy 2: Secondary School (4)
- SE380 Advance Field Experience (3)
- SE385 Pedagogy 3: Advanced Methods Middle & Secondary Teaching (3)
- SE390 Instructional Interventions for Middle and High School Students with Special
Literacy Needs (3) - SE465 Student Teaching (12)
Mathematics Education Courses – 43 Hours Required – No minor required
- MA140 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
- MA145 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
- MA160 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3)
- MA250 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
- MA328 Middle and Secondary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective (3)
- MA334 Mathematical Programming (3)
- MA340 Concepts of Geometry (3)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- MA443 Elementary Number Theory (3)
- MA445 Modern Algebra (3)
- MA449 Mathematical Problem Solving (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
- MA523 Probability & Statistics I (3)
To be eligible for enrollment in the majority of courses offered by the Teacher Preparation Program
and required for a teaching degree (BSE, BSFCSE, BME), students must be admitted to the Teacher
Preparation Program (TPP). Students should apply for admission to the TPP upon having met the following entrance criteria:
- 42 hours of coursework completed;
- One of the following:
- Composite/Superscore of 20 or higher on the ACT exam
- Composite score of 1040 or higher on the SAT 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 minimum grade of 'C' in CF/PY120 The Child (Elementary, Early, and Exceptional) or PY222 Development of the Adolescent (Middle and Secondary)
- A minimum grade of 'B' 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
*Students already admitted to the University should take the MoGEA instead of re-taking the
ACT
Special Options with Secondary Education
Southeast offers a Master of Arts in Secondary Education: Educational Studies or Educational Technology.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- US History 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 & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- MA140 (5)
- MA160 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (13 Hours)
- MA145 (4)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA, Complete MEP
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- ED280 (3)
- MA250 (3)
- PY222 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (18 Hours)
- MA328 (3)
- MA345 (3)
- MA443 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA, Passing score MoGEA
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- EX390 (3)
- MA223/MA523 (3)
- MA445 (3)
- SE350 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- MA334 (3)
- MA340 (3)
- SE307 (3)
- SE355 (3)
- SE365 (4)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MA449 (3)
- SE311(3)
- SE380 (3)
- SE385 (3)
- SE390 (3)
Spring Semester (13 Hours)
- ED400 (1)
- SE465 (12)
Milestone: Passing score Mo Content Exam, MoPTA, 2.75 cumulative GPA, 3.0 GPA in Education and content courses
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
What will it cost?
Accreditations
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Department of Mathematics
Out of State Certification
Completion of this program allows you to be eligible to apply for an education certification in the state of Missouri through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It is not certain if it leads to certification in other states. The U.S. Department of Education has contact information available for each state's licensure agencies.
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