The Mathematics Secondary Education Major leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and prepares students for a teaching career in grades six through twelve. The Mathematics Secondary Education Major is designed to develop knowing, sharing, and caring teachers with a Christian philosophy who are specialists in mathematics education. Strong emphasis is placed on learning the mathematics content, on the NCTM Curriculum Standards, on the Georgia Performance Standards, and on the student’s ability to exhibit effective practices in the preparation of and delivery of lessons.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
      EN 101, 102 (Freshman English) 6 hrs.
      CM 130 ( Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
      EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
      EN 340 (Multi-Ethnic Literature) OR HU 200 (Art-Music
          Appreciation) 3 hrs.
Social & Behavioral Science
      History 3 hrs.
      PY 220 (Human Growth/Development) 3 hrs.
Natural Sciences/Mathematical Reasoning
      Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
      MA 175 (Pre-Calculus) OR MA Elective (MA 242 or higher) 3-4 hrs.
Christian Ministries
      BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
      BI 112 (Interpretation Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
      BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
      TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
      PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44-45 hrs.

MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Mathematics Content Courses
      MA 200 (Statistics) OR MA 400 (Probability) 3 hrs.        
      MA 220 (Linear Algebra I) 3 hrs.
      MA 240 (Differential Calculus) 4 hrs.
      MA 241 (Integral Calculus) 4 hrs.
      MA 300 (Geometry) 3 hrs.
      MA 321 (Discrete Mathematics) 3 hrs.
      MA 420 (Abstract Algebra) 3 hrs.
      MA 450 (Mathematical Topics) 3 hrs.
      Math Electives 9 hrs.
         MA 242 (Multivariable Calculus)
         MA 310 (Topology)
         MA 320 (Linear Algebra II)
         MA 350 (Differential Equations)
         MA 400 (Probability)
         MA 440 (Mathematical Analysis)
         MA 441 (Numerical Analysis)
Foundation Courses
      ED 101 (Orientation to Teaching) 1 hr.
      ED 200 (American Education) 3 hrs.
      ED 310 (Assessment for Learning) 3 hrs.
      MA 367 (Mathematical Solution Tech) 3 hrs.
      ED 403 (Exceptional Children) 3 hrs.
Professional Courses
      ES 300 (Curriculum) 3 hrs.
      ES 300P (Curriculum Practicum) 1 hr.
      ES 400P (August Experience) 1 hr.
      ES 401P (Methods Practicum) 5 hrs.
      ES 420 (Secondary Math Methods) 3 hrs.
      ES 451 (Classroom/Behavior Mgmt) 3 hrs.
      ES 475 (Student Teaching) 12 hrs.

TOTAL 120-121 hrs.