Mathematics Education 7-12 - BS
Our program will prepare you to teach math to your own classroom.
Why study mathematics education at Pitt-Bradford?
As a mathematics education major, you will take all the necessary education and math courses to prepare you to lead your own classroom. But, it won't be all classroom work. You’ll get hands-on experience while learning from professors who have real classroom teaching experiences teaching pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
What will I learn?
You’ll start by observing teachers in action. Then you’ll assist teachers with various tasks and lessons. During the next step, you’ll start writing lesson plans and teaching those lessons in the classroom. All of this will prepare you for student teaching.
What can I do with a degree in mathematics education?
When you graduate, you'll be prepared to earn your teacher certification. Most of the students in our program seek teacher certification in Pennsylvania or New York.
Employers:
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Charter schools
- Community colleges
- Magnet schools
- Early childhood care centers
- Public service organizations
- Business training centers
- Libraries
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MATH 0135
Discrete MathematicsThe study of computer-oriented mathematical concepts and structures including sets, relations and maps, counting, Boolean algebra (propositional calculus and circuits), trees and graphs, and recursion. Other mathematical concepts studied are the binary number systems, computer codes, ETS computer arithmetic, logic, truth tables, algorithms, sets and relations. -
MATH 1309
Applied Probability And StatisticsRandom events and probability spaces, conditional probability. Random variables, distribution of random variables, and parameters of distributions, central limit theorem. Populations, samples, and statistical inference. Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis. Some work with SPSS computer package.
More to Know
You must formally apply to be admitted to the teacher certification program after completing 48 credits. Admission to the program does not guarantee certification but our program is designed to help teacher candidates meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education teacher certification requirements.
Requirements for admission include successfully passing the appropriate basic skills assessments, maintaining a 3.0 overall GPA and receiving no lower than a C- in any course required in the major. You will need to submit three letters of recommendation and a Career Goals Statement.
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