Mathematics with Teacher Certification, Bachelor of Science
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 9 | |
| Major (Required) Courses | 39 | |
| Teacher Certification Required Courses | 28 | |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- Completion of this Degree Requires Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
- 36 upper-division credit hours required for degree
- 30 advance hours from A&M-SA for residency
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1302 | General Physics II | 3 |
| Lang/Phil/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| MATH 2312 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| MATH 1014 | College Algebra Recitation | 0 |
| PHYS 1101 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 1102 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
| CSCI 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 9 | |
| Major (Required) Courses 1,2 | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 2113 | Calculus I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2314 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2114 | Calculus II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 3320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3325 | Intro to Mathematical Proofs | 3 |
| MATH 3340 | Linear Algebra with Appl | 3 |
| MATH 3360 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 3370 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 4303 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH 4321 | Real Variables | 3 |
| MATH 4340 | Modern Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4350 | Probability | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 39 | |
| Teacher Certification Required Courses 3.4 | ||
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDCI 3304 | Pedagogy II: Instructional Practice | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDCI 3320 | Analyzing Issues of Diversity | 3 |
| EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDCI 4301 | Pedagogy III: Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| EDCI 4357 | Math Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
| EDFR 4623 | Scndry Clinic Tch:Fld Res III (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA) | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 28 | |
| Electives | ||
| As needed to complete 120 credit hours required | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
2.75 overall GPA for major
- 2
‘C' or higher required in MATH courses
- 3
2.75 overall GPA
- 4
‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses
Students who do not meet teacher preparation and certification requirements may be required to switch to a non-certification degree program.
Completion of 45 hours; all with a ‘C’ or better; Cumulative GPA of 2.75; Qualifying scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra (at least) | 3 |
| An additional math course | ||
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| 2 Life & Physical Sciences | ||
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1014 | College Algebra Recitation | 0 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 2312 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 | Composition II or Technical Writing | 3 |
| Lang/Phil/Culture | 3 | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 2113 | Calculus I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 1301 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1101 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 2314 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2114 | Calculus II Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 1302 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1102 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 3415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3325 | Intro to Mathematical Proofs | 3 |
| MATH 3340 | Linear Algebra with Appl | 3 |
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3360 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| CSCI 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| EDCI 3320 | Analyzing Issues of Diversity | 3 |
| EDCI 3304 | Pedagogy II: Instructional Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 4303 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH 4321 | Real Variables | 3 |
| MATH 4350 | Probability | 3 |
| EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3370 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 4340 | Modern Algebra | 3 |
| EDCI 4357 | Math Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDCI 4301 | Pedagogy III: Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDFR 4623 | Scndry Clinic Tch:Fld Res III | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |