Mathematics Bachelor of Arts with Major in Mathematics Secondary Teacher Preparation Program

This major is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching mathematics at the secondary (i.e., middle or high school) level. With the help of her/his advisor, the student may design a schedule carefully so that s/he can complete the degree and 2042 California Preliminary Single Subject (Secondary) Teaching Credential during her/his four years at LMU.

Included in the program, students complete University and College core requirements. Additionally, students complete eight upper division math core. The required upper division math courses are: MATH 321 , MATH 331 , MATH 357 , MATH 360 , MATH 490 , MATH 493 or MATH 497 , MATH 550 , and one additional 3 semester hour upper division MATH elective chosen in consultation with her/his advisor.

In addition, the Bachelor of Arts requires students to complete EDES 488 and two three semester EDxx courses chosen from the list of requirements for the preliminary single subject secondary credential program. Those doing both the Bachelor of Arts and the credential will have to complete the other requirements for the credential program.

Four-Year Plan for Mathematics Major, Secondary Teacher Preparation Program, including the Preliminary Single Subject Credential

First Year

Fall Semester

MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
MATH 190 Workshop in Mathematics I 2 semester hours
FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar 4 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 15-18 semester hours

Spring Semester

MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
MATH 191 Workshop in Mathematics II 2 semester hours
RHET 1000 Rhetorical Arts 3 or 4 semester hours
Science Requirement 3-4 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Science Requirement - choose one of the following:

PHYS 1100 Introduction to Mechanics 4 semester hours or
PHYS 2100 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours or

Total: 15-18 semester hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

MATH 234 Calculus III 4 semester hours
MATH 248 Introduction to Methods of Proof 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 13-15 semester hours

Spring Semester

EDUR 400 Sociocultural Analysis of Education 3 semester hours
MATH 245 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 semester hours
MATH 250 Linear Algebra 3 semester hours
MATH 282 Elementary Computational Methods 3 semester hours
MATH 293 Mathematics Teaching Field Experience 0 semester hours **

Total: 15 semester hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

EDCE 461 Teaching Performance Assessment 1 0 semester hours
MATH 321 Real Variables I 3 semester hours
MATH 360 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours
Elective 3-4 semester hours

Total: 15-17 semester hours

Spring Semester

EDSP 440 Introduction to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student with Exceptional Needs 3 semester hours
MATH 331 Elements of Group Theory 3 semester hours
MATH 490 History of Mathematics 3 semester hours
MATH 3xx Mathematics Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
Elective 3-4 semester hours

Total: 18-19 semester hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

EDCE 462 Teaching Performance Assessment 2 0 semester hours
EDES 8000 Health Education 1 semester hours
MATH 357 Complex Variables 3 semester hours
MATH 493 Senior Seminar for Future Mathematics Educators 3 semester hours
MATH 550 Fundamental Concepts of Geometry 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 16-17 semester hours

Spring Semester

EDCE 412 Secondary Directed Teaching 9 TO 12 semester hours
EDCE 463 Teaching Performance Assessment 3 0 semester hours
EDCE 464 Teaching Performance Assessment 4 0 semester hours

Total: 12-15 semester hours

Note:

* HIST 1300 Becoming America satisfies both the U.S. Constitution requirement for the preliminary teaching credential and 3 semester hours of the history core requirement. POLS 1200 satisfies both the U.S. Constitution requirement for the preliminary teaching credential and 3 semester hours of the understanding human behavior core requirement.
** This class is required for the student who wishes to get a secondary teaching credential.
*** For the student who is working on the teaching credential, these semester hours can be used for secondary directed teaching (EDCE 412 ).

This four-year plan serves only as a general model. Students should meet with their advisors at least once a semester to discuss progress in the program and plans for future semesters.