Mathematics Education/Secondary Education, B.A./B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

The major in mathematics will provide graduates with the academic background necessary to enjoy a successful career in mathematics or a related field requiring organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities.  Just as College of the Ozarks strives to produce citizens of Christ-like character who are well-educated, hard-working, and patriotic, so all mathematics graduates should share the following traits, which flow from the goals of the College:

• the ability to do mathematics, using modern technology when appropriate (Academic);
• a background in mathematics sufficient for graduate work, teaching in the secondary schools, or employment in industry (Vocational);
• a strong work ethic, persistence, and moral behavior consistent with a Christian worldview (Christian);
• the ability to recognize as well as construct logical arguments to facilitate informed and thoughtful citizenship (Patriotic);
• an appreciation for the beauty, elegance, and utility of mathematics as a model of God’s creation (Cultural).

All prerequisite courses require a grade of C- or better.

Mathematics Education/Secondary Education:

General Education courses specified by major: 3-9 credit hours

• CSC 113 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems (can be met by proficiency test)
• PSY 273 - Educational Psychology
• MAT 133 - College Algebra *

• * If needed as prerequisite for required course MAT 135   

K-12/Secondary Education Required Courses: 39-41 credit hours

• Secondary Education courses (see K-12/Secondary Education Major, B.A./B.S.  section under Education for complete list of courses).

Teaching Methods Specific to Mathematics Education:

• EDU 4202 - Implementation of Secondary School Best Practices
• EDU 4243 - Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics