Students who seek state licensure for 5-12 Mathematics Education will complete coursework for a major in both Math and Mathematics Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the Math and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Mathematics Education majors are required to take and earn at least a “C+” in the listed bolded courses as these courses contain embedded teaching standards.
Math Coursework for Mathematics Education
- MATH151 Calculus I 4 cr.
- MATH152 Calculus II 4 cr.
- MATH243 Multivariable Calculus 4 cr.
- MATH295 Foundations of Abstract Mathematics 3 cr.
- MATH321 Probability and Statistics I 3 cr.
- MATH322 Probability and Statistics II 3 cr.
- MATH330 Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
- MATH341 3 cr.
- MATH441 Real Analysis 3 cr.
- MATH351 Linear Algebra 3 cr.
- MATH370 College Geometry 4 cr.
- MATH451 Abstract Algebra 3 cr.
- MATH494 Introduction to Mathematical Research 2 cr.
- MATH495 Senior Thesis 2 cr.
- EDUC495 Student Teaching I K 12 cr.
- EDUC497 Student Teaching II K 4 cr.
- EDMA444 Methods in Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Mathematics 3 cr.
- EDMA444 Methods in Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Mathematics 3 cr.
One Elective from the list of choices below:
- MATH260 Differential Equations 3 cr.
- MATH380 Numerical Analysis 3 cr.
- MATH385 Mathematical Modeling 3 cr.
- MATH480 Topics in Mathematics 1-4 cr.
- MATH360 Graph Theory 3 cr.
Education Coursework for Mathematics Education Major
All Education coursework must be passed with a C+ or better.
- COMM240 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr.
- EDUC100 Introduction to Education 3 cr., plus Clinical
- EDUC230 Educational Psychology & Human Relations 3 cr., plus Clinical
- EDUC315 Teaching Health and Human Performance 3 cr., plus Clinical
- EDUC370 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 cr., plus Clinical
- EDUC390 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas 3 cr. , plus Clinical
- EDUC401 Educational Technology and Media 2 cr.
- EDUC430 Teaching Mathematics 4 cr., plus Clinical
- EDUC451 Curriculum Planning and Assessmentin Middle and Secondary Classrooms 2 cr.
- EDUC456 Classroom Management 2 cr.
- EDUC486 Capstone for Professional Educators 2 cr.
- EDUC495 Student Teaching I-L (5-12 Math) 12 cr.
- EDUC497 Student Teaching II-L (5-12 Math) 4 cr.
- EDMA444 Methods in Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Mathematics 3 cr., plus Clinical
- SOCL330 American Minorities 3 cr.
Important requirements of all students completing Minnesota Elementary Education licensure at Bethany Lutheran College:
- Entry into the Education Program/Major: Successful completion of 24 credits of general education core courses including EDUC100 Introduction to Education; An application to the education major; Verification from academic advisor of a 2.75 GPA in the core education major classes; Interview with a committee from the Education Department; A positive clinical experience report from EDUC100 Introduction to Education
- Maintain 2.75 GPA Complete all standards based courses with a “C+” or better
- Pass the following Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams: MTLE: Pedagogy K-6 and MTLE: Content Elementary Education
- Complete the Human Relations/Diversity Component
- Complete all courses required for Minnesota State Licensure Submit proof of a valid first aid/CPR/AED certification
- Satisfactory completion of Teaching Internships and Seminar
- Satisfactory completion of the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA); Satisfactory completion of Professional Portfolio
Note: An appeals process is outlined in the Education Handbook. According to Minnesota Statute 122A.09 Subdivision 4(c), a candidate who remains unsatisfied with a dispute regarding recommendation for licensure may appeal the decision to the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Bethany Lutheran College Education Programs are accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).