Mathematics Endorsement

For licensure to teach mathematics in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of science degree with a major in mathematics. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.

GENERAL EDUCATION 46 HOURS

1. ENGLISH 6

ENG 1013 Introduction to the Writing Process,

ENG 1023 Argumentative & Analytical Writing, or

ENG 1033 Grammar and Composition

2. LITERATURE 3

2000 Level Literature

3. CHRISTIAN STUDIES 6

CST 1113 or 1123 Old or New Testament Survey

CST 1413 Introduction to Philosophy

4. HISTORY 6

HIS 2013 Survey of American History I

HIS 1033 or 1043 World Civilization I or II

5. SCIENCE 8

PHY 2014-2024 General Physics

6. SOCIAL SCIENCE 3

PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology

7. FINE ARTS (Choose one course) 3

ART 1013 Drawing I

ART 1413 Art Appreciation

DRA 1413 Theatre Appreciation

MUS 1413 Music Appreciation

8. SPEECH 3

COM 1023 Fundamentals of Speech

9. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1

ESS 1351 Personal Fitness

10. HEALTH 3

HEA 2003 Personal & Community Health

11. MATHEMATICS 3

MAT 1543 Precalculus or higher

Additional hours counted in major

12. FRESHMAN SEMINAR 1

FRS 1011

ENDORSEMENT AREA: MATHEMATICS 6-12 48 HOURS

MAT 1815 Calculus I

MAT 1825 Calculus II

MAT 2023 Introduction to Statistics

MAT 2703 Discrete Mathematics

MAT 2815 Calculus III

MAT 3003 Differential Equations

MAT 2913 Elementary Linear Algebra

MAT 3303 Abstract Algebra

MAT 3603 College Geometry

MAT 4203 Real Analysis

MAT 4443 Senior Seminar

MAT 4423 Numerical Analysis

BUS 2313 Program Design & Development

BUS 2433 Visual Basic OR BUS 3333 C++

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 18 HOURS

EDU 1001* Praxis Review
EDU 2003 Human Growth & Development for Educators

                        EDU 2212 Intro to Instructional Media & Technology
                        EDU 2013 Foundations of Education
                        EDU 3043 Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction in Secondary Schools

EDU 3133 Introduction to the Exceptional Child
EDU 3253 Content Area Reading

EDU 4341 Classroom Management

* Elective course recommended for students who have not passed Praxis I.

FIELD EXPERIENCES 15 HOURS

EDU 3801 Pre Student Teaching Field Experience I

EDU 3901 Pre Student Teaching Field Experience II

EDU 4101 Pre Student Teaching Field Experience III

EDU 4708 6-12 Student Teaching

TESTS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE (3)

PRAXIS I (178)Reading, (176)Writing, (178)Mathematics, OR A COMPOSITE SCORE OF 532

Virginia Literacy & Communications Assessment(Writing 235; Reading 235; OR A COMPOSITE SCORE OF 470)

PRAXIS II Mathematics: Content Knowledge(147)