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May 08, 2024
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2023-2024 Shepherd University Catalog
Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.
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Program Learning Goals for Secondary Education: Mathematics 5-Adult
- To develop the mathematics skills needed to teach among the major mathematical domains: Number; Algebra and Functions; Statistics and probability; Geometry, Trigonometry, and Measurement; Calculus; and Discrete Mathematics.
- To develop and train students in mathematical processes of problem solving; reason and communicate mathematically; and engage in mathematical modeling.
- To train students to plan rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction supporting students’ equitable access and culturally responsible opportunities for learning.
- To develop and train effective and equitable teaching practices to support rigorous mathematical learning for a full range of cognitive abilities of diverse populations of students.
- To foster research based assessments and use evidence of students’ learning to improve instruction and subsequent student learning.
- To foster networking and professional growth opportunities to support student learning, and to create more equitable mathematics learning environments.
- To engage students in a planned sequence of field experiences and clinical practice in diverse settings under the supervision of experienced and highly qualified mathematics teachers.
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Curriculum for Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult
Specific Core Curriculum requirements:
Total hours required, 36 Hours:
Advanced mathematics for education:
Note(s):
Special Requirement: To graduate, prospective student teachers must pass PRAXIS II Math Content.
See professional education course listings under (35 hours required). Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics is EDUC 420 .
Contact Person: Dr. Karen Adams, kadams@shepherd.edu, Stutzman-Slonaker 311B, 304-876-5772
Four-Year Course Progression
Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History-100 Level |
3 |
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EDUC 150 |
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Seminar in Education |
1 |
| COMM 202 |
2 |
Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL) (Req.) |
3 |
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MATH 208 |
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Calculus II |
4 |
| MATH 155 |
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Discrete Structures |
3 |
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ECON 205 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics (SO-CK) (Req.) |
3 |
| MATH 207 |
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Calculus* (MA) (Req.) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Tier 2 HM |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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MATH 254 |
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Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
| *Prerequisites: MATH 106 and MATH 108 or satisfactory math placement score. |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| EDUC 200 |
2 |
Foundations of Education |
3 |
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EDUC 360 |
2 |
Survey of Exceptional Children (SO-MD) |
3 |
| MATH 309 |
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Calculus III |
4 |
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CORE |
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Wellness |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
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ART |
3 |
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MATH 307 |
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Linear Algebra |
3 |
| PHYS 221L |
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General Physics I Lab (Req.) |
1 |
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PHYS 222 |
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Physics II (Req.) |
3 |
| PHYS 221 |
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General Physics I (Req.) |
3 |
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PHYS 222L |
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Physics II Lab (Req.) |
1 |
| Elective |
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3 |
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Elective |
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3 |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| EDUC 320 |
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Social & Psychological Conditions of Learning |
4 |
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EDUC 380 |
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Technology in 21st-Century Teaching and Learning |
3 |
| MATH 310 |
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Differential Equations |
4 |
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EDUC 370 |
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Creating Learning Environments |
3 |
| MATH 312 |
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Introduction to Abstract Algebra |
3 |
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MATH 329 |
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Modeling |
3 |
| MATH 304 |
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History of Mathematics |
3 |
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MATH 314 |
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Statistics |
3 |
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Elective |
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4 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| EDUC 443 |
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Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
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EDUC 461 |
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Student Teaching Seminar (WM) |
3 |
| EDUC 400 |
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Inclusion in the Regular Classroom (WM and CP) |
3 |
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EDUC 45X |
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Student Teaching, Secondary Mathematics (CP) |
9 |
| EDUC 420 |
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Special Methods for Mathematics |
3 |
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| MATH 303 |
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Geometry |
3 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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