Mathematics (Teaching Endorsement)
College of Education
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Requirements and Core Courses |
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—Bachelor of Science in Math with a teacher certification endorsement Students begin their professional education course work by completing Psych 105, T&L 300, T&L 301 and T&L 317. To further enroll in professional education course work, students need to download an application packet and follow the admission process. Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. SECONDARY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS: This program is effective August 1, 2007. Psych 105—Introduction to Psychology T&L 300—Introductory Field Experience T&L 301—Learning and Development T&L 317—Secondary Practicum and Seminar Block I T&L 464 – Curriculum, Instruction and Content Literacy Methods T&L 465 – Culture and Community Contexts of Education T&L 466 – Secondary Methods of Educational Technology Block II T&L 467 – Diversity, Classroom Life and Management EdPsy 468 – Classroom Assessment for Secondary Students T&L 469 – Advanced Practicum T&L 470 – ESL/Special Education Methods for Secondary Teachers TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS The recommended sequence of courses for the teaching option in the major is available (in pdf format) here. COURSES FOR THE MATHEMATICS ENDORSEMENT Math 171, 172, & 273—Calculus I, II, & III Math 220—Introductory Linear Algebra Math 301 – Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Math 303—Higher Geometry Math 315—Differential Equations Math 330—Methods of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics Math 360—Probability and Statistics Math 398—Mathematical Snapshots Math 431 – Intersections of Culture and Mathematics Math 432 – Mathematics for College and Secondary Teachers Phys 201-Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Math 320—Elementary Modern Algebra or Math 421—Algebraic Structures REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE MATH MAJOR Math majors may choose from a general mathematics curriculum (theoretical mathematics) or from six options that focus on specific areas of math: actuarial science, applied statistics, computational mathematics, mathematical model, operations research, and secondary mathematics teaching. Refer to the "Study Options" and "Requirements and Core Courses" sections of the online mathematics field of study site for the course requirements and additional details about these options. |
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Campus Organizations and Activities |
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• Math Club (a support group for math students that sponsors speakers, films, and other activities) • Women in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (a group that offers support and enrichment programs) • The Washington State University national math modeling team • The national Putnam mathematics competition • The Educators Club is a pre-professional organization run by education students for education students. The club is affiliated with the Student Washington Education Association (SWEA), which serves as the student program of the Washington Education Association and the National Education Association. All future teachers are invited to join and participate in club activities. More information is available here. |
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Related Fields of Study That May Interest You |
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• For further information about WSU’s teacher preparation program, see the education field of study page. |
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Contact Information |
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Office of Student Services & Certification College of Education Washington State University Education Addition 316 PO Box 642152 Pullman, WA 99164-2152 |
| beateacher@wsu.edu |
| (509) 335-4855 |
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Washington State University PO Box 643113 Pullman, WA 99164-3113 Phone: 509-335-3926 |
| info@math.wsu.edu |
Strengths of the Program
- Learn effective teaching at the state’s only undergraduate education degree program housed at a major research university.
- WSU offers the state’s only teacher preparation program that provides practical classroom teaching opportunities in every region of Washington.
- The U.S. Department of Education selected WSU for a grant of more than $11 million to create a model teacher preparation program centered on high-needs youths.
- Study and work with a diversity of young students that mirrors today’s classrooms.
- Math lab facilities include 25 networked Linux computers with software for differential equations, linear algebra, and calculus, and two PC labs with 40 computers containing math education software.
- Gain excellent instruction in analysis/differential equations, computational math, discrete math, mathematical modeling, math education, optimization, probability, and statistics.
- The Owen Science and Engineering Library subscribes to more than 200 math journals, and there are 15,000 volumes in the math section of the library.
- You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.