Program: Mathematics and Secondary Education, BS - University of Montana Western

Apr 07, 2025

2016-2017 Catalog

Note: In order to receive credit toward a Mathematics, BS , students must earn a B- or higher in STAT 121 - Probability and all courses listed in the Major Core. Refer to Early Childhood Education, BS , Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3, BS for information on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

Professional Education Core: 36 Credits

See page 134 for recommended course sequence

EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 306 - School Law & Advocacy for All K -12 Learners 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 371 - Foundations of Educational Technology for Secondary Schools 2 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
EDU 497M - Methods: 5-12 Mathematics 4 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)

Student Teaching: 8 Credits

EDU 495S - Student Teaching: 5 -12 2-15 Credit(s)

Electives: 4 Credits

Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

Math and Secondary Education Total Credits: 128

Additional Mathematics and Secondary Education Degree and Course Information

Technology Requirement: prior to admission to the UMW Teacher Education Program (TEP), each student must demonstrate basic technology skills either by obtaining a passing score (600 out of 1000) on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or by obtaining at least a B- on a computer skills course. The UMW courses designed to meet this need are either COMS 115 - Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTY 220 as an elective prior to enrolling in EDU 311 .

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship for EDU 495S . Consult with the Director of Field Experiences to determine appropriate number of credits.

A recent certificate of first aid & safety (including child and adult CPR and ARD, & infant CPR) is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.

Recommended Four Year Course Sequence

This list includes the core classes as guidelines to complete the Mathematics, BS major in four years. It is one example of how the program can be completed in four years; faculty advisors assist students in choosing among the options in a given semester to insure progress towards completion of the program and are equipped with a more detailed, block-by-block plan that you can use. Students should complete general education and elective requirements while working with these guidelines.