Mathematics With Teaching Licensure (5-12) Minor

Location(s): Storm Lake

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With our increasingly technological world, quantitative and abstracting reasoning are more important than ever. For the past several years, mathematics and math-related careers have been nationally ranked among the highest in demand and best paying. A major in mathematics can lead to many different professional opportunities. In general, mathematics majors can be found in any career that requires problem solving ability, critical thinking, comfort working with data, sound logical and quantitative reasoning skills, ability to think abstractly, and a willingness to engage in analyzing problems and evaluating potential solutions.

At Buena Vista University the mathematics major courses provide a strong background in theoretical, applied, and corporate mathematics, allowing students to pursue many different career paths. The program is small enough to allow for individualization; students often work one-on-one with faculty, pursuing career goals and interests. The Ben Donath Mathematics Enrichment Fund is available to mathematics majors to support costs associated with travel, application to graduate school, attending conferences, and other professional opportunities.

Courses

CMSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credit(s)
OR
CMSC 181 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credit(s)
MATH 210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
MATH 211 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
MATH 230 - Multivariable Calculus 4 Credit(s)
MATH 240 - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 322 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
MATH 420 - Elements of Geometry 3 Credit(s)

Plus requirements for

Secondary Education Licensure Core:

Secondary education licensure requires a content major in a certifiable teaching area and completion of the following eight components:

Foundations of Collegiate Learning, Liberal Arts Core, and university graduation requirements
The education core (See “The Education Core” section.)
SEDU 310 Standards, Assessment and Instruction for Engaged Learning
The secondary methods course(s) in your chosen discipline including the field experience (See below)
TEAC 4XX Student Teaching in Secondary Disciplinary Area

Secondary Methods:

Students must take the methods course related to their major. In addition, if one desires to add another secondary teaching endorsement, the methods course for that endorsement must be taken. Some secondary methods courses are offered every other year. Check with your education advisor or the registrar’s office for more information.

SEDU 401 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Art and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 402 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Business and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 411 - Methods of Teaching Secondary English Language Arts and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 413 - K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Field Experiences 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 421 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 431 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 432 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Science and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 441 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Science and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 442 - Methods of Teaching Vocal Music 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 443 - Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music 3 Credit(s)
SEDU 485 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture Education and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)

The Education Core:

The education core, which is required of all students seeking a teaching license, is the nucleus of the teacher education program and includes basic courses in education and psychology. Elementary education majors, students seeking secondary licensure, and Post Baccalaureate students are required to take all EDCO courses for a letter grade and to earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each course.

EDCO 250 - Educational Psychology/Human Development and Field Experience 3 Credit(s) *
EDCO 280 - History of American Education 3 Credit(s)
EDCO 291 - Human Relations Field Experience 1 Credit(s) (Note: Special Education majors complete ESSI 292 )
EDCO 390 - Instructional Technology and Innovative Teaching 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 336 - Literacy Foundations I Online 3 Credit(s) (Elementary Education Majors)
SEDU 365 - Methods of Reading in the Content Areas and Field Experience 3 Credit(s) (Secondary Majors and Post Baccalaureate)
ESSI 101 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners 3 Credit(s)
ESSI 303 - Methods of Teaching Differentiated Curriculum and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)

* Prerequisite:

Students must complete a background check prior to beginning this field experience. The background check will be conducted by BVU’s Human Resource department and is at the student’s expense.

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