Mathematics Secondary Teaching - Chicago State University

Mathematics Secondary Teaching from Chicago State University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching option. Completion of the Secondary Teaching Option in Mathematics qualifies students for an Initial Type 09 Illinois High School Certificate with a high school endorsement in mathematics for grades 9-12, and a middle grade endorsement in mathematics for grades 6-8. Certification requires the successful completion of the Illinois Certification Tests of Basic Skills, Mathematics, and Assessment of Professional Teaching (Secondary 6-12). The secondary teaching program is accredited by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and meets Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards in mathematics education. SECONDARY TEACHING OPTION IN MATHEMATICS To be considered for recommendation for admission to the College of Education , students must have completed Math 262 and two 300-level mathematics courses with a grade of C or higher, have completed with a grade of C or higher or concurrent registration in Math 263 and Math 342, and have passed the Illinois State Basic Skills Examination. Specific Requirements General Education - 50 credit hours Composition - 6 credit hours ENG 127 and 128. Humanities - 15 credit hours SPCH 113; 3 hours of elective courses in English literature; 9 hours of elective courses in the humanities, including a 6 hour sequence in a single foreign language. Natural Sciences - 12 credit hours 12 hours of elective courses approved by advisor from both biological and physical sciences, including a two course sequence in laboratory science. Social Sciences - 15 credit hours HIST 130 or 131 or POL 101; PSYC 141 and 204; 6 hours of elective courses in social science. Elective Course - 2 credit hours Area of Specialization - 44 credit hours Required Mathematics Courses - 41 credit hours MATH 163, 180, 201, 261, 262, 263, 315, 342, 345, 356 or 358, 361, and 392; at least three additional hours selected from MATH 271, 308, 318, 325, 326, 327, 329, 354, 356, 358, or 370. Required Supportive Course CPTR 130 or 141; MATH 092 or pass state teacher certification exam in mathematics subject matter knowledge test. Professional Education 26 credit hours ELCF 152 and 200; PSYC 210; S ED 301 and 303*; ELCF 353*; READ 306*; MATH 363* and 375*. View more details on Chicago State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.