Mathematics B.S. - Secondary Education

About the Program

A combination of courses in mathematics and pedagogy, this major prepares students for a successful career as a mathematics teacher in grades seven to 12. In this program, which has achieved National Recognition status from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, students complete a full and rigorous mathematics program that satisfies state and national standards for content and which blends practical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences.

Are you interested in...

  • Formulating and solving problems
  • Teaching ideas to others
  • Being creative
  • Helping others

Choose Mathematics at ESU

  • Small class sizes
  • Qualified, experienced faculty
  • Frequent faculty interactions
  • Technology

Is teaching mathematics a career path for me?

Career Potential

  • Teacher of Mathematics
  • Mathematical Curriculum Development

Career Settings

  • Public schools
  • Private schools
  • Charter schools

More detailed career information is available from the department.

Program Features

80 credits

Required mathematics courses:

MATH 140GN: Calculus I

4 credits

MATH 141GN: Calculus II

4 credits

MATH 220Discrete Mathematical Structures

3 credits

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

MATH 311Statistics I

3 credits

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3 credits

MATH 351Modern Geometry

3 credits

MATH 421Abstract Algebra

3 credits

MATH 425Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

3 credits

MATH 430History Of Mathematics

3 credits

MATH 431Teaching Mathematics Using Technology

3 credits

MATH 499Student Teaching Internship

1 credit

three semester hours from courses numbered 300 to 485

3 credits

Co-requisite course:

CPSC 130GN: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

OR

CPSC 131Introduction to Computer Programming II

3 credits

Required professional education courses:

PSED 161Foundations of Education

3 credits

PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

3 credits

PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

3 credits

PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

3 credits

PSED 430Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Middle School/Junior High School

6 credits

PSED 431Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School

6 credits

PSED 436Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary Schools

3 credits

REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

3 credits

SPED 102Diversity of the Learner

3 credits

Additional Requirements:

  • Admission to Teacher Education Program
  • 2.5 GPA in Math and 3.0 GPA overall
  • Note: A grade of "C" or better in all of the required MATH and CPSC courses. A minimum of 15 credits of the mathematics courses required for this degree must be completed at East Stroudsburg University.
  • Please see the university requirements in this catalog. 

All teacher education students should be in frequent consultation with their academic advisers to make sure they are meeting the appropriate program and certification requirements which will vary depending on a variety of circumstances.

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

MATH 140GN: Calculus I

4 credits

OR

MATH 135GN: Pre-Calculus

3 credits

 

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

PSED 161Foundations of Education

3 credits

FYE 100University Studies

3 credits

CPSC 130GN: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Spring

MATH 141GN: Calculus II

4 credits

 

MATH 220Discrete Mathematical Structures

3 credits

OR

MATH 140GN: Calculus I

4 credits

 

GenEd ___General Education Elective

3 credits

SPED 102Diversity of the Learner

3 credits

PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Sophomore Year

Fall

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

OR

MATH 141GN: Calculus II

4 credits

 

MATH 220Discrete Mathematical Structures

3 credits

HPLW 105Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness

3 credits

ENGL ____English Literature Course

3 credits

PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Spring

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

OR

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

 

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3 credits

REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

3 credits

MATH ____Math Elective

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Junior Year

Fall

MATH 311Statistics I

3 credits

MATH 351Modern Geometry

3 credits

SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

GenEd ___General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

MATH 425Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

3 credits

MATH 431Teaching Mathematics Using Technology

3 credits

PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

3 credits

PSED 436Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary Schools

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year

Fall

MATH 421Abstract Algebra

3 credits

MATH 430History Of Mathematics

3 credits

PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

GenEd ___General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

PSED 430Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Middle School/Junior High School

6 credits

PSED 431Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School

6 credits

MATH 499Student Teaching Internship

1 credit

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 121

For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3447 or email at mathdept@esu.edu.

For assistance or special accommodations, call 570-422-3954.