B.S. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS, TEACHING CONCENTRATION


Areas A - E (See Core section of the Catalog)			42 semester hours
Area F			18 semester hours
1.	Requirements (if not already taken in Areas A or D) (12-18 hours)
MATH 1261		Calculus I or
MATH 1116		Integrated Calculus IB
MATH 1262		Calculus II
MATH 2263		Calculus III
MATH 2150		Linear Algebra
MATH 2600		Probability and Statistics
2.	Electives (The courses taken to satisfy this requirement must be distinct from those used to satisfy Areas A-E.) (0-6 hours)
CSCI 1301		Computer Science I
CSCI 1302		Computer Science II
CHEM 1211		Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1211L		Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1212		Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 1212L		Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II
PHYS 2211		Principles of Physics I
PHYS 2211L		Principles of Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 2212		Principles of Physics II
PHYS 2212L		Principles of Physics Laboratory II
FREN 1001		Elementary French I
FREN 1002		Elementary French II
FREN 2001		Elementary French III
FREN 2002		Intermediate French Readings
GRMN 1001		Elementary German I
GRMN 1002		Elementary German II
GRMN 2001		Elementary German III
GRMN 2002		Intermediate German Readings
ITAL 1001		Elementary Italian I
ITAL 1002		Elementary Italian II
ITAL 2001		Elementary Italian III
ITAL 2002		Intermediate Italian Readings
SPAN 1001		Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1002		Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 2001		Elementary Spanish III
SPAN 2002		Intermediate Spanish Readings

NOTE: Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GCSU.


Major Requirements (Teaching Concentration)			27 semester hours
	MATH 3030	Foundation of Mathematics
	MATH 4081	Abstract Algebra I
	MATH 4261	Mathematical Analysis I
	MATH 4110	Number Theory
	MATH 4510	Geometry
	MATH 4010	History of Mathematics
	MAED 3119	Technology-Enhanced Instruction
	MAED 3121	Teaching Secondary Mathematics with Manipulatives
	MAED 4000	Methods for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers
Cognate Area (Teaching Concentration)			9-16 semester hours

	CSCI 1301	Computer Science I
	EDUC 2120	Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts
	EDUC 2110	Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education
	PHYS 2211	Principles of Physics I
	PHYS 2211L	Principles of Physics Laboratory I
	EDIS 4425	Seminar: Experience Teaching for Mathematics and Science Majors

Senior Capstone Experience: (4 hours)

Students complete both MATH 4990 Senior Project (1 hour) and MATH 4950 Special Topics (3 hours) in the same semester. Students must consult with the faculty advisor and MATH 4950 instructor prior to registration. Students completing a culminating major experience through another outlet, such as research experience for undergraduates or internship, may petition the department to substitute this experience for the capstone requirement. Students who petition must demonstrate that they have met the expected student outcomes for MATH 4990.

Other Requirements


1.	A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting toward the major.
2.	A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
3.	Complete the First-Year Academic Seminar with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GCSU are exempt from this requirement.
4.	Students must show competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002). (0-6 hours)
Electives		7-24 semester hours
Total		120 semester hours