The Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (Mathematics)

Millersville University

Department of Mathematics

This is the degree program for prospective teachers of mathematics in secondary schools.

In addition to the "general education" and "professional" requirements common to all B.S. in Education programs at Millersville (see the university catalog, or the appropriate "curriculum record form") this program requires the student to take:

1. Required Core Courses (37-40 s.h.)

   MATH 161 - Calculus I	4 s.h.
   OR
   MATH 163 - Honors Calculus I	5 s.h.
   MATH 211 - Calculus II	4 s.h.
   MATH 310 - Introduction to Mathematical Proof	3 s.h.
   MATH 311 - Calculus III	4 s.h.
   MATH 322 - Linear Algebra I	4 s.h.
   MATH 333 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4 s.h.
   OR
   MATH 335 - Mathematical Statistics I and	3 s.h.
   MATH 435 - Mathematical Statistics II	3 s.h.
   MATH 345 - Abstract Algebra I	3 s.h.
   MATH 353 - Survey of Geometry	3 s.h.
   OR
   MATH 355 - Transformational Geometry	3 s.h.
   MATH 464 - Real Analysis I	3 s.h.
   * MATH 315 - Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary School	5 s.h.

   * Students in this program must meet special prerequisites for MATH 315 and student teaching.

2. At least two additional math courses, including at least one numbered 300 or higher (6 s.h.)

   MATH 342 - Linear Algebra II	3 s.h.
   MATH 365 - Ordinary Differential Equations	3 s.h.
   MATH 370 - Operations Research	3 s.h.
   MATH 375 - Numerical Analysis	3 s.h.
   MATH 393 - Number Theory	3 s.h.
   MATH 395 - Introduction to Combinatorics	3 s.h.
   MATH 435 - Mathematical Statistics II	3 s.h.
   MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra II	3 s.h.
   MATH 457 - Elementary Differential Geometry	3 s.h.
   MATH 465 - Real Analysis II	3 s.h.
   MATH 467 - Partial Differential Equations	3 s.h.
   MATH 483 - Point-set Topology	3 s.h.
   MATH 535 - Statistical Methods I	3 s.h.
   MATH 536 - Statistical Methods II	3 s.h.
   MATH 537 - Statistical Problem Solving Seminar	1 s.h.

   Selected 500-level courses may be substituted for the above with the approval of the department.

3. Required Related Courses (10-14 s.h.)
   1. CSCI 161 - Introduction to Computing I (4 s.h.)
   2. Two courses chosen from among the following:

      PHYS 231 - General Physics I **	5 s.h.
      PHYS 232 - General Physics II	5 s.h.
      BIOL 375 - Biometry	3 s.h.
      ESCI 241 - Meteorology	4 s.h.
      ESCI 341 - Atmosphere Thermodynamics	3 s.h.
      ESCI 342 - Atmosphere Dynamics I	3 s.h.
      ECON 235 - Mathematical Economics	3 s.h.
      ECON 318 - Intermediate Economics Analysis	3 s.h.
      CSCI 140 - Discrete Structures *	3 s.h.
      CSCI 162 - Intro. to Computer Science II	4 s.h.
      CSCI 226 - Computer Organization I	3 s.h.
      PHIL 312 - Mathematical Logic	3 s.h.

      For descriptions of these courses, and their prerequisites, consult the university catalog.

      ** - highly recommended
      * - recommended

   PLEASE NOTE: In order to graduate in 4 years, students in this program must complete all their academic coursework in 7 semesters. The eighth semester is spent in a full-time student teaching experience. Consequently, students in this program must carefully plan their program of study in consultation with their advisor. Students may find that taking one or two courses during a summer or winter session will help to ease the crunch.