Math Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Maranatha’s Math Education program trains you to sharpen and develop your math abilities for use in a teaching ministry. Learn how to develop your students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as opening their eyes to the practical side of math, such as: measuring scientific data, determining medicinal drug dosages, and interpreting political, economic, and even sports statistics. With such an acute shortage of math teachers in America, a degree in Math Education ensures a promising teaching career in engaging areas of study.

Career Options

• Mathematics teacher • Statistician • Math curriculum writer • Financial analyst

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

alumni spotlight ADAM LOVE

Adam Love (’19, ’20) lives in Myrtle Beach, SC. He graduated with a BS in Math Education and then with an MEd in Teaching and Learning. He currently teaches high school mathematics and Bible at Calvary Christian School. He also coaches varsity basketball with his wife Tori. He says, “MBU provided me with a wide range of opportunities that expanded outside my field of study. My experiences in student leadership gave me a taste of what it takes to lead organizationally as well as interpersonally as I deal with my students on a daily basis. Maranatha showed me that leadership is about the person not the position, and I learned that from the professors and mentors in my life.”

Code Course

Hours Teacher Education Requirements (48 hours) EDUC 100 Freshman Fieldwork 0

HUSO 141 Introduction to Sociology EDUC 144 Foundations of Education 3 2

EDUC 201 Sophomore Fieldwork EDUC 207 Instructional Media & Technology EDUC 225 Human Relations 1 1 3 3

HUPS 233 Developmental Psychology

3 EDUC 236 The Exceptional Child 3 SEED 242 Secondary & Middle School Teaching Methods 3 EDUC 299 Upper Level Status 0 EDUC 301 Junior Practicum 2 EDUC 303 Educational Psychology 1 3 EDUC 340 Classroom Management and Positive Behavior 3 EDUC 342 Educational Assessment 2 SEED 350 Teaching Mathematics 1 3 EDUC 421 Education Seminar 2 EDUC 443 Supervised Student Teaching 12 Mathematics Requirements (34-37 hours) ASMA 136 Pre-Calculus 2 3 ASMA 143 Calculus 1 5 ASMA 232 Calculus 2 5 ASMA 234 Calculus 3 3 ASMA 238 Probability & Statistics 3 ASMA 250 Foundations of Mathematics 2 ASMA 301 Math Education Seminar 2 ASMA 310 Elementary Differential Equations 3 ASMA 335 Advanced Geometry 3 ASMA 341 Linear Algebra 3 ASMA 447 Abstract Algebra 3 Electives (2 hours) ASMA 343 Statistics 2 2 ASMA 346 Number Theory 2

Course Distribution

Mathematics Education Major Biblical Studies Core Liberal Arts Core

Minimum Hours Required

82-85 24 22

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Suggested Schedule

Year 1

Foundations of Education 2 Probability & Statistics* 3 Old Testament Survey 3 English Composition 1 3 Concepts in Biochemistry 3 The Modern World 3 17 Freshman Fieldwork 0 Introduction to Sociology 3 Calculus 1 5 New Testament Survey 3 English Composition 2 3 American Studies Elective 3 17

Year 2

Secondary & Middle School Teaching Methods

3 Calculus 2 5 Foundations of Mathematics 2 Baptist Heritage 3 Human Relations 3 16

Year 3

The Exceptional Child 3 Instructional Media & Technology 3 Differential Equations 3 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 3 Literature Elective 3 15

Year 4

Education Seminar 2 Classroom Management 3 Abstract Algebra 3 Advanced Geometry 3 Bible Electives 6 17 Sophomore Fieldwork 1 Developmental Psychology 3 Calculus 3 3 Statistics 2 or Number Theory 2 Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 2 Music Elective 2 16

Junior Practicum 2 Educational Psychology 3 Linear Algebra 3 Educational Assessment 2 Teaching Mathematics 3 Math Education Seminar 2 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 3 18

Student Teaching 12 12

*Students may be required to take Pre-Calculus, if necessary. ** Math electives currently offered include Statistics 2 and Number Theory. Students must choose (at least) one.

1 This course must be taken at Maranatha and may not be taken as a Directed Study. 2 Waived for students with ACT Math score of 24 or better.

See page 26 for General Education Core requirements. Humanities Electives (6) are met by required Intro to Sociology and Developmental Psychology. Scientific Reasoning is met by Concepts in Biochemistry. Quantitative Analysis requirement is met by requirements in the major.