Mathematics Secondary Education Bachelors Degree Pennsylvania

Teach students problem-solving skills with a bachelor's degree in mathematics education.

Meet the growing demand for mathematics teachers and start a rewarding career by pursuing a bachelor's degree in secondary education with a mathematics concentration at California University of Pennsylvania.

This comprehensive undergraduate degree program meets all education requirements for Pennsylvania teaching certification while giving you the skills and experience you need to be an effective classroom leader.

Cal U has a great reputation in teacher training.

Cal U has over 165 years of experience producing top educators in Pennsylvania.
This bachelor's degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In addition, Cal U education programs have been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Cal U's relationship with local Pennsylvania schools provides top-quality fieldwork and student teaching opportunities.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION

Experienced Professors
Our expert secondary education faculty members have real-world experience teaching in middle and high school classrooms, and doctorate degrees in their fields. They are actively involved in local Pennsylvania schools and incorporate the most up-to-date advances in teaching into their courses.

Hands-on Teaching Experience
Cal U secondary education students excel as classroom teachers and stand out in the job market because they complete three fieldwork experiences in local classrooms before embarking on the student teaching component of this program.

Top Accreditation: This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). See CAEP reporting measures of program impact and outcomes.

$64^K

Average annual salary for secondary education teachers in Pennsylvania. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Best

Cal U was named one of Pennsylvania's "Best Colleges Shaping the Next Generation" in 2013 by OnlineCollegesDatabase.org.

Degree Benefits

Discover the many advantages of an affordable secondary education bachelor's degree from Cal U.

Study mathematics curriculum development techniques.
Learn top strategies in classroom management.
Master classroom technology for teaching mathematics and how to build connections to STEM.
Deepen your knowledge of calculus, linear and abstract algebra, statistical analysis, geometry, and other related topics.
Gain real-world teaching experience in Pennsylvania classrooms.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduate prepared to teach secondary education mathematics at public, private and charter schools. Many of our students also go on to pursue graduate studies in secondary education, often at Cal U. Our alumni have rewarding teaching careers in schools throughout Pennsylvania and across the country.

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Student Success Story

Meet secondary education program alumna Carey M. Noonan '05. She currently tutors students from across the United States via an instant messaging chat interface. She also helps to develop new mathematical content and coursework for students in school districts across the country.

Course Spotlight: Methods of Mathematics

Crack the code of teaching mathematics to middle and high school students in this enlightening course that focuses on proven instruction techniques for general mathematics, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics.

Prepare for Career Success

Our program graduates stand out in job interviews thanks to the hands-on teaching and research projects they complete at Cal U. Our alumni have the applicable skills and knowledge they need to make a difference in their classrooms and the career support they need to find their dream teaching jobs.

Mathematics Concentration Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Courses

This undergraduate degree program meets all education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania. Our rigorous courses are constantly evolving to equip you with the latest theories and practices in the fields of mathematics and mathematics education.

Curriculum

Course	Credits
Freshman Year
First Semester	16
ENG 101 English Composition I	3
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus	3
PSY 100 General Psychology	3
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar	1
General Education Courses	6

Second Semester	15
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and Collaboration	3
MAT 281 Calculus I	3
PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology	3
English Course	3
General Education Course	3

Sophomore Year
Third Semester	15
ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior Interventions	3
MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics	3
MAT 282 Calculus II	3
SEC 210 Introduction to Secondary Education	3
SEC 220 Standards-based Education in Secondary Education	3

Fourth Semester	15
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society	3
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning	3
MAT 290 Technology for Math	3
MAT 304 History of Mathematics	3
MAT 305 Theory of Equations	3

Junior Year
Fifth Semester	15
MAT 303 Geometry	3
MAT 381 Calculus III	3
SEC 310 Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education	3
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy	3
SEC 360 Technology Integration in Secondary Education	3

Sixth Semester	15
MAT 341 Linear Algebra I	3
MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling	3
MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I	3
SEC 400 Classroom Management	3
SEC 420 Assessments and Interventions in Secondary Education	3

Senior Year
Seventh Semester	15
MAT 351 Abstract Algebra I	3
Math Elective	3
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners	3
ESP 413 Evidence-based Practices for Secondary Education	3
SEC 394 Teaching of Mathematics	3

Eighth Semester	15
SEC 460 Professional Practices in Secondary Education	3
SEC 461 Student Teaching Practicum	12
Total	121