B.A.Ed. in Mathematics Education (BAED)
Description
The B.A.E. degree with a major in mathematics education prepares graduates to be eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach mathematics in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an advisor for more information.)
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 122
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select six hours of history courses | 6 | |
| Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 1 | 3 | |
| Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II | 3 | |
| Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course | 1 | |
| Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab | 3 | |
| Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course | 1 | |
| Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I | 3-4 | |
| Select six hours of literature 2000+ | 6 | |
| Select three hours in the fine or performing arts | 3 | |
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
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Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select an additional three-hour course in mathematics or science | 3 | |
| Select three semester hours in courses chosen from the following areas: classics, modern languages, philosophy, religion, literature, history, southern studies, gender studies, linguistics, or African American studies | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 3080 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDCI 3520 | Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner | 2-3 |
| EDSP 3270 | Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDCI 3530 | Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec | 3 |
| EDSE 4000 | Principles of Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4450 | Special Methods I: Mathematics | 3 |
| EDLE 4800 | Student Teaching: Secondary Education | 9 |
| EDCI 4190 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 29-30 | |
Major Requirements II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1011 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| EDCI 5070 | Computer Concepts and App. for Educators | 3 |
| MATH 2611 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| MATH 2612 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| MATH 2613 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MATH 2614 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| MATH 3010 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3050 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3190 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Elementary Differential Equations | ||
| Intermediate Differential Equations | ||
| Introduction to Complex Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | ||
| MATH 3750 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 3900 | Techniques in Teaching Sec. Level Math | 3 |
| MATH 5330 | Topics in Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 5400 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Admission to Phase II: Professional Education Core
Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:
- Completion of core curriculum.
- Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)1
- Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II.
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Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 overall composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE.
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching
Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching. To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
- During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDCI 4190 Classroom Assessment. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
- Completion of 15 hours in residency at The University of Mississippi (includes Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and DeSoto campuses).
- Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
- Evidence of professional liability insurance.