Bachelor of Arts in Education in Mathematics - Secondary

About

Completing this program and 51¸£ÀûÉç’s secondary education requirements qualifies you for a Washington State mathematics teaching endorsement for grades 5–12.

For complete certification requirements, refer to the . Course prerequisites may also apply. Minimum total credits required: 123.

Curriculum & Requirements

Applied Learning Opportunities

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  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Practice real-world decision-making through simulations, case studies, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Practicums:ÌýBuild hands-on skills in structured field placements—like classrooms or community agencies—that are often required for professional certification.
  • Student Employment & Leadership at 51¸£ÀûÉç: Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, athletics, or clubs.
  • Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.
  • Volunteerism:ÌýGive back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and seeing how you can apply your classroom knowledge to make an impact in the world.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Mathematics Education - Secondary Major, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)

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Completion of this major and the General Degree Completion Requirements for Education, Secondary, satisfies the state requirements for a state mathematics teaching endorsement (secondary, grade levels 5–12).

The Mathematics Education  - Secondary BAE takes more than 12 quarters at 15–16 credits a quarter; all candidates for certification must pass the NES subject matter test to receive an endorsement for certification purposes.

Admission: This Program requires .  

Prerequisite Grade Policy: Students must have earned a grade ≥C in any course that is to be used to satisfy a prerequisite requirement for a subsequent mathematics course offered by the 51¸£ÀûÉç Department of Mathematics.

Grade Requirements: Students must receive a grade ≥C in each course used to satisfy the requirements of an undergraduate major or minor in mathematics. 

Required Mathematics Education - Secondary Courses
CALCULUS I5
CALCULUS II5
CALCULUS III5
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS5
LINEAR ALGEBRA5
CALCULUS IV5
SURVEY OF GEOMETRIES5
or  FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE I5
RINGS AND POLYNOMIALS5
CONTINUOUS FUNCTIONS5
Required MATH Elective–choose two from the following9-10
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS WITH APPLICATIONS
NUMBER THEORY
INTRODUCTORY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
APPLIED GROUP THEORY
COMPLEX ANALYSIS
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE II
FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS FOR K-8 TEACHERS
GEOMETRY FOR THE K-8 TEACHER
PROBLEM SOLVING SEMINAR
Required MTED Courses
ASSESSMENT IN THE MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM3
MATHEMATICAL PROGRESSIONS4
MATHEMATICAL DISCUSSIONS4
Education Core Courses
FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT3
FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE3
FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING, LEARNING, AND MOTIVATION IN SCHOOL CONTEXTS4
UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION IN THE US3
PEOPLES AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST5
SECONDARY APPLIED INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT4
PRACTICES OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS4
DESIGNING EQUITABLE LEARNING IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS4
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS3
FIELD EXPERIENCE 12
FIELD EXPERIENCE 22
FIELD EXPERIENCE 35
FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHING15
Required Senior Capstone
SENIOR CAPSTONE: SECONDARY PRACTICUM5
MATHEMATICS STUDENT TEACHING1
Total Credits133-134

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.ÌýIndividual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.ÌýStudents should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet theÌý.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
555
555
Humanities & Arts BACR 1155Humanities & Arts BACR 215
Ìý15Ìý15Ìý15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
533
MATH Elective2555
Social Science BACR 1155 (Diversity - graduation requirement)5
ÌýNatural Science BACR 115MATH Elective25
Ìý15Ìý18Ìý18
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
(Social Science BACR 2)4Natural Science BACR 2154
3Global Studies - graduation requirement154
5Elective - minor or general elective42
4Ìý4
Ìý16Ìý14Ìý14
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
23515
4 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)51
3Elective - minor or general elective32Ìý
3ÌýÌý
Ìý12Ìý12Ìý16
Total Credits 180
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.Ìý Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

2

Required MATH Elective–choose two (9-10 credits) from the approved list.

3

EDUC 386C is a variable credit course and can be taken as 7 credits, instead of 5 credits in the winter quarter of the fourth year. If this EDUC 386C is taken for 7 credits, then there is no need for 2 credits elective in winter quarter of the fourth year.

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Students who earn a BAE in Mathematics Education - Secondary from 51¸£ÀûÉç should have:​​

  • a sensitivity and ability to respond to the mathematical thinking of secondary students;
  • a strong ability to reason mathematically and develop proofs with understanding;
  • ability to critically read, analyze, evaluate, transform, and implement mathematics education literature;
  • applications of pedagogical content knowledge for secondary mathematics in planning and teaching;
  • habits of mind to continue improving teaching practices that support mathematics learning;
  • the values, dispositions, and habits of mind of a community of mathematicians;
  • understanding of foundational content of modern mathematics and its applications;
  • understanding of mathematical learning progressions and connections within secondary mathematics.

Note:  Review the School of Education section for additional PLOs.