Mathematics Education, B.S.E.

Students majoring in this program develop a strong mathematical background in a mathematics core following the guidelines of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America. Graduates of this program are prepared to teach mathematics at the secondary level. These students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and a minor in K-12 Education Technology. Graduates of this program will also be prepared to use the computer as a tool in both the learning and teaching of mathematics. All DSU teacher education graduates earn a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement.

System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)

Majors must take INED 211 and MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.

Institutional Graduation Requirement (11 Credits)

Majors must take EPSY 210 as part of the Institutional Graduation Requirement.

Note

Students should complete professional education coursework concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

Mathematics Component (35 Credits)

MATH 125 - Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 201 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
MATH 315 - Linear Algebra 3-4 credits (3 credits required)
MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
MATH 341 - Math Concepts for Teachers I 3 credits
MATH 342 - Math Concepts for Teachers II 3 credits
MATH 361 - Modern Geometry 3 credits
MATH 488 - Capstone 1 credit

Plus 9 credits from the following (9 Credits)

MATH 225 - Calculus III 4 credits
MATH 282 - Mathematics of Games 3 credits
MATH 318 - Advanced Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 321 - Differential Equations 3-4 credits
MATH 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3-4 credits
MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I 3 credits
MATH 418 - Mathematical Modeling 3 credits
MATH 471 - Numerical Analysis I 3 credits
MATH 475 - Operations Research 3 credits
MATH 492 - Topics 1-6 credits *
MATH 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 1-6 credits

* May be repeated several times provided student does not enroll in the same topics course.

K-12 Education Technology Minor 18-19 Credits (11 Credits Required)*

CIS 350 - Computer Hardware, Data Communications and Networking 3 credits
EDER 415 - Educational Assessment 2 credits
OR
ELED 422 - K-8 Science and Math Technology 1-2 credits (2 credits required)
EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology & Learning 2-3 credits (3 credits required)

Choose three credits from the following (3 Credits)

CSC 206 - Advanced Applications: 1 credit
CSC 207 - Advanced Applications: Spreadsheet 1 credit
CSC 208 - Advanced Applications: Database 1 credit
CSC 209 - Advanced Applications: SAS 1 credit

* Remaining credit hours are embedded in the General Education and Professional Education coursework.

Professional Education Courses (28 Credits)

All Professional Education Courses must be completed with a “C” or better.

¹No grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education.

²Requires field experience.

EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education 1-2 credits (2 credits required) ^1,2
EDFN 475 - Human Relations 3 credits
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 2-3 credits (3 credits required) ^1,2
SEED 295 - Practicum 1 credit
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 2-3 credits (3 credits required) ^1,2
Note: Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission in the College of Education section.
SEED 302 - Secondary/Middle Content Area: Major 2-3 credits (2 credits required) ²
SEED 401 - Methods of Educational Technology 1 credit
SEED 440 - Classroom Management 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy 1-3 credits (3 credits required) ²
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (8 credits required)

Electives (5 Credits)

One of these credits are met when completing MATH 123 as part of the system general education.

Yearlong Residency / Student Teaching

Teacher candidates complete a yearlong residency / student teaching capstone experience during the final two semesters prior to graduation. Placements are made in districts with which the College of Education has a formal partnership and whose personnel are trained in the co-teaching model. Out-of-area placements are not granted for the yearlong residence / student teaching experience. Requirements for licensure vary from one state to another. If you are interested in professional licensure, please check with the appropriate licensing body in the state where you intend to practice. The US Department of Education link will help you learn more about certification in your state.

Students planning to obtain certification and teach outside of South Dakota are encouraged to take

HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education

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