Mathematics Education 5-Adult, B.A.

Course Requirements

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The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100First Yr Sem Critical Thinking3
MTH 229 Bison image Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT)5
Critical Thinking Course3
Core 2
ENG 101 Bison image  Cap graduation image Beginning Composition3
ENG 201 Bison image  Cap graduation image Advanced Composition3
CMM 103 Bison image  Cap graduation image Fund Speech-Communication3
MTH 229 Bison image  Cap graduation image Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT)5
Core II Natural Science4
Core II Humanities3
Core II Social Studies3
Core II Fine Arts3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive3
Writing Intensive3
Multicultural or International3
MTH 491 Bison image Senior Seminar2
Teaching Specialization
MTH 229 Bison image  Cap graduation image Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT)5
MTH 230 Bison image  Cap graduation image Calculus/Analytic Geom II4
MTH 231 Bison image Calculus/Analytic Geom III4
MTH 300Intro to Higher Math4
MTH 331Linear Algebra4
MTH 404Math Methods and Materials3
MTH 405History of Mathematics3
MTH 440Graph Th and Combinatorics3
STA 445Probability & Statistics I3
STA 446Probability & Statistics II3
MTH 448Modern Geometries3
MTH 449Projective Geometry3
MTH 450Modern Algebra I3
MTH 491 Bison image Senior Seminar2
Free Elective3
Free Elective2
Professional Education Core
EDF 200Pre-Residency Clinical (40 hour clinical each semester for four semesters)0
EDF 201Ed Psych Developing Learner3
CISP 421 Cap graduation image Child with Exceptionalities3
EDF 435Classroom Assessment3
EDF 475Schools in a Diverse Society3
CI 345 Cap graduation image Crit Read Writ & Think3
CI 402Teach Mid Child Learners3
CI 449Instr & Clarm Mgt Sec Ed3
CISP 422Differentiate Instruction3
CI 470Level II Clinical Exp0
CI 45112

Major Information

Admission Requirements for ADMI 4

  1. Grade Point Average of 2.80 or higher (both MU and overall),
  2. EDF 201 Ed Psych Developing Learner (grade “C” or better) and EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical (credit),
  3. Passing scores on the PRAXIS Core exam – all 3 areas OR exemption,
  4. Portfolio in LiveText which includes:
    • Self-Assessment,
    • Writing Sample and
    • Three Recommendations,
  5. 21 ACT composite score,
  6. MU students: Completion of 26 credit hours,
  7. Transfer students: Completion of 12 Marshall University credit hours.

Admission Requirements for ADMI 5

  1. 12 hours of completed Professional Education Core courses,
  2. 2.8 GPA overall, at MU, and in Teaching Specialization,
  3. 3.0 GPA in Professional Education Core

Admission Requirements for Student Teaching

  1. At least 90% of Teaching Specialization courses completed,
  2. Minimum of 100 credit hours completed,
  3. 2.8 GPA overall, at MU, and in Teaching Specialization,
  4. 3.0 GPA in Professional Education Core,
  5. Completion of all Professional Education Core Courses
  • Many courses require clinical experience in public school during normal school hours. Schedule open time accordingly.
  • Students should monitor their program of study carefully due to ongoing curricular changes.
  • All coursework in Teaching Specialization and Professional Education Core must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  • West Virginia law mandates that all persons entering a school or having contact with students must have completed a background check and have not been found on the sexual offender registry prior to entering a school. Each county and school can also use the results of that background check as a basis for admitting or denying admittance. It is the procedure of the Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development that every student will obtain a background check prior to being placed in a school setting.

Semester Plan

The College of Education and Professional Development has the distinction of being the oldest part of Marshall University. The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. The educational foundations courses are designed for those entering the education field. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

 Bison image - General Education Course

 Cap graduation image - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterCredit Hours
MTH 229 Bison image  Cap graduation image Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) 5
CMM 103 Bison image  Cap graduation image Fund Speech-Communication 3
ENG 101 Bison image  Cap graduation image Beginning Composition 3
FYS 100 First Yr Sem Critical Thinking 3
Core II Fine Arts 3
UNI 100 Freshman First Class 1
 Credit Hours18
Second Semester
MTH 230 Bison image  Cap graduation image Calculus/Analytic Geom II 4
ENG 201 Bison image  Cap graduation image Advanced Composition 3
Muticultural/International 3
Core II Physical or Natural Science 4
Core II Social Science (M/I) 3
 Credit Hours17
Second Year
First Semester
EDF 201 Ed Psych Developing Learner 3
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
MTH 231 Bison image Calculus/Analytic Geom III 4
MTH 300 Intro to Higher Math 4
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours14
Second Semester
CI 345 Cap graduation image Crit Read Writ & Think 3
CISP 421 Cap graduation image Child with Exceptionalities 3
MTH 331 Linear Algebra 4
Core II Humanities (ENG 200 level, WI) 3
MTH 405 History of Mathematics (odd years only) 3
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
First Semester
CISP 422 Differentiate Instruction 3
MTH 440 Graph Th and Combinatorics 3
STA 445 Probability & Statistics I 3
MTH 448 Modern Geometries 3
Any CT course designated (WI) 3
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
 Credit Hours15
Second Semester
CI 449 Instr & Clarm Mgt Sec Ed 3
CI 470 Level II Clinical Exp 0
MTH 404 Math Methods and Materials 3
STA 446 Probability & Statistics II 3
MTH 449 Projective Geometry 3
Free Elective 2
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
 Credit Hours14
Fourth Year
First Semester
CI 402 Teach Mid Child Learners 3
EDF 435 Classroom Assessment 3
EDF 475 Schools in a Diverse Society 3
MTH 450 Modern Algebra I 3
MTH 491 Bison image Senior Seminar 2
 Credit Hours14
Second Semester
CI 451 12
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120