Mathematics Education 5-Adult, B.A.
Course Requirements
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/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Core II Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Studies | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| MTH 491 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Teaching Specialization | ||
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Calculus/Analytic Geom III | 4 |
| MTH 300 | Intro to Higher Math | 4 |
| MTH 331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MTH 404 | Math Methods and Materials | 3 |
| MTH 405 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 440 | Graph Th and Combinatorics | 3 |
| STA 445 | Probability & Statistics I | 3 |
| STA 446 | Probability & Statistics II | 3 |
| MTH 448 | Modern Geometries | 3 |
| MTH 449 | Projective Geometry | 3 |
| MTH 450 | Modern Algebra I | 3 |
| MTH 491 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Professional Education Core | ||
| EDF 200 | Pre-Residency Clinical (four semesters) | 0 |
| EDF 201 | Ed Psych Developing Learner | 3 |
| CISP 421 | Child with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDF 435 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| EDF 475 | Schools in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CI 345 | Crit Read Writ & Think | 3 |
| CI 402 | Teach Mid Child Learners | 3 |
| CI 449 | Instr & Clarm Mgt Sec Ed | 3 |
| CISP 422 | Differentiate Instruction | 3 |
| CI 470 | Level II Clinical Exp | 0 |
| CI 450 | Stu Teach Secondary Ed (Capstone) | 12 |
Major Information
Admission Requirements for ADMI 4
- Grade Point Average of 2.80 or higher (both MU and overall),
- EDF 201 Ed Psych Developing Learner (grade “C” or better) and EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical (credit),
- Passing scores on the PRAXIS Core exam – all 3 areas OR exemption,
- Portfolio in LiveText which includes:
- Self-Assessment,
- Writing Sample and
- Three Recommendations,
- 21 ACT composite score,
- MU students: Completion of 26 credit hours,
- Transfer students: Completion of 12 Marshall University credit hours.
Admission Requirements for ADMI 5
- 12 hours of completed Professional Education Core courses,
- 2.8 GPA overall, at MU, and in Teaching Specialization,
- 3.0 GPA in Professional Education Core
Admission Requirements for Student Teaching
- At least 90% of Teaching Specialization courses completed,
- Minimum of 100 credit hours completed,
- 2.8 GPA overall, at MU, and in Teaching Specialization,
- 3.0 GPA in Professional Education Core,
- 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Muticultural/International | 3 | |
| Core II Physical or Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core II Social Science (M/I) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDF 201 | Ed Psych Developing Learner | 3 |
| EDF 200 | Pre-Residency Clinical | 0 |
| MTH 231 | Calculus/Analytic Geom III | 4 |
| MTH 300 | Intro to Higher Math | 4 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CI 345 | Crit Read Writ & Think | 3 |
| CISP 421 | 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 Hours | 16 | |
| 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 Hours | 15 | |
| 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 Hours | 14 | |
| 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 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CI 450 | Stu Teach Secondary Ed (Capstone) | 12 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |