Sample Degree Plan

Adolescence Education: Mathematics, B.S. Sample Degree Map

The Adolescence Education: Mathematics, B.S. degree leads to Initial Certification in New York State to teach mathematics in grades 7 through 12. Our program has achieved “national recognition” by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and is considered one of the top teacher preparation programs in the state - indeed, in the nation.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is committed to doing our part to provide each student a clear path to graduation. This four-year degree plan is a sample map for fulfilling requirements in the major, the Fredonia Foundations (FF), and other supporting courses. The pathway that you take to your degree may differ somewhat from this illustration, depending on where you start and the detours and side trips you may take along the way. If you are committed to completing your degree in four years, we encourage you to consider signing up for the Fredonia in 4 program. For complete information about this degree program, please consult the university catalog at www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
MATH 100 First Year Math Seminar 1
MATH 122 University Calculus I 4
MAED 105 Intro to Contemporary Math Ed 3
MAED 106 Contemporary Math Ed Field Exp 0
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 14

Spring Semester

Course Credits
MATH 123 University Calculus II 4
PHYS 230 University Physics I 4
PHYS 232 University Physics Lab I 1
MAED 276 Literacy & Tech for Science/Math 3
FF Course 3
 
TOTAL 15

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
MATH 210 Mathematical Structures and Proof 4
MATH 223 University Calculus III 4
EDU 250 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3
EDU 251 Practicum in Inclusive Education II 0
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 17

Spring Semester

Course Credits
MATH 231 Linear Algebra 3
EDU 224 Adolescent Development 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
Elective 3
 
TOTAL 15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
MATH 323 Intro to Real Analysis 3
MATH 381 History of Mathematics 3
STAT 350 Probability and Statistics 3
MAED 305/313 Diversity of the Teaching of Science/Math & Field Exp 3
Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
MATH 341 College Geometry 3
MAED 310 Reading & Writing Mathematics 3
EDU 303 SAVE/DASA/Fire & Arson 1
EDU 304 Safe Schools & Healthy Students 1
EDU 349 Educational Psychology 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 14

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
MATH 405 Senior Seminar 1
MATH 331 Abstract Algebra 3
MAED 419 Secondary School Methods in Math 3
Elective 4
Elective 4
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
MAED 416 Student Teaching Seminar 3
MAED 430 Student Teaching 7-9 6
MAED 431 Student Teaching 10-12 6
 
 
TOTAL 15

GRAND TOTAL: 120

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

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