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Important:

  • Students are no longer accepted into this program as of June 5, 2024.
  • Students currently enrolled in this program are asked to contact their department chair for a teach-out plan.

The Math Middle Childhood Specialist, 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 Title Credits
MATH 100 First Year Math Seminar 1
MATH 122 University Calculus I 4
MAED 105 Intro to Contemporary Mathematics Ed 3
MAED 106 Contemporary Math Edu Field Experience 0
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 14

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MATH 123 University Calculus II 4
CHEM 115 General Chemistry 3
CHEM 125 General Chemistry Lab I 1
MAED 276 Literacy & Tech for Science & Math 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 17

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MATH 201 Concepts of Foundational Math I 3
MATH 210 Math Structures and Proof 4
EDU 250 Intro to the Exceptional Learner 3
EDU 251 Practicum in Inclusive Education II 0
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 16

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MATH 202 Concepts of Foundational Math II 3
MATH 231 Linear Algebra 4
EDU 224 Adolescent Development 3
FF Course 3
Elective 3
 
TOTAL 16

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MATH 381 History of Mathematics 3
MAED 303 Advanced Math for School Teachers 3
MAED 305/313 Diversity of the Teaching of Science/Math & Field Exp 3
STAT 350 Probability and Statistics 3
EDU 303/304 Safe Schools + DASA 2
 
 
TOTAL 14

Spring Semester

Course Title 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 321 Teaching in the Middle School 3
EDU 349 Educational Psychology 3
General Elective 3
 
TOTAL 17

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MATH 405 Senior Seminar 1
MAED 417 Middle School Methods in Math 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
TOTAL 13

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MAED 416 Student Teaching Seminar 3
MAED 428 Student Teaching 5-6 6
MAED 429 Student Teaching 7-9 6
 
 
TOTAL 15

GRAND TOTAL: 122

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

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