Buffalo State University 27 courses 120 total credits
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE) Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department. Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states The B.S. in mathematics with adolescent certification is directed to a career goal of teaching. This program includes the course requirements leading to New York State certification to teach mathematics in grades 7β12. Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Mathematics Major Requirements | 39 credits |
| All College Electives | 6 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Fulfills General Education 23 Requirement.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 202 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 263 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 300 | Techniques of Proof | 3 |
| MAT 301 | Introduction to Group Theory | 3 |
| MAT 322 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 325 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 351 | Elementary Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MAT 417 | Introduction to Real Analysis I | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 33 credits | |
Electives
Select two from the following: Complete at least 2 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 302 | Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MAT 309 | Combinatorics | 3 |
| MAT 315 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 316 | Intermediate Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 319 | Mathematical Biology | 3 |
| MAT 366 | Computational Tools for Applied Mathematicians II | 3 |
| MAT 370 | Applied Networks | 3 |
| MAT 383 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| MAT 404 | Applications of Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 411 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| MAT 461 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MAT 490 | Seminar | 1-3 |
| MAT 495 | Special Project | 1-3 |
| MAT 499 | Independent Study | 3-12 |
| MED 383 | Learning and Teaching Problem Solving | 3 |
| Total Electives | 6 credits | |
Student Teaching Requirements
Completion Requirement Required Courses Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED 407 | Student Teaching of Mathematics in Junior High/Middle School | 6 |
| MED 408 | Student Teaching of Mathematics in High School | 6 |
| Total Student Teaching Requirements | 6 credits | |
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