Mathematics Secondary Teacher Certification

Students majoring in mathematics with a special interest in teaching at the secondary school level can earn Pennsylvania Secondary Teacher Certification by 1) selecting their 200 and 300-level electives appropriately, 2) taking courses in the Education Department, and 3) satisfying state minimums on the PRAXIS exam.

Required Mathematics Courses for Certification

MATH 201 Calculus I (or equivalent)
MATH 202 Calculus II (or equivalent)
MATH 207 Teaching of Math in Secondary School (Junior/Spring)
MATH 211 Calculus III
MATH 213 Linear Algebra
MATH 240 Discrete Mathematics** (.5 credit/Spring)
MATH 280 Logic, Sets, and Proofs
MATH 303 Probability
MATH 307 Statistical Design of Scientific Studies
MATH 308 Introduction to Real Analysis I
MATH 320 Introduction to Algebra
MATH 335 Geometry (Fall)

Required Education Courses for Certification

EDUC 101 Social Foundations
EDUC 201 Educational Psychology
EDUC 240 Literacy and Learning***
EDUC 334 or 335 Adolescent Development
EDUC 359 Student Teaching: Secondary (3 credits)
EDUC 459 Professional Seminar in Secondary Education
(concurrent with EDUC 359)

Other Notes for Certification

One English Literature and one writing (W1) course required
Pre-CIP Application
Student Teaching Application by December 15 of Junior Year
PRAXIS Exams taken by January of Senior Year

** Required beginning with Class of 2007

***Required beginning with Class of 2006