Mathematics B.S./Secondary Education M.Ed.

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Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S./Secondary Education M.Ed.: 138 credits

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
Calculus I
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
Calculus II
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II
Undergraduate Mathematics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
ED F110Becoming a Teacher in the 21st Century1
EDSC F407Developing Literacy in the Content Areas3
EDSC F415Foundations of Modern Educational Practice3
MATH F253XCalculus III4
MATH F265Introduction to Mathematical Proofs3
MATH F305Geometry3
MATH F314Linear Algebra3
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
MATH F405Abstract Algebra3
MATH F490Senior Seminar 13
STAT F300Statistics3
Complete one of the following:3-4
Probability
Regression and Analysis of Variance
Complete one of the following:3
Discrete Mathematics
Topics in Combinatorics
Number Theory
Complete one of the following:3
Introduction to Computer Programming
Computer Science I
Complete one of the following:3
Introduction to Complex Analysis
Differential Equations
Numerical Analysis
Mathematical Modeling
Complete an additional MATH or STAT course at the F300-level or higher3
Electives
General Electives4-9
Total Credits108
1

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

Note: All mathematics majors must have an advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Note: At least 12 approved mathematics credits at the F300 level or above must be taken while in residence on the Fairbanks campus.

Graduate Program Requirements

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Graduate Secondary Education Program Requirements
Complete the following:
ED F601Introduction to Applied Social Science Research3
EDSC F657Multicultural Education and School-community Relations3
EDSC F658Classroom Organization and Management3
EDSC F687Alaska: Resources, People and Perspectives3
EDSE F622Curriculum, Management and Strategies II: High Incidence3
State of Alaska Praxis II test in Mathematics. The scores must meet or exceed the required score set by the State of Alaska. 2
During the Internship Year
Complete the following:
EDSC F633Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment3
EDSC F642Technology Applications in Education I1
EDSC F643Technology Application in Education II2
EDSC F671Secondary and Art K-12 Teaching: School Internship I and Seminar3
EDSC F672Secondary Teaching: School Internship II and Seminar6
Options
Complete one of the following:0-9
Thesis Option
Project Option
Comprehensive Exam Option
Total Credits30-39
2

The Praxis II exam must be passed before the Internship Year. 

 Options

Thesis Option

Credits
Complete the following:
ED/CCS F603Field Study Research Methods3
or ED/CCS F604 Documenting Indigenous Knowledge
ED F699Thesis6
Total Credits9

Project Option

Credits
Complete the following:
ED/CCS F603Field Study Research Methods3
or ED/CCS F604 Documenting Indigenous Knowledge
ED F698Non-thesis Research/Project3
Total Credits6

Comprehensive Exam Option

Credits
Complete the following:
Comprehensive examination0
Total Credits0

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Current admission into a baccalaureate degree program
  • At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of 24 credits in the undergraduate major program requirements
  • ​Permission of the School of Education, which requires submission of the following:
    • Three current letters of reference that address qualifications and potential as a teacher.
    • A vitae/resume.
    • A personal statement of 1,200-1,500 words explaining your motivation for becoming a teacher. Describe how your academic qualifications and work experiences have prepared you for a career in teaching. Elaborate on your personal strengths, including your ability to work collaboratively with others. Describe your experiences with adolescents in instructional and supervisory capacities. Explain why you believe you can help young people of all cultures be successful in school.
    • Send the following scores directly to the School of Education:

    • Secondary faculty will interview applicants as part of the admission process.
  • Junior standing

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Thesis Option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151MATH F252X164
MATH F251X64MATH F265203
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4 
 15 13
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CS F103 or F201203COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
MATH F253X204ED F110201
STAT F300203MATH F314203
Complete one of the following:174General Education Requirement - Humanities3
Complete one of the following:174
 
 14 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDSC F415203MATH F3053
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
Program Elective3Degree Requirement - Ethics3
Complete one of the following:203Complete one of the following:203
 
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ED F601203EDSC F657203
EDSC F407203EDSC F687203
EDSC F658203EDSE F622203
MATH F371 or STAT F401203-4MATH F405203
MATH F401203MATH F490203
 Praxis II Exam
 15-16 15
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ED F603 or F604203ED F699183
ED F699183EDSC F643202
EDSC F633203EDSC F672206
EDSC F642201 
EDSC F671203 
 13 11
Total Credits 141-142

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Project Option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151MATH F252X164
MATH F251X64MATH F265203
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4 
 15 13
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CS F103 or F201203COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
MATH F253X204ED F110201
STAT F300203MATH F314203
Complete one of the following:174General Education Requirement - Humanities3
Complete one of the following:174
 
 14 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDSC F415203MATH F305203
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Program Elective3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Complete one of the following:203Complete one of the following:203
 
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ED F601203EDSC F657203
EDSC F407203EDSC F687203
EDSC F658203EDSE F622203
MATH F371 or STAT F401203-4MATH F405203
MATH F401203MATH F490203
 Praxis II Exam
 15-16 15
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ED F603 or F604203ED F698183
EDSC F633203EDSC F643202
EDSC F642201EDSC F672206
EDSC F671203 
 10 11
Total Credits 138-139

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Comprehensive Exam Option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151MATH F252X164
MATH F251X64MATH F265203
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4General Elective3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CS F103 or F201203COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
MATH F253X204ED F110201
STAT F300203MATH F314203
General Education Requirement - Humanities3General Elective3
Complete one of the following:174Complete one of the following:174
 17 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDSC F415203MATH F305203
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Program Elective3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Complete one of the following:203Complete one of the following:203
 
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ED F601203EDSC F657203
EDSC F407203EDSC F687203
EDSC F658203EDSE F622203
MATH F371 or STAT F401203-4MATH F405203
MATH F401203MATH F490203
 Praxis II Exam
 15-16 15
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDSC F633203EDSC F643202
EDSC F642201EDSC F672206
EDSC F671203 
 7 8
Total Credits 138-139

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Attain mastery of core mathematical concepts at the baccalaureate level comparable to those at other institutions
  • Have opportunities to develop the necessary skills to achieve their career goals in mathematics
  • Understand and write formal mathematical arguments; they will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using mathematics and independently craft effective written explanations of mathematical material
  • As applicants to be Master of Education candidates, have entry-level knowledge of education course content as described in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Demonstrate - through inquiry, critical analysis, and synthesis - in-depth understanding of knowledge in their fields as delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Work with students, families, colleagues, and communities in ways that reflect the professional dispositions expected of professional educators as delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Have in-depth knowledge of counseling course content as described in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Critique and reflect on their work within the context of student learning in K-12 or post-secondary classrooms