Academic Programs

Secondary Programs

Bachelor of Science in Education/Mathematics

The IU Bloomington School of Education offers a Bachelor of Science in Education/Mathematics Education. The Secondary Education program provides coursework and field experiences to prepare future teachers to meet the needs of students in today's schools. The program is designed to prepare teacher education candidates to teach in grades 5-12.

Coursework will combine extensive study of various science areas with a strong grounding in education theory, instructional methodologies, and professional development. 

Common Grounds - General Education

GenEd requirements, course listings and information can be found in the General Education bulletin.

Content Requirements (42 credits)

A 2.0 GPA is required in the Content Area

A grade of C- or higher is required in each course. (Check with the department regarding when courses will be offered.)

Analysis
  • MATH-M/S 211 Calculus I (4 cr.)
  • MATH-M/S 212 Calculus II (4 cr.)
  • MATH-M/S 311 Calculus III (4 cr.)
Algebra
  • MATH-M 301 Linear Algebra and Applications (3 cr.) OR MATH-M/S 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 391 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M/S 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra (3 cr.) OR MATH-T 403 Modern Algebra for Secondary Teachers (3 cr.)
Probability and Statistics
  • MATH-E 265 Introduction to Probability & Statistics for Data Science (3 cr.) OR MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 cr.)
Geometry
  • MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry (3 cr.)
Math in Secondary Curriculum
  • EDUC-M 302 Algebra & Geometry Throughout the Sec. Curriculum (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 302 Calculus & Functions Throughout the Sec. Curriculum (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 302 Middle Grades Mathematics Throughout the Sec. Curriculum (3 cr.)
Electives

Program must include at least one of the following:

  • MATH-M 321 Intuitive Topology (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 371 Elementary Computational Methods (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M/S 343 Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications I (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 380 History of Mathematics (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 405 Number Theory (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M/S 413 Introduction to Analysis I (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models & Applications (3 cr.)

Select any other mathematics course at the 300 level or above, but the following are recommended:

  • MATH-M 330 Exploring Mathematical Ideas (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 453 Cryptography (3 cr.)

Professional Education (51 credits)

A 2.5 overall GPA is required in the Professional Education.

A grade of C or higher is required in each professional EDUC course. The following courses must be completed before student teaching.

General Professional Education 
  • EDUC-A 308 Legal & Ethical Issues in Education (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-G 203 Communication for Youth Serving Professionals (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-H 205 Introduction to Educational Thought (3 cr.) OR EDUC-H 340 Education & American Culture (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-I 251 Learning Theories for Teachers (3 cr.) AND EDUC-M 101 Lab/Field Experience (1 cr.)
  • EDUC-K 306 Teaching Students with Special Needs: Secondary Classrooms (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 313 Adolescents in a Learning Community (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-W 200 Teaching with Technology (3 cr.)
Block I 
  • EDUC-M 321 Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum & Assessment (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 303 Field Experience I (2 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 469 Content Area Literacy (3 cr.)
Block II 
  • EDUC-M 422 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 403 Field Experience II (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-S 303 Classroom Management (1 cr.)
Student Teaching  
  • EDUC-M 420 Student Teaching Seminar (1 cr.)
  • EDUC-M 480 Student Teaching: Secondary (11 cr.)

Electives 

Complete enough coursework to total 120 credits.

Academic Bulletins