Mathematics with Certification in Secondary Education, B.A.

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Students who successfully complete the program in Secondary Mathematics Education earn a B.A. in mathematics and recommendation for certification to teach mathematics in grades 7 through 12 in Connecticut.

The Secondary Mathematics Education program at the University of Hartford features a solid mathematics preparation in addition to professional education course work and successively challenging and diverse school-based experiences under the supervision and guidance of University and K–12 faculty.

General Education Requirements (A&S)

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (A&S) .
For Transfer students, see General Education Requirements for Transfer Students (A&S) .

Major GPA and Grade Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.33 in courses required to complete the major. All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade.

Requirements for the Major

Required credits: 80-81

Math Requirements (47-48 credits)

M 114 - Everyday Statistics 3 credit(s)
M 144 - Calculus I 4 credit(s)
M 145 - Calculus II 4 credit(s)
M 220 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3 credit(s)
M 221W - Discrete Mathematics I 4 credit(s)
M 222W - Discrete Mathematics II 4 credit(s)
M 240 - Calculus of Several Variables 4 credit(s)
M 310 - History of Mathematics 3 credit(s)
M 340 - Introductory Analysis 3 credit(s)
M 370 - Foundations of Geometry 3 credit(s)
M 380 - Teaching Secondary School Mathematics—Concepts 3 credit(s)
M 381W - Teaching Secondary School Mathematics—Practice 3 credit(s)
M 420 - Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 credit(s)
CS 111 - Programming Foundations 3 credit(s) OR
CS 114 - Fundamentals of Computing I 4 credit(s)

Professional Education Courses (33 credits)

EDF 120 - Introduction to Education: Schooling and Human Services 3 credit(s)
EDH 120 - Psychology of Exceptionalities 3 credit(s)
EDP 220 - Learning and Development: Understanding Yourself and Others 3 credit(s)
EDF 220 - Diversity in the Classroom 1 credit(s)
EDF 222 - Introduction to Gifted Education 1 credit(s)
EDS 332 - Effective Teaching I: The Student in the Secondary Classroom 3 credit(s)
EDS 443 - The Teacher as Instructional Leader in Education 3 credit(s)
EDS 444 - Student Teaching—Secondary 9 credit(s)
EDR 555 Reading in the Content Areas 3 credit(s)
HE 112 - Modern Health Concepts 3 credit(s)
PE 120 - Basics of Human Fitness 1 credit(s)