Mathematics Education Program

Bachelor's Degree

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The mathematics education program joins quality faculty from the Mathematics Department and the School of Education. The major includes classes in general education, mathematics, and professional education. Upon completion of program requirements, which include subject-area exams, students may apply for Michigan Secondary Provisional Certification. Employment prospects are excellent. Because of strong content preparation in mathematics, mathematics education graduates have the basic background to pursue careers in business and industry.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Major Courses

College Requirements - 81 Credits Required

Major Courses - 39 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.

Math Elective - 3 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

Choose 1 of 4
MATH 320 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 3 Credit Hours: 4
MATH 328 - Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 3
MATH 420 - Intro to Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 430 - Advanced Calculus Credit Hours: 3

Secondary Education Professional Sequence - 42 Credits Required

Level 1 Courses - 9 Credits Required

Students may only retake two of the three Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once.

These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

Level 2 Courses - 21 Credits Required

Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete a Level 2 application. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

Level 3 Courses - 12 Credits Required

Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major/minor as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

EDUC 499 - Student Teaching Credit Hours: 12 (Application Required)

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Ferris State University's Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Contact Information

School of Education
(231) 591-5361
[email protected]

Ferris Main Campus