Mathematics (Mathematics Education) BS Semester Guide

Freshmen

1st semester (16 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. or
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs. (required)
MAT 167 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Science and Lab 4 hrs.
MAT 340 - Discrete Mathematics 3 hrs.

2nd semester (15 hours)

ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. or
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs. (required)
MAT 168 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
MAT 326 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hrs.

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Sophomore

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Junior

1st semester (18 hours)

MAT 305 - Mathematical Computing I 3 hrs.
MAT 315 - Technology in Secondary Mathematics Teaching 3 hrs.
MAT 320 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I 3 hrs.
MAT 370 - Introductory Geometry 3 hrs.
PSY 374 - Educational Psychology 3 hrs.
REF 469 - Tests and Measurements 3 hrs.

2nd semester (18 hours)

MAT 301 - Real Numbers for Secondary Mathematics Teachers 3 hrs.
MAT 420 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 3 hrs.
MAT 423 - Modern Algebra I 3 hrs.
MAT 481 - History of Mathematics 3 hrs.
CIS 354 - Literacy in the Content Areas 3 hrs.
SPE 400 - Psychology & Education of Exceptional Children 3 hrs.

Senior

1st semester (14 hours)

MAT 457 - Methods in Mathematics-Secondary 3 hrs.
MAT 457L - Methods in Mathematics-Secondary Laboratory 1 hr.
MAT 402 - Problem Solving in Mathematics 1 hr.
CIS 302 - Classroom Management for Secondary Environments 3 hrs.
Select 3 hours from MAT electives 3 hrs.
Electives 3 hrs.

2nd semester (12 hours)

Note:

Licensure: This program is designed to meet the licensure requirements of the State of Mississippi Department of Education. Students who plan to complete this program should consult the Teacher Education Program Requirements for program admission, progression, and teacher candidacy requirements.

Teacher education majors are required to take Praxis II content and PLT tests and have scores reported to Southern Miss (code #1479) prior to graduation.

Mathematics (Mathematics Education) BS Semester Guide

Freshmen

1st semester (16 hours)

2nd semester (15 hours)

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Sophomore

1st semester (15 hours)

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2nd semester (16 hours)

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Junior

1st semester (18 hours)

2nd semester (18 hours)

Senior

1st semester (14 hours)

2nd semester (12 hours)

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