Mathematics Education, B.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 40
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.75
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.75
Program Code: B673
Admission and Retention Requirements
Admission Requirements—Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
Students are eligible for admission to the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education with:
- a minimum of 2.75 combined retention grade point average on all coursework attempted;
- a declared major in education.
Full Admission Requirements—Teacher Education and Professional Studies Programs
Students are eligible for admission to Teacher Education with:
- a minimum of 30 semester hours from an accredited institution of higher learning to include the following 24 hours as defined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education with a grade of C or better: English (Composition and Literature)-6 hours; MATH, Gen. Ed. Core I -3 hours; American History-3 hours; American Government-3 hours; Humanities to include Artistic Forms, Western Civilization, Non-Western Culture, World Language, or other advisor-approved Gen. Ed. course -3 hours; Social and Behavioral Sciences-3 hours; Natural Sciences-3 hours.
- a minimum of 2.75 grade point average (OU retention and combined retention) on all coursework attempted;
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Meet one of the six performance criteria listed by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) that students may use to qualify for admission into an Oklahoma teacher education program. Speak with your Education Advisor for more details.
Admission to a teaching program requires submission of an application, essay, background check, and an interview with the admission committee prior to enrollment in the first education course.
Retention Requirements—Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
- When a student accepts an offer of admission into a JRCoE department or program, they commit to comply with all its regulations, including those regarding professional conduct and dispositions that are contained in the JRCoE Professional Behavior Policy.
- Students must maintain a minimum 2.75 grade point average (OU retention and combined retention) in all undergraduate coursework and a minimum 3.00 grade point average in all graduate coursework attempted.
- Students must maintain a minimum of 2.75 undergraduate grade point average in both professional education courses and in specialized education courses with no grade less than a C and must maintain a minimum of 3.00 grade point average in graduate professional and specialized education courses, with no grade less than a B.
- Students must earn a C or better in COMM 1113 or its equivalent.
- Students whose OU retention or combined retention grade point averages at the undergraduate level fall below 2.75 will be subject to dismissal from the college. At the graduate level, students must meet Graduate College requirements.
- Students who have not earned OU retention and combined retention grade point averages of 2.75 after the completion of 60 semester hours will be dismissed from the college.
- Because one college level math course is a requirement for full admission into both the college and the teacher preparation program, declared Education majors must complete at least one college-level Math within the first four semesters of enrollment at OU. Transfer students who have not completed a college level Math course will have two semesters to complete the requirement. Students who fail to meet the requirement within the time limits specified will be subject to dismissal from the college.
- Course work more than 10 years old in the teaching specialization and professional education may not be credited to ward the completion of a teacher education degree and/or certificate program. However, course work over 10 years old may be reviewed by the appropriate certificate committee for possible credit toward the completion of a teacher education degree and/or certificate program.
- A student has 6 years to complete a teacher education degree and/or certificate program after full admission. After the 6- year period, a student must seek readmission to that program and meet the catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
- Students will be withdrawn from courses for failing to observe prerequisites and corequisites. Continued disregard of prerequisites and corequisites is grounds for dismissal from the college.
Major Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum of 2.75 grade point average with no grade less than a C in the Professional Education and the Specialized Education courses for graduation.
Certification: To be fully certified, students must pass Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators and apply for a license.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Professional Education (40 hours) | ||
EIPT 3473 | Learning, Development, and Assessment for Teachers 1 | 3 |
EDSP 3053 | Understanding and Accommodating Exceptional Learners | 3 |
EIPT 3043 | Learning with Educational Technologies | 3 |
EDS 4003 | Schools in American Cultures 1 | 3 |
EIPT 3483 | Motivation and Classroom Management for Teachers | 3 |
EDMA 4233 | Developing Problem-Solving Environ for Secondary Math Learning | 3 |
EDMA 4243 | Fundamental Concepts of Secondary Math Learning (Capstone) 2 | 3 |
EDMA 4253 | Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Reasoning and Proof 1 | 3 |
ILAC 4243 | Student Teaching Seminar 3 | 3 |
EDWL 4323 | Foundations and Practice for Bi/Multilingual Learners PK-12 | 3 |
EDUC 4060 | Teaching Experiences in the Secondary School 1,3 | 10 |
Specialized Education (44 hours) | ||
Mathematics | ||
MATH 1523 | Precalculus and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
MATH 1823 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 3 |
MATH 2423 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 2 | 3 |
MATH 2433 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
MATH 2443 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
MATH 2513 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
ECON 2843 | Elements of Statistics 2 | 3 |
Physics (4 hours, met in Gen Ed) | ||
PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors | 4 |
Specialization Electives | ||
Stem Foundations | ||
Choose 10-13 hours of electives from the following list in consultation with advisor (or other faculty approved course). | 10-13 | |
General Chemistry | ||
Astronomy: Exploring the Universe | ||
Life in the Universe | ||
Introduction to Microbiology | ||
Programming for Non-Majors with Python | ||
Programming for Non-Majors with C | ||
Java for Programmers | ||
Introduction to Computer Programming for Programmers | ||
Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Programmers | ||
Pathways to Engineering Thinking | ||
Introduction to Spatial Thinking and Computer Mapping | ||
Mathematics for Critical Thinking | ||
College Algebra | ||
Advanced Studies | ||
Choose 3-6 hours of Upper Division Math from the following (or any Mathematics Ed course): | 3-6 | |
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | ||
Applied Modern Algebra | ||
Graph Theory I | ||
Mathematical Theory of Probability | ||
Applied Statistical Methods | ||
Advanced Applied Statistics | ||
Topics in Mathematics | ||
Introduction to Topology | ||
Total Credit Hours | 84 |
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These courses require field experience.
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These 15 hours along with the 40 hours listed in General Education comprise the 55 hour minimum college requirement for General Education.
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These courses are taken together in the final semester.
General Education and College Requirements
Courses taken to fulfill the University General Education Requirements must be chosen from the approved General Education course list published in the Class Schedule or at http://www.ou.edu/gened/courses. The following courses meet minimum University, College, and State General Education Requirements.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
English and Communication (9 hours) | ||
ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I-EN1) | 3 |
ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I-EN2) | 3 |
or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
COMM 2613 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Language (0-10 hours) | 0-10 | |
University-Wide General Education Requirement: Choose two college-level courses in a single language; may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single language in high school (Core I) | ||
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Requirement: Teacher candidates must demonstrate conversational skills at a novice-high level in a language other than English OR demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of Emergent Bilingual (English Learner) students in the P-12 classroom and are proficient in the strategies required for successful delivery of P-12 instruction in that area 1 1 | ||
Mathematics (3 hours, met in major) | ||
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Core I-MATH) | ||
Core Area II: Natural Science (7-8 hours) | ||
PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors (Core II-NS,) | 4 |
Choose one biological science course from one of the following areas: | 3-4 | |
Biology, Microbiology, or Plant Biology (Core II-NSL) | ||
Core Area III: Social Science (6 hours) | ||
P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III-PSC) | 3 |
Choose one ANTH, PSY, or SOC course (Core III-SS) | 3 | |
Core Area IV: Arts and Humanities (18 hours) | ||
HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 (Core IV-HIST) | 3 |
or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
Artistic Forms: Choose one course from the General Education approved course list (IV-AF) | 3 | |
World Culture: Choose one course (advisor approved) from the General Education approved course list (Core IV-WDC) | 3 | |
HSTM 3013 | History of Science to the Age of Newton (Core IV-WC) | 3 |
or HSTM 3023 | History of Science Since the Seventeenth Century | |
Core Area V: First Year Experience (3 hours) | ||
Choose one course (Core V-FYE) | 3 | |
Electives (3 hours) | ||
Choose electives to bring the total to 40 hours | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 40-50 |
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The novice-high level language requirement may be satisfied by classical, modern, Native or American Sign Language. Courses that demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of Emergent Bilingual students are determined by the College of Education.
The 40 hours above, along with ECON 2843, MATH 1523, MATH 1823, MATH 2423, and PHYS 2514 (15+ hours) in the Specialized Education Requirements, comprise the 55 required Liberal Arts hours.
Certification and Degree Requirements
Field Experiences: Transfer students without appropriate field experiences may be required to enroll in EDUC 2400.
Pass/No Pass Enrollment: Only general education electives may be taken under the pass/no pass option.
Residence Requirements: Students must complete either the last 30 hours or 45 of the last 60 hours after being fully admitted to a teacher education program to satisfy this requirement.
Requirements to be Completed to be Eligible for Student Teaching Internship: Students must be in good standing and have completed all baccalaureate degree requirements with the exception of the appropriate internship course itself and the courses taken with it in the final semester per their major requirements.
Junior College Transfer Students: Students transferring from a junior college may use the transferred credit to meet certain lower-division course requirements only; that is, freshman and sophomore-level courses.
Degree Completion Responsibility: Although the Dean’s Office checks each student’s records, the responsibility for meeting degree requirements lies with the student and not with the advisor or the Dean. Each student should obtain a copy of his or her requirements for graduation and check it regularly as he or she completes his or her degree program.
Graduation Application: The final step to be completed by the student before graduation is the filing of an official Application for Graduation. The Application for Graduation should be filled out online by May 1 for fall graduation, December 1 for spring graduation, and March 1 for summer graduation. The student’s degree will not be conferred, nor any completion statement entered on their transcript, until the required application is filed.
Admission & Retention Requirements
It is the responsibility of the student to read and be familiar with the requirements for Admission to, and Retention in, the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education. The current Admission and Retention policies can be found in the college's overview page in the OU General Catalog, under the Undergraduate tab here: http://ou-public.courseleaf.com/rainbolt-education/#undergraduatetext.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
This plan shows one possible grouping of courses that would allow students to graduate in four years. Please refer to the front of the degree checksheet for official requirements. Students must consult with College of Education academic advisors to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the recommended plan and satisfy university, College of Education, and major requirements.
Freshman | ||
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First Semester | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I-EN1) | 3 |
MATH 1523 | Precalculus and Trigonometry (Core I-MATH) | 3 |
HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV-HIST) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
First Year Experience (Core V-FYE) | 3 | |
Biological Sciences, one course in BIOL/MBIO/PBIO (Core II-NSL) | 3-4 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I-EN2) or Expository Writing | 3 |
MATH 1823 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III-PSC) | 3 |
ECON 2843 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
ANTH, SOC or PSY (Core III-SS) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Sophomore | ||
First Semester | ||
MATH 2423 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
EIPT 3473 | Learning, Development, and Assessment for Teachers | 3 |
EDMA 4233 | Developing Problem-Solving Environ for Secondary Math Learning | 3 |
Arts & Humanities (Core IV-AF) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
MATH 2433 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
MATH 2513 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
World Culture (Core IV-WDC, Advisor Approved) | 3 | |
COMM 2613 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Specialization Elective Stem Foundations | 4 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Junior | ||
First Semester | ||
PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors | 4 |
EDSP 3053 | Understanding and Accommodating Exceptional Learners | 3 |
EIPT 3043 | Learning with Educational Technologies | 3 |
MATH 2443 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
Specilaization Elective (Stem Foundations) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
HSTM 3013 or HSTM 3023 | History of Science to the Age of Newton (or approved Core IV-WC equivalent) or History of Science Since the Seventeenth Century | 3 |
EDMA 4243 | Fundamental Concepts of Secondary Math Learning | 3 |
EDS 4003 | Schools in American Cultures | 3 |
Specialization Electives: Stem Foundations | 3 | |
Specialization Elective: Stem Foundations or Advanced Studies | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Senior | ||
First Semester | ||
EDMA 4253 | Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Reasoning and Proof | 3 |
EIPT 3483 | Motivation and Classroom Management for Teachers | 3 |
EDWL 4323 | Foundations and Practice for Bi/Multilingual Learners PK-12 | 3 |
Specialization Elective: Stem Foundation or Advanced Studies | 3 | |
General Education Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
EDUC 4060 | Teaching Experiences in the Secondary School | 10 |
ILAC 4243 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |