Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Mathematics with Grades 7-12 Certification (BA)
Hours Required
A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" section of this catalog.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [University Core Curriculum] | ||
| Select 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" | 42 | |
| Life & Physical Science Lab | ||
| Select 1 SCH compatible with a Life & Physical Science course | 1 | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Select 6 SCH in foreign language coursework (not credit by exam). Students may take 6 SCH in Spanish at the level determined by the Spanish Placement Exam or by satisfying required pre-requisites. Students may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level or above. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country. | 6 | |
| Major | ||
| Select 1 SCH excess of Mathematics taken as part of the core | 1 | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3310 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 3325 | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 3330 | Ordinary Diff Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3360 | Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 3365 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 4310 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 4335 | Advanced Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 4390 | Math in Middle & High School | 3 |
| Professional Education Core | ||
| EDCI 1102 | Intro to Teaching Profession | 1 |
| EDCI 2224 | Cultural Foundations of Ed | 2 |
| EDCI 3200 | Survey of Content Know & Exper | 2 |
| EDCI 3301 | Assessment for Instruc Design | 3 |
| EDCI 3302 | Teaching Eng Lang Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 3315 | Impl Eff Inst Strat Div Lrnrs | 3 |
| EDCI 4310 | Engaging Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 4693 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| EDSE 4350 | Inc Pract Ch&Yth W/Disablts | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| EDRD 3320 | Content Reading | 3 |
| MATH 3371 | Communications in Mathematics | 3 |
| Computer Science | ||
| CSCE 1336 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CSCE 1136 | Funds of Programming Lab | 1 |
| General Electives | ||
| Select 2 SCH at the 3000-4000 level | 2 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 | |
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BA/MA OPTION: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section
Following is a suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment; responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements, meeting all course prerequisites, and writing intensive course (WIN) requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate online.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | The US to 1877 | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth&Development | 3 |
| UNIV 1201 | Learn a Global Context I | 2 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | The US Since 1877 | 3 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| EDCI 1102 | Intro to Teaching Profession | 1 |
| UNIV 1302 | Signature Course | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 2305 | American National Government | 3 |
| EDCI 2224 | Cultural Foundations of Ed | 2 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3365 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science Lab | 1 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 2306 | American State Government | 3 |
| MATH 3310 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| EDCI 3200 | Survey of Content Know & Exper | 2 |
| CSCE 1336 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CSCE 1136 | Funds of Programming Lab | 1 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science Lab | 1 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3371 | Communications in Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3360 | Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 3330 | Ordinary Diff Equations | 3 |
| EDCI 3301 | Assessment for Instruc Design | 3 |
| EDCI 3302 | Teaching Eng Lang Learners | 3 |
| Foreign Language/Study Abroad | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDRD 3320 | Content Reading | 3 |
| MATH 3325 | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 4310 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 4335 | Advanced Calculus | 3 |
| Foreign Language/Study Abroad | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 4390 | Math in Middle & High School | 3 |
| EDCI 3315 | Impl Eff Inst Strat Div Lrnrs | 3 |
| EDCI 4310 | Engaging Learners | 3 |
| Advanced General Elective | 2 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDSE 4350 | Inc Pract Ch&Yth W/Disablts | 3 |
| EDCI 4693 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Students must apply for admission to the College of Education while enrolled in EDCI 3224.
Students are admitted to student teaching only after passing the certification exam to teach secondary mathematics.
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.