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Middle Grades Mathematics Education (5-9)

MGMED-BS


Dr. Kimberly Hartman, Dean (727) 712-5890

Major: Mathematics Education MGMED-BS
Track: Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education

Important Notice to Current Baccalaureate Students: To view a list of the classes you need to take before you can graduate, login to MySPC and choose My Learning Plan. Contact your advisor with any questions.

APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR
20111/0445 (BEGINNING 8/22/2011) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


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PREREQUISITE: Admission to the College of Education - Middle Grades Mathematics Education

EDUCATION PREREQUISITES - Grade of C or higher required
EDF 1005 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 3
EDF 2085 TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS 3
EME 2040 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3

Additionally, the general education requirements and state-mandated prerequisites must be satisfied.

  GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
   # Enhanced World View Requirement
     A. COMMUNICATIONS 9
     B. HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS 6
     C. MATHEMATICS 6
     D. NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES 6-7
     E. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 6
     F. ETHICS 3
     G. COMPUTER/INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCY 

+ 8 credits of college-level Mathematics (with a grade of "C" or better) to include:
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4
Elective in Mathematics (any MAC prefix course) 4

Students who have earned a previous AA or bachelor's degree should consult an advisor for transcript review.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) - Grade of C or higher required
EDF 4430 MEASUREMENT, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION K-12 2
EDF 4781 EDUCATIONAL ISSUES FOR THE 21st CENTURY 2
EDG 3410 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION K-12 2
EEX 3012     * NATURE AND NEEDS OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS K-12 (10 SB HRS)
DEP 3305     * PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE (5 SB HRS)
RED 4335       READING IN THE CONTENT AREA
MAE 4943     * INTERNSHIP: MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 5-9

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) - Grade of C or higher required
EDG 4343 COGNITIVE STRATEGIES INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM 3
EDG 4943     * COGNITIVE STRATEGIES INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM PRACTICUM (60 SB HRS)
EEX 4604 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 3
MAD 2104 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 3
MAE 3320 INTERACTIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PROJECTS 3
MAE 3823 CONNECTIONS THROUGH ALGEBRAIC THINKING 4
MAE 3941     * INTERACTIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PROJECTS PRACTICUM (60 SB HRS)
MAE 4642 ASSESSING COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE ISSUES IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS 2
MHF 4404 PERSPECTIVES IN MATHEMATICS 3
MTG 3212 MODERN GEOMETRIES 4
STA 2023 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3

ESOL REQUIREMENTS (3 credits) - Grade of C or higher required
TSL 3080     * ESOL ISSUES: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES I K-12 (15 SB HRS)

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS
120

* School-based hours total 150 clinical hours plus a 15-week internship.

ADDENDUM: Additional Graduation Requirements

Cultural Diversity: Six credits with an international or diversity focus. This requirement may have been satisfied in the first 60 semester hours.

Foreign Language: Two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language.

NOTES: For admission and grauation a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. Questions regarding admissions, please consult with the Dean of College of Education.

Completing all program requirements, including ESOL, demonstrating competency in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPS) at the pre-professional level, passing all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), and passing the final internship are conditions of graduation.

Students who have questions concerning catalog year requirements should consult the appropriate SPC College catalog or an academic advisor. Students who have questions concerning state mandated prerequisites should consult www.facts.org and review the appropriate common prerequisite manual or see an academic advisor.
C&I 12/7/10 ~ BOT 2/22/11