Mathematics with Teaching, B.S.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Teaching.

The B.S. with Teaching in Mathematics is part of Temple's innovative "TUteach" secondary education teacher-training program. The B.S. with Teaching provides broad training in mathematics and prepares students for a career in secondary school teaching or an entry level position in a mathematical field. The education courses in the B.S. with Teaching include supervised teaching in school district classrooms and emphasize inquiry-based approaches to learning. Students in the B.S. with Teaching degree program become eligible for a Pennsylvania teacher certification when they complete all the requirements for the degree that include theoretical and practical courses in education specifically designed for science and mathematics majors. In order to be recommended for Pennsylvania teacher certification, students must graduate with:

  1. a B.S. with Teaching degree
  2. meet GPA and testing requirements of the state of Pennsylvania.

Students will be scheduled once each semester to meet with the TUteach advisor to ensure that students have knowledge of academic programming, internships opportunities, and testing options that include test preparation. The state of Pennsylvania has specific candidacy requirements. The TUteach advisor will also help the students complete and submit the candidacy documents. All students joining the program in their freshman year must complete the PAPA examination or acquire the PAPA waiver within their first 72 credits. Transfer students, from within Temple and those from other institutions, will build a tailored program with the academic and testing benchmarks structured for efficient degree completion with the TUteach advisor. Students are encouraged to complete the appropriate PRAXIS II examination prior to student teaching. Students are encouraged to take internship courses to expand their teaching portfolio or select elective courses that will extend their knowledge of science and teaching practice.

Undergraduate Contact Information:

Susan Varnum, Program Director
Professor of Chemistry
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Science Education​
College of Science and Technology​
629 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-6390 or 215-204-4073
susan.varnum@temple.edu

Kathleen McKinley, Master Teacher/Faculty Advisor (Mathematics Education)
Instructor of Practice
College of Science and Technology
631 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-9252
kathleen.mc.kinley@temple.edu

Kenneth Ruff, TUteach Faculty Advisor, Academic Programs Director
Assistant Professor of Practice
College of Science and Technology
656 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-3628
kruff@temple.edu

Dr. Irina Mitrea, Chair
Department of Mathematics
Wachman Hall, Room 638
215-204-7841

Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Advising and Coordinated Courses
Department of Mathematics
Wachman Hall, Room 632
215-204-7847
bdats@temple.edu

Dr. Maria Lorenz, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Mathematics
Wachman Hall, Room 610
215-204-7852
angelone@temple.edu

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

  1. University Requirements (124 total s.h.)

    • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.

    • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
      MATH 3096
      		Introduction to Modern Algebra
      MATH 3098
      		Modern Algebra
      MATH 4096
      		Senior Problem Solving
      MGSE 3796
      		Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)
    • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
      • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
      • Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
    • Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.

  2. College Requirements                                                       

    • 45 Upper Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), or the College of Engineering (ENG).
    • 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), or the College of Engineering.
    • All students in the College of Science and Technology are required to take a one credit first year seminar. SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar is the appropriate course option for every entering first year CST major. Transfer students should use SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar to fulfill this requirement. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CST College Requirements page.

  3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (90-92 s.h.)1
    At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 7 Math courses and 3 Education courses must be completed at Temple. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in SCTC 1385, SCTC 2385, or SCTC 2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through SCTC 3185. These courses are offered every semester.

    Computer Programming
    Select one of the following:3-4
    CIS 1051
    		Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
    or CIS 1951
    		 Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
    CIS 1057
    		Computer Programming in C
    CIS 1068
    		Program Design and Abstraction
    or CIS 1968
    		 Honors Program Design and Abstraction
    MATH 1033
    & MATH 1034
    		Computing in MATLAB
    and Applications in MATLAB
    Mathematics
    MATH 1041Calculus I4
    or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I
    MATH 1042Calculus II4
    or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II
    MATH 2021Functions and Modeling (S)3
    MATH 2043Calculus III4
    or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III
    MATH 2061Euclidean Geometry (S)3
    MATH 2101Linear Algebra3-4
    or MATH 2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab
    MATH 2111Basic Concepts of Math3
    MATH 3003Theory of Numbers3
    MATH 3031Probability Theory I3
    MATH 3096Introduction to Modern Algebra3
    MATH 3137Real & Complex Analysis I (F)3
    MATH 3138Real & Complex Analysis II (S)3
    MATH 4096Senior Problem Solving3
    One Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above 23
    Physics
    Select one of the following:4
    PHYS 1061
    		Elementary Classical Physics I
    PHYS 1961
    		Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F)
    PHYS 2021
    		General Physics I
    PHYS 2921
    		Honors General Physics I (F)
    Select one of the following:4
    PHYS 1062
    		Elementary Classical Physics II
    PHYS 1962
    		Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S)
    PHYS 2022
    		General Physics II
    PHYS 2922
    		Honors General Physics II (S)
    College of Science & Technology
    SCTC 1013Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences3
    SCTC 1389Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners2
    SCTC 3001History of Science3
    SCTC 3312Coding STEM Lessons 31
    Education
    EDUC 2179Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science3
    EDUC 4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching6
    EDUC 4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar1
    MGSE 2189Classroom Interactions (S)3
    or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
    MGSE 3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
    MGSE 4189Project-Based Instruction (F)3
    or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
    SPED 2231Introduction to Special Education3
    Research Methods
    BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091Research Methods3
    Total Credit Hours90-92
    (F) - Fall only course
    (S) - Spring only course

Calculation of Major GPA

Courses listed under the major requirements for the degree will be included in the calculation of the major GPA. Courses that could not apply toward the major as an elective or required course would not be counted in the calculation of the major GPA. This would include MATH 1022, for example. 

Distinction in Major

To graduate with a Distinction in Mathematics with Teaching, students must:

  • Achieve a 3.50 GPA or better in the Mathematics courses required for the B.S. in Mathematics with Teaching.

  • Achieve an overall GPA, including all college-level courses, of at least 3.25.

  • Complete MATH 3141, MATH 3142 and MATH 4051 instead of MATH 3137 and MATH 3138, as well as MATH 3098 instead of MATH 3096.

  • Achieve a GPA of 3.50 or higher in:

    MATH 3141Advanced Calculus I3
    MATH 3142Advanced Calculus II3
    MATH 3098Modern Algebra3
    MATH 4051Complex Analysis3
    Any additional courses from the following:
    MATH 3043Numerical Analysis I4
    MATH 3044Numerical Analysis II3
    MATH 3101Topics in Modern Algebra3
    Any 4000-level course other than individual study

  • Achieve a 3.90 GPA in the following courses:

    MAES 2189Classroom Interactions3
    or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
    MAES 4189Project-Based Instruction3
    or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
    EDUC 4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar1
    EDUC 4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching6

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Teaching

Requirements for New Students starting in the 2021-2022 Academic Year

Year 1
FallCredit Hours
MATH 1041 or 1941Calculus I4
Select one of the following:3-4
Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python 
Computer Programming in C 
Program Design and Abstraction 
Computing in MATLAB 
SCTC 1001CST First Year Seminar1
SCTC 1013Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences3
SCTC 1389Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners2
GenEd Breadth Course3
Elective1-0
 Term Credit Hours17
Spring
MATH 1042 or 1942Calculus II4
Select one of the following:4
Elementary Classical Physics I 
Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F) 
General Physics I 
Honors General Physics I (F) 
EDUC 2179Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science3
ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]4
 Term Credit Hours15
Year 2
Fall
MATH 2043 or 2943Calculus III4
MATH 2101 or 2103Linear Algebra3-4
Select one of the following:4
Elementary Classical Physics II 
Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S) 
General Physics II 
Honors General Physics II (S) 
SPED 2231Introduction to Special Education3
Elective3-2
 Term Credit Hours17
Spring
MATH 2021Functions and Modeling (S)3
MATH 2061Euclidean Geometry (S)3
MATH 2111Basic Concepts of Math3
IH 0851 or 0951Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]3
GenEd Breadth Course3
 Term Credit Hours15
Year 3
Fall
MATH 3003Theory of Numbers3
MATH 3137Real & Complex Analysis I (F)3
SCTC 3001History of Science3
MGSE 3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) [WI]3
IH 0852 or 0952Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]3
Elective2
 Term Credit Hours17
Spring
MATH 3096Introduction to Modern Algebra [WI]3
MATH 3138Real & Complex Analysis II (S)3
Select one of the following:3
Research Methods (S) 
Research Methods (S) 
Research Methods (S) 
Research Methods (S) 
Select one of the following:3
Classroom Interactions (S) 
Science and Mathematics in the Classroom 
GenEd Breadth Course3
Elective1
 Term Credit Hours16
Year 4
Fall
MATH 3031Probability Theory I3
MATH 4096Senior Problem Solving [WI]3
3000+ Math Elective13
SCTC 3312Coding STEM Lessons21
Select one of the following:3
Project-Based Instruction (F) 
Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments 
GenEd Breadth Course3-4
Elective1-0
 Term Credit Hours17
Spring
EDUC 4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching6
EDUC 4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar1
Elective3
 Term Credit Hours10
 Total Credit Hours: 124
(F) - Fall only course
(S) - Spring only course