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. 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:
- a B.S. with Teaching degree
- meet GPA and testing requirements of the state of Pennsylvania.
Students will be scheduled once each semester to meet with the TUteach advisor to insure 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. Finally, students are encouraged to complete the appropriate PRAXIS II examination prior to student teaching.
Undergraduate Contact Information:
Dr. Susan Varnum, Program Director
Professor of Chemistry
Associate Dean for Science Education
College of Science and Technology
629 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-6390 or 215-204-4073
susan.varnum@temple.edu
Ms. Kathleen McKinley, Master Teacher/Faculty Advisor
College of Science and Technology
400 Carnell Hall
215-204-9252
kathleen.mc.kinley@temple.edu
Mr. Kenneth Ruff, TUteach Advisor
College of Science and Technology
656 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-3628
kruff@temple.edu
Dr. Irina Mitrea, Chair
215-204-7841
Wachman Hall, Room 638
Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Advising and Coordinated Courses
215-204-7847
Wachman Hall, Room 632
bdats@temple.edu
Dr. Maria Lorenz, Director of Undergraduate Studies
215-204-7852
Wachman Hall, Room 610
angelone@temple.edu
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
- MATH 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ENG 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
- All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple as part of their major. Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Introduction to Modern Algebra Modern Algebra Senior Problem Solving Perspectives on Science and Mathematics Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 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 typically 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.
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College Requirements
- 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
- 45 Upper Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
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Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (88-89 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.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Computer & Information Science Select one of the following: 4 Programming in Matlab Computer Programming in C Program Design and Abstraction Honors Program Design and Abstraction (F) Mathematics MATH 1041 Calculus I 4 or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I MATH 1042 Calculus II 4 or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II MATH 2021 Functions and Modeling (S) 3 MATH 2043 Calculus III 4 or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III MATH 2061 Euclidean Geometry (S) 3 MATH 2101 Linear Algebra 3-4 or MATH 2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab MATH 2111 Basic Concepts of Math 3 MATH 3003 Theory of Numbers 3 MATH 3031 Probability Theory I 3 MATH 3096 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 MATH 3137 Real & Complex Analysis I (F) 3 MATH 3138 Real & Complex Analysis II (S) 3 MATH 4096 Senior Problem Solving 3 One Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above 3 Physics Select one of the following: 4 Elementary Classical Physics I Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F) General Physics I Honors General Physics I (F) Select one of the following: 4 Elementary Classical Physics II Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S) General Physics II Honors General Physics II (S) College of Science & Technology SCTC 1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 SCTC 3312 Coding STEM Lessons 2 1 Education EDUC 2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 EDUC 4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 6 EDUC 4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 1 MAES 2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom MAES 4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments SECE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 7-12 3 SPED 2231 Introduction to Inclusive Education 3 Philosophy/History Select one of the following: 3 Perspectives on Science and Mathematics History of Science Research Methods BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091 Research Methods 3 Total Credit Hours 88-89 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (F) - Fall only course (S) - Spring only course 1 The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology, to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs, or the TUteach web site. It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.
2 All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.
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:
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Achieve a 3.50 GPA or better in the Mathematics courses required for the B.S. in Mathematics with Teaching.
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Achieve an overall GPA, including all college-level courses, of at least 3.25.
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Complete MATH 3141, MATH 3142 and MATH 4051 instead of MATH 3137 and MATH 3138, as well as MATH 3098 instead of MATH 3096.
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Achieve a GPA of 3.50 or higher in:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MATH 3141 Advanced Calculus I 3 MATH 3142 Advanced Calculus II 3 MATH 3098 Modern Algebra 3 MATH 4051 Complex Analysis 3 Any additional courses from the following: MATH 3043 Numerical Analysis I 3 to 4 MATH 3044 Numerical Analysis II 3 MATH 3101 Topics in Modern Algebra 3 Any 4000-level course other than individual study
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Achieve a 3.90 GPA in the following courses:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAES 2189 Classroom Interactions 3 or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom MAES 4189 Project-Based Instruction 3 or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments EDUC 4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 1 EDUC 4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 6
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Teaching
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2018-2019 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1041 or 1941 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Programming in Matlab | ||
| Computer Programming in C | ||
| Program Design and Abstraction | ||
| Honors Program Design and Abstraction (F) | ||
| SCTC 1389 | Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners | 2 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1042 or 1942 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 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 2179 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 5 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2043 or 2943 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2101 or 2103 | Linear Algebra | 3-4 |
| 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 2231 | Introduction to Inclusive Education | 3 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 3-2 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2021 | Functions and Modeling (S) | 3 |
| MATH 2061 | Euclidean Geometry (S) | 3 |
| MATH 2111 | Basic Concepts of Math | 3 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 7 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3003 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MATH 3137 | Real Complex Analysis I (F) | 3 |
| SECE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 7-12 [WI] | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Perspectives on Science and Mathematics [WI] | ||
| History of Science | ||
| General Education/Elective Credits | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3096 | Introduction to Modern Algebra [WI] | 3 |
| MATH 3138 | Real 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 | ||
| General Education/Elective Credits | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3031 | Probability Theory I | 3 |
| MATH 4096 | Senior Problem Solving [WI] | 3 |
| 3000+ Math Elective | 3 | |
| SCTC 3312 | Coding STEM Lessons1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Project-Based Instruction (F) | ||
| Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments | ||
| General Education/Elective Credits | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4388 | TUteach Apprentice Teaching | 6 |
| EDUC 4802 | TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 124 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
| 1 | All students are required to take a minimum of one credit. |