Secondary Education/Mathematics Education (B.S.Ed.)

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88 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Departmental Requirements (36 hours)

MATH 123 - Calculus I (C) [SGR #5] 4 cr 4
MATH 123L - Calculus I Laboratory (C) 1 cr 1
MATH 125 - Calculus II (C) [SGR #5] 4 cr 4
MATH 125L - Calculus II Laboratory (C) 1 cr 1
MATH 216 - Discrete Structures [SGR #5] 3 cr 3
MATH 225 - Calculus III (C) [SGR #5] 4 cr 4
MATH 351 - Foundations of Mathematics (C) 3 cr 3
MATH 361 - Modern Geometry (C) 3 cr 3
MATH 412 - Linear Algebra 3 cr 3
MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (C) 3 cr 3
MATH 423 - Advanced Calculus I (C) 3 cr 3
MATH 488 - Capstone 1 cr 1
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (C) [SGR #5] 3 cr 3
Or
STAT 481 - Probability and Statistics 3 cr 3

Allied Requirements (4 hours)

Computer Programming Course (i.e. CSC 155 ) 4cr

Nondepartmental Requirements (48 hours)

To be taken before admission to Teacher Education
EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (C) 1-2 cr 2
ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C) [SGR #4] 3 cr 3
TET 200 - Technology to Improve Learning 1-3 cr 2
SEED 296 - Field Experience (C) 1 cr 1
Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program to enroll in following courses and earn C or better before admission to Student Teaching (Note: INED 211, EDFN 475, SPED 100, and EPSY 200 may be taken prior to being admitted to Teacher Education Program)
EDFN 475 - Human Relations (C) 3 cr 3 *
EPSY 200 - Child/Adolescent Development and Learning 3 cr 3
INED 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education (C) [SGR #3] 3 cr 3 (fulfills 3 cr Social Science Gen Ed)
SEED 394 - Internship (C) 1-8 cr 1
SEED 400 - Methods and Media in Middle/High School (C) 2-3 cr 2
SEED 418 - 7-12 Math Methods (C) 2-3 cr 3
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (C) 2-3 cr 3
To be taken during residency year
EDER 415 - Educational Assessment (C) 2 cr 2
EDFN 440 - Classroom Management (C) 1-3 cr 2
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy (C) 2-3 cr 3 *
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching (C) 2-16 cr 12
SEED 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C) 0-12 cr 1
TET 400 - Methods in Educational Technology & Media 1-3 cr 2
* courses may be taken prior to student teaching semester

Notes:

Students with an insufficient mathematics background must enroll in either MATH 102 or MATH 115. MATH 351 is a prerequisite for some of the upper division math courses. If you have any questions, please consult the Mathematics Department .

A student must have a CGPA of 2.6 to co-register for EDFN 338 and SEED 296 , and a CGPA of 2.7 to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Must be admitted into Teacher Education to be enrolled in courses in junior year and beyond.

Teacher candidates submit an application for student teaching/residency in December if planning on student teaching in the upcoming fall, or in April if planning on student teaching the following spring. Prior to student teaching, students must have all major/minor coursework completed, and a 2.7 cumulative and major GPA. All coursework in the major/minor must be completed with a “C” or better.

Students are not required to have an Academic Teaching Minor, but may choose to do so.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

Secondary Education/Mathematics Education, B.S.Ed. 4-year plan guide