Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

    Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

    Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

    The Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Greenville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education

    Are you passionate about the study of mathematics and want to motivate young people to be well prepared for a wide array of rewarding careers? Have you ever found that helping others to solve a problem or understand a mathematics concept or develop a mathematics skill is rewarding?

    The bachelor of science in mathematics education prepares students to teach high-school mathematics, but graduates of the program are also qualified to teach middle-grades mathematics. Since high-school mathematics teaching positions have been the hardest to fill in North Carolina for the past several years, graduates of the program are in high demand. In addition, graduates perform an incredibly valuable service to students, in particular, and society, in general, by preparing them mathematically, opening opportunities for some of the best jobs available today.

    Mathematics education majors get multiple opportunities to work with master mathematics teachers in the high school setting and profit from ECU's Clinical Schools Network. A large group of talented faculty members teach courses in laboratory settings with cutting-edge technology and provide both instructional and mentoring support for students. Classes in the major are small (both in mathematics and mathematics education), with students receiving considerable individual attention.

    Many students complete a double major, adding mathematics to mathematics education, but students take advantage of other double major options as well as a wide variety of minor choices. Some students study abroad and others use their elective hours by selecting a range of interesting courses.

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    Program Coordinator: Kwaku Adu-Gyamfi (321 Flanagan Building; 252-328-9369; [email protected])

    Credit toward the degree will not be given in any MATH course with a grade less than C- (1.7) and in any MATE course or professional course with grade less than C (2.0). See College of Education for NC teacher licensure requirements.

    The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

    1. General education and special requirements for licensure including those listed below - 40 s.h.

    (For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

    • PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology

    • PSYC 2777 - Ethnocultural Psychology OR
    • SOCI 1010 - Race, Gender, Class
    2. Core - 45 s.h.
    • MATE 1267 - Functional Relationships
    • MATE 2700 - Applications in Statistics and Probability
    • MATE 2800 - Discrete Mathematics: Explorations and Applications
    • MATE 3300 - Foundations of Geometry
    • MATE 3367 - Mathematical Modeling
    • MATH 2171 - Calculus I
    • MATH 2172 - Calculus II
    • MATH 2173 - Calculus III
    • MATH 2300 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics
    • MATH 3256 - Linear Algebra
    • MATH 3263 - Introduction to Modern Algebra
    • MATH 3307 - Mathematical Statistics I
    • MATH 4322 - Foundations of Mathematics
    • MATH elective numbered above 2999, excluding MATH 3229, 3237, 3239.
    • MATH elective numbered above 2999, excluding MATH 3229, 3237, 3239.
    3. Professional courses - 24 s.h.
    • EDUC 4400 - Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment OR
    • PSYC 4305 - Educational Psychology

    • MATE 2123 - Early Experiences for High School Mathematics Teaching
    • MATE 4001 - Technology in Secondary Mathematics Education
    • MATE 4324 - Internship in High School Mathematics
    • MATE 4325 - Seminar: Issues in High School Mathematics Internship
    • READ 3990 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas in the Secondary School
    • SPED 4010 - Effective Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
    4. Specialty area - 6 s.h.
    • MATE 3523 - Teaching Topics in High School Mathematics
    • MATE 4323 - Teaching High School Mathematics
    5. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.
      For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

      Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

      Entry Requirements

      Please select one of the following:

      First-Year University Student/Freshman
      Less than 24 hours of completed college-level coursework

      • Official academic records from all secondary schools attended
        • These records must be sent directly from the school or an official school representative.

      College or University Transfer Students
      24 or more hours of completed university-level coursework

      • All official third-level transcripts
        • Transcripts from U.S. colleges or universities (if applicable)
        • An official course-by-course evaluation of university-level courses taken outside the U.S. (if applicable).
          • We accept evaluations from agencies that are members of NACES. We have online portals for electronic receipt of the completed evaluation from the following agencies:
            • SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
            • World Education Services (WES)
            • International Education Evaluations (IEE)

      or ECU Language Academy (ECULA). 

      English Requirements

      • IELTSMin 6
      • TOEFLMin 71

      Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education

      Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

      • Mathematics Teacher Education
      • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
      • Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Ed
      • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Ed

      Career Opportunities

      ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

      NC Tower

      This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

      • Self-employed;
      • Work for the federal government, including the military: or
      • Work outside of North Carolina.

      US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

      This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

      Degree-specific internships

      For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

      Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

      Application Fee 75

      How to Apply for Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

      • Completed online application – ECU Application, CFNC, or Common App
      • Nonrefundable $75 application fee
      • Official high school transcript including senior year courses in progress and current grade point average

      Note: Please use your full legal name and the same email address throughout the admissions process. If you applied via CFNC or Common App, create an account to view your application status.

      Bachelor of Mathematics, Secondary Education at East Carolina University
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