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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
with Teacher Certification

The USAO Mathematics Teacher Certification Program is offered through the Division of Science and Physical Education and combines liberal arts learning with teacher preparation. Its goal is to prepare individuals to become effective mathematics teachers and obtain an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in mathematics. This program is a standards-based program, based upon the standards put forth by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the State Competencies, and the findings from "Effective Teacher" research. Collectively, these standards and research findings provide the knowledge base for what mathematics teachers should know and do.

Individuals successfully completing this program are qualified to obtain an Oklahoma teaching certificate to teach mathematics (algebra, analysis, calculus, computer science (applied) general mathematics, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry) in grades 5-12. Since USAO teacher certification programs are nationally certified by The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) certification in other states is simplified.  It is recommended that certification be initially obtained in Oklahoma prior to seeking certification from another state. 

A program checklist for a degree in math with teacher certification is provided below. Students wishing to pursue a teaching certificate in math should consult Dr. Nancy Warden, math education advisor.

Mathematics Degree with Mathematics Teacher Certification

Program Requirements

• Admission to the Teacher Education Program
• Satisfy the Foreign Language Competency Requirement
• Satisfy the Professional Portfolio Requirement
• Admission to the Professional Trimester
• Pass the Professional Education Examination
• Pass the Subject Area Examination
• Overall Grade Point Average 2.5
• 2.75 Grade Point Average in Certification Area (Mathematics)
• Successful Completion of Certification Exams

Required General Education/Liberal Arts Courses

• IDS 1001 Freshman Orientation
• IDS 1013 Rhetoric and Public Speaking
• IDS 1113 Writing I
• IDS 1213 Writing II
• IDS 1133 Individual in Contemp Society
• IDS 1223 Mathematics in the Modern World
• IDS 2003 Introduction to Computer Science
• IDS 2880 Computer Lab
• IDS 2013 Foundations of Physical Science
• IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science
• IDS 2011 Foundations of Life Science Lab
• IDS 2133 American Civilization (History & Government) I
• IDS 2143 American Civilization (History & Government) II
• IDS 3223 Political & Economic Systems and Theories
• IDS 3313 World Thought and Culture to 500 C.E.
• IDS 3323 World Thought and Culture from 500 to 1650 C.E.
• IDS 4333 World Thought and Culture from 1650 C.E. to Present
• IDS 4522 Senior Seminar
• PHED 1011 Concepts of Health and Fitness
• PHED Any Activity (1 hour)
• Artistic Expression,  2 hours

TOTAL HOURS in General Education: 50

Required Professional Education Courses

• EDUC 2002 Orientation to Teaching
• EDUC 2011 Directed Field Experiences I
• EDUC 2022 Education of the Exceptional Child
• EDUC 2103 Human Development and Learning
• EDUC 3102 Educational Psychology
• EDUC 3203 School & Society
• EDUC 3211 Directed Field Experiences II
• EDUC 3343 Educational Media and Technology
• EDUC 4442 Classroom Management and Evaluation Theory
• *EDUC 4310 Student Teaching
• *EDUC 4542 Applied Professional Studies

• MATH 4463 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School

*Courses must be taken concurrently.

TOTAL HOURS in Professional Education: 34

Required Mathematics Courses

MATH 1513 College Algebra
MATH 1613 Trigonometry
MATH 1713 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
MATH 2223 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
MATH 3233 Linear Algebra
MATH 2243 Calculus III
MATH 4303 Probability & Statistics I
MATH 4403 Probability & Statistics II
MATH 3253 Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 3313 Advanced Euclidean Geometry
MATH 3323 Modern Algebra I
MATH 4463 Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School
MATH 3263 Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV
IDS 2003 Computer Science
PHYS 1301 General Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 2114 General Physics I  

TOTAL HOURS IN CERTIFICATION AREA: 44