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B.A. Math/Childhood Education
| Degree Requirements | Sample Program |
| Course Descriptions | Course Schedule |
Degree Requirements
The B.A. in Mathematics with a Concentration in Elementary Education requires 123 course credits, including:
| College Core Requirements | 43 credits* | |
| Mathematics Major | 33 credits | |
| Major Core Courses | 30 credits | |
| MATH 131 Calculus I | (4 credits) | |
| MATH 132 Calculus II | (4 credits) | |
| MATH 231 Calculus III | (3 credits) | |
| MATH 241 Linear Algebra I | (3 credits) | |
| MATH 120 Computational Math | (3 credits) | |
| MATH 261 Symbolic Computing | (3 credits) | |
| MATH 321 Introduction to Higher Geometry | (3 credits) | |
| MATH 222 Math for Elementary School Teachers | (3 credits) | |
| MATH 121 Biomedical Statistics | (4 credits) | |
| One other Math course at level 200 or higher | (3 credits) | |
| Education Courses | 41 credits | |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching and Learning | (3 credits) | |
| PSYC 345 Child Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 322 Teaching Elementary School in Inclusive Settings I | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 323 Practicum I | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 324 Teaching Elementary School in Inclusive Settings II | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 325 Practicum II | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 326 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 340 Introduction to Students with Disabilities | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 431 Student Teaching in Childhood Education | (7 credits) | |
| EDUC 428 Assessment and Remediation of Literacy Disabilities | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 304 Health Education in Schools | (1 credits) | |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | (3 credits) | |
| Open Electives | 6 credits | |
| TOTAL | 123 credits |
*Six core credits in the Mathematics satisfied with Major requirements.
NOTE - Students completing the Childhood Education Certification program should consult closely with their academic and education advisors to determine selection of core courses needed to fulfill New York State Department of Education requirements for certification.
Sample Program
Versiona A (2012, 2014) | Version B (2013, 2015)
Version A (students starting in 2012, 2014...)
Year 1
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Modern Languages and Literatures Core | 6 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 131 Calculus I (fall) | 4 credits |
| MATH 132 Calculus II (spring) | 4 credits |
| MATH 120 Computational Math | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 2
| Natural Science Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Ethics – Philosophy Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Religion Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 241 Linear Algebra I (fall) | 3 credits |
| MATH 231 Calculus III (spring) | 3 credits |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society (fall) | 3 credits |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching & Learning (fall) | 3 credits |
| EDUC 340 Intro to Students with Disabilities (spring) | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| PSYC 345 Childhood Psychology | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 3
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 222 Math for Elementary School Teachers | 3 credits |
| MATH 261 Symbolic Computing (fall) | 3 credits |
| MATH 121 Biomedical Statistics (fall) | 4 credits |
| EDUC 322 Teaching Elementary School in Inclusive Settings I | 3 credits |
| EDUC 323 Practicum I | 3 credits |
| EDUC 324 Teaching Elementary School in Inclusive Settings II | 3 credits |
| EDUC 325 Practicum II | 3 credits |
| EDUC 326 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 4
| Humanities or Social Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Core | 3 credits |
| Religious Studies Topics Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 321 Introduction to Higher Geometry (fall) | 3 credits |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 credits |
| EDUC 431 Student Teaching in Childhood Education | 7 credits |
| EDUC 428 Assessment and Remediation of Literacy Disabilities | 3 credits |
| EDUC 304 Health Education in Schools | 1 credits |
| Open Electives | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 32 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation: 123
Version B (students starting in 2013, 2015...)
Year 1
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Modern Languages and Literatures Core | 6 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 131 Calculus I (fall) | 4 credits |
| MATH 132 Calculus II (spring) | 4 credits |
| MATH 120 Computational Math | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 2
| Natural Science Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Ethics – Philosophy Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Religion Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 261 Symbolic Computing (fall) | 3 credits |
| MATH 231 Calculus III (spring) | 3 credits |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society (fall) | 3 credits |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching & Learning (fall) | 3 credits |
| EDUC 340 Intro to Students with Disabilities (spring) | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| PSYC 345 Childhood Psychology | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 3
Year 4
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 222 Math for Elem School Teachers | 3 credits |
| MATH 321 Introduction to Higher Geometry (fall) | 4 credits |
| MATH 241 Linear Algebra I (fall) | 4 credits |
| EDUC 322 Teaching Elementary School in Inclusive Settings I | 3 credits |
| EDUC 323 Practicum I | 3 credits |
| EDUC 324 Teaching Elementary School in Inclusive Settings II | 3 credits |
| EDUC 325 Practicum II | 3 credits |
| EDUC 326 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 33 credits |
Year 4
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Religious Studies Topics Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 121 Biomedical Statistics (fall) | 4 credits |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 credits |
| EDUC 431 Student Teaching in Childhood Education | 7 credits |
| EDUC 428 Assessment and Remediation of Literacy Disabilities | 3 credits |
| EDUC 304 Health Education in School | 1 credits |
| Open Electives | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation: 123