MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
69 credit hours
SHOW MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WHAT MATH CAN DO. Excellent mathematicians prepared to engage middle school students in classroom settings are in high demand. We will equip you with not only the fundamental knowledge of problem-solving and logic, but also with the ability to translate that knowledge into effective lessons for your students.
WHY STUDY MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AT TIU?
Knowledge of mathematical theorems, critical problem-solving, and classroom management is useless without the opportunity to put it into action. During your time here at Trinity, you will have the chance to engage in classroom observation, lesson planning, and student teaching at local middle schools.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO FINISH MY DEGREE?
Most students complete their degree in 4 years. Major requirements total 69 hours. This includes 44 hours of required Professional Education courses and 25 hours of Mathematics courses.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can earn an Illinois Professional Educator License through this program, which allows you to teach at the middle grades level (grades 5-8). This degree is a great option for transfer students, as it can be completed in two years after your transfer to Trinity.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The Middle Grades Mathematics Education major will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and direction to teach middle grades (grades 5 – 8) students, and to model Christian values in your personal and professional life. Classroom instruction at Trinity provides the academic foundation necessary for teaching middle school mathematics. When you successfully complete the major, you are eligible to receive an Illinois Professional Educator License that is valid for teaching at the middle grades level (grades 5 – 8).
COURSEWORK:
Major requirements total 69 hours. This includes 44 hours of required Professional Education courses and 25 hours of Mathematics courses. You’ll take interesting courses such as:
- Professional Skills for Teachers
- Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
- Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Middle Grades Mathematics Education Courses
| PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES |
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| Course | Title | |
| GPH 105 | Foundational Design Software | |
| GPH 205 | Intermediate Design Software | |
| GPH 305 | Advanced Design Software | |
| ED 101 | Introduction to Teaching | |
| ED 103 | Professional Skills for Teachers | |
| ED 240 | Foundations of Education | |
| ED 260x | Educational Psychology/Human Development | |
| ED 306 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | |
| ED 310 | General Teaching Methods | |
| ED 311 | General Teaching Methods Pre-Clinical Experience | |
| ED 330 | Introduction to Special Education | |
| ED 364 | Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Schools | |
| ED 368 | Secondary Methods Pre-clinical Experience | |
| ED 380 | Diversity in Education | |
| ED 381 | Diversity in Pre-clinical Experience | |
| ED 413 | Clinical Practice in the Secondary School | |
| ED 421 | Classroom Management | |
| ED 422 | Advanced Seminar in Education | |
| ED 430 | Educational Research and Assessments | |
| PSY 337 | Psychology of Adolescence | |
| REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | |
| GPH 110 | Design Foundations | |
| GPH 140 | Drawing for Design | |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| MA 122 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| MA 285X | Statistics | |
| MA 340 | History of Mathematics | |
| MA 412 | Geometry | |
| MA 420 | Number Theory | |
| CS 120 | Computer Programming I | |
| Total Hours: | 69 hours |
CAREER OUTCOMES: |
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| Middle grades math teacher |
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