Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE Mathematics/Secondary Education
(77 Credits)
Mathematics Department
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Why become a secondary mathematics teacher?
Teaching mathematics and statistics to secondary students
allows you to make a difference in the lives of young
people by empowering them to understand the world
mathematically, use quantitative and statistical reasoning
to make better decisions, and expand their opportunities to
choose interesting careers.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will develop:
1. Understanding of foundational content of modern
mathematics and its applications.
2. A strong ability to reason mathematically and
develop proofs with understanding.
3. The values, dispositions, and habits of mind of a
community of mathematicians.
4. Understanding of mathematical learning progressions
and connections within secondary mathematics.
5. Ability to critically read, analyze, evaluate, transform,
and implement mathematics education literature.
6. A sensitivity and ability to respond to the
mathematical thinking of secondary students.
7. Applications of pedagogical content knowledge for
secondary mathematics in planning and teaching
8. Habits of mind to continue improving teaching
practices that support mathematics learning.
Department Chair
Dr. Barbara Alvin
balvin@ewu.edu
Department Assistant
Michele Grant
mgrant@ewu.edu
Sample Careers
Middle or high school
mathematics
teacher
Teacher Leader
School Administration
Curriculum
development
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes
that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements*
Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in
the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
EDUC& 202 Intro to Education (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5)
MATH& 153 Calculus III (5)
MATH 220 Linear Algebra (5)
MATH& 254 Calculus IV (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Data/Research/Analysis (5)
EDUC 201 Introduction to Education (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
MATH 162 Calculus II (5)
MATH 163 Calculus III (5)
MATH 231 Linear Algebra (5)
MATH 241 Calculus IV (5)
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU

Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum)
o
CMST 201 Intercultural Communication
(5)
o
ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature
(5)
o
HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5)
o
HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in
American Film (5)
o
PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5)
o
SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5)
o
SOC 220 Gender and Society (5)
o
WST 139 Psychology of Women (5)
o
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s
Studies (5)
o
WST 220 Gender and Society (5)
o
WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature
(5)

*One Diversity course is required for degree completion.
International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)
o GEOG 201 Introduction to World
Regional Geography (5)
o HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
o HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
o HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America
^D (5)
o HIST 255 Traditional East Asian
Civilization (5)
o HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization
(5)
o HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5)
o PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5)
o POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
o POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)