Program Guide for Major in Mathematics
2011 – 2013
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Education
Dept. of Mathematics  Pittsburg State University  Pittsburg, Kansas  College of Arts & Science
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
HOURS
9
I. BASIC SKILLS
ENGL 101
ENGL 190
ENGL 299
COMM 207
English Composition***
Honors English Composition*** or
Intro to Research Writing***
Speech Communication***
3
MATHEMATICS (Select one)*
MATH 110
College Algebra with Review**,***
MATH 113
College Algebra***
MATH 133
Quantitative Reasoning***
MATH 143
Elementary Statistics***
3
3
3
3
3
II. GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
SCIENCES
3
3
31 - 38
8-9
NATURAL SCIENCES (Select one)
BIOL 111 & 112
General Biology + Lab
BIOL 113
Environmental Life Science
BIOL 211
Principles of Biology I
5
4
4
PHYSICAL SCIENCES (Select one)
CHEM 105 & 106 Introductory Chemistry + Lab
CHEM 107 & 108 Chemistry for Life Sciences + Lab
PHYS 160 & 165 Physical Geology + Lab
PHYS 162 & 163 Physical Oceanography + Lab
PHYS 166 & 167 Meteorology + Lab
PHYS 171 & 172 Physical Science + Lab
PHYS 175 & 176 Descriptive Astronomy + Lab
PHYS 375 & 176 Solar System Astronomy + Lab
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
SOCIAL STUDIES (Select one)
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology
WOMEN 200
Introduction to Women’s Studies
3
3
3
POLITICAL STUDIES (Select one)
POLS 101
U.S. Politics
POLS 324
Introduction to Comparative Politics
3
3
3
PRODUCING AND CONSUMING *
(Select 1 from 2 of the following 3 categories)
2-3
ECONOMY
ECON 191
Issues in Today’s Economy
3
FCS 230
Consumer Education and Personal Finance
3
TECHNOLOGY
EET 247
GT 190
GT 350
EDTH 330
TE 551
TM 350
Computer Programming for Electronic Systems
Introduction to Technological Systems
Technology and Civilization
Technology for the Classroom
Integrated Technology for Educators
Societal Influence of Technology
3
2
3
3
3
3
BUSINESS
ACCTG 201
CIS 130
MGMKT 101
Financial Accounting
Computer Information Systems*
Introduction to Business
3
3
3
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
PSYCHOLGICAL
PSYCH 155
General Psychology
PHYSICAL (Select one)
FCS 203
Nutrition & Health
FCS 301
Nutrition
HHP 150
Lifetime Fitness Concepts
NURS 303
Introduction to Public Health
4-6
3
3
3
1
3
HOURS
FINE ARTS & AESTHETIC STUDIES (Select one)
ART 155
Printmaking and Paper Arts
ART 178
Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART 188
The Designed World
ART 217
Crafts I
ART 222
Jewelry Design I
ART 233
Drawing I
ART 244
Ceramics I
ART 266
Sculpture I
ART 277
Painting I
ART 288
Western Art History I
ART 289
Western Art History II
ART 311
Art Education
COMM 105
Performance Appreciation
COMM 205
Performance Studies
COMM 295
Theatre History (__)
ENGL 250
Introduction to Creative Writing
HHP 151
Dance Appreciation
MUSIC 120
Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz,
or World Music)
MUSIC 121
Introduction to Music Literature
MUSIC 321
History of Music
2-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
CULTURAL STUDIES
MLL 124
MLL 154
MLL 184
MLL 194
GEOG 106
GEOG 300
GEOG 304
WOMEN 399
3-5
French Language & Culture I
Spanish Language & Culture I
Russian Language & Culture I
Korean Language & Culture I
World Regional Geography
Elements of Geography
Human Geography
Global Women’s Issues
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
HUMAN HERITAGE (Select 1 from 2 of the following 3 categories)
HISTORY
HIST 101
World History to 1500
HIST 102
World History from 1500
HIST 201
American History to 1865
HIST 202
American History from 1865
6
3
3
3
3
LITERATURE
ENGL 113
ENGL 114
ENGL 116
ENGL 315
ENGL 320
Gen Literature
Gen Literature (Genre)
Gen Literature (Theme)
Mythology
Literature and Film
3
3
3
3
3
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 103
PHIL 105
PHIL 111
PHIL 112
PHIL 113
PHIL 114
PHIL 208
PHIL 231
Intro to Philosophy
Ethics
Ethics: Applied Emphasis (__)
Biomedical Ethics
Business Ethics
Environmental Ethics
Logic & Critical Thinking
World Religions
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
TOTAL HOURS
40 – 47
** Only 3 hours of this 5 hour course meet General Education Requirements.
*** Must have a “C” or better in each of these Basic Skills courses.
* Met by Major Core Requirements.
NOTE: The information contained herein is intended to be used for the planning of a student’s academic program and does not constitute a contract.
While this guide was prepared with the latest information available on 10/1/11, courses, graduation requirements, and curricula are subject to change.
II.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS
HOURS
143 Elementary Statistics............................................................................. 3
150 Calculus I .............................................................................................. 5
155 Calculus II ............................................................................................. 5
212 Matrix Algebra ....................................................................................... 2
253 Calculus III ............................................................................................ 3
471 Manipulatives for Teaching Mathematics .............................................. 1
472 Calculators in Teaching Mathematics .................................................... 1
473 Mathematical Software .......................................................................... 1
513 Discrete Structures ............................................................................... 3
543 Probability and Statistics ....................................................................... 3
607 History of Mathematics.......................................................................... 3
613 Abstract Algebra ................................................................................... 3
636 Basic Concepts of Geometry ................................................................. 3
656 Mathematical Modeling ......................................................................... 3
699 Senior Seminar ..................................................................................... 1
CIS 230 Visual Basic Programming or
CIS 240 C++ Programming or
A computer programming course approved by
the mathematics department ......................................................... 3
•Electives, minimum of 3 hours* ............................................................ 3
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*Electives must be selected from courses numbered above 253, exclusive of courses listed for
elementary education majors: MATH 304, MATH 307, MATH 503, and MATH 705.
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III.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
HOURS
EDUC 261
Explorations in Education ........................................................ 3
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology ..................................................... 3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology+ ........................................................ 3
MATH 479
Techniques for Teaching Mathematics+ .................................. 3
MATH 480
Clinical Experience in Secondary Mathematics Teaching ........ 1
SPED 510
Overview of Special Education ................................................ 3
EDUC 511
Methods and Materials in Middle Level Education@+ ............. 3
EDUC 520
Methods and Materials for Academic Literacy+ ....................... 3
MATH 679
Mathematics Education Seminar ............................................. 1
Professional Semester .................................................................................. 17
37 – 40@
@Required of students seeking middle level certification.
+Must be admitted to Teacher Education to enroll in these classes.
NOTE: When a student attains 85 semester hours of credit (including current enrollment) the student must apply for a degree check
in the Office of the Registrar (Degree Checking Section), Room 102 Russ Hall.
MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirements for graduation include 124 semester hours of which 60
hours must be from a four-year university. In addition, 45 semester hours must be upper division and 30 hours in residence at PSU
(including 24 of the last 30). Minimum GPA is 2.0 overall, 2.0 in the minor, and 2.0 in the resident courses at PSU. Requirements
for all degrees and the general education requirements for all Baccalaureate degrees are provided in the online catalog.
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