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Bachelor Of Science In Secondary Mathematics Education (Florida State-Approved for Certification)

ABOUT THE MAJOR

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education is a state-approved initial certification program offered by the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fischler School of Education (FSEHS) that provides a comprehensive set of pedagogical courses specifically designed for Mathematics instruction and assessment, a specialty component with a variety of mathematics courses comprising content of the secondary mathematics based on the Florida Sunshine State Mathematics Standards and the current State-wide assessment in mathematics at (grades 6 – 12). Mathematics certification is a generic certification that can allow you to achieve your goal of teaching either high school or middle school math.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
  • Individuals with high school degrees or General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) who wish to meet Florida teaching certification requirements and enter the teaching profession as an elementary or high school math teacher 
  • Individuals enrolled at another college or university who wish to transfer to NSU’s Fischler School of Education’ math education degree in Florida 
  • Practicing paraprofessionals who wish to obtain an on-site or online math education degree and increase their level of expertise in their field
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  • Entrance Requirements
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General Information
Contact Numbers
Total Credits:
122
Financial Aid:
Enrollment Counselor:
1-800-806-3680
1-800-986-3223 Ext. 28500

Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling?  Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants.  We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.
 
 

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent
  • Official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT scores are also required for admission into the Professional and Liberal Studies program on NSU’s Main Campus
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
  • Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent are required for applicants with fewer than 24 college credits
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation and official English translation, if necessary, from Josef Silny & Associates, World Education Services, or other National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member
  • For non-native English speakers, official test scores showing a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, 480 on the verbal section of the SAT, a grade of “C” or better in a composition course at regionally accredited college or university in the U.S., or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam
  • Student (F-1) visa or exchange visitor (J-1) visa
  • Original bank statement or official letter from a financial institution indicating ability to meet all costs of education without financial aid from Nova Southeastern University

COURSES IN THE MAJOR

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS)

Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the General Education Program section in the Academic Resources and Procedures segment of the catalog.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (3 CREDITS)

EDUC 2500
Education Pre-enrollment Seminar (0 credits)

ESOL 2903
Cross Cultural Studies (3 credits)

EDUCATION MAJOR COURSES (68 CREDITS)

Teacher candidates in the state-approved teacher education program in the middle grades English education major (grades 5–9) must also keep track of program benchmarks within the courses. There are five benchmarks, coinciding with five blocks in the state-approved programs. At these five benchmarks, teacher candidates provide documentation showing completion of program requirements. A supervised field experience occurs in SECE 4350.

EDUC 3330
Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (3 credits)

ESOL 3340
Survey of TESOL for Teachers (3 credits)

EDUC 3350
Survey of Exceptional Student Education (3 credits)

EDUC 3360
Educational Psychology (3 credits)

EDUC 3525
Principles of Instruction (3 credits)

SECE 4320
Middle and Secondary Classroom Management (3 credits)

SECE 4350
Methods of Teaching Math in Secondary School (3 credits)

EDUC 4200
Simulation Experience-Diversity (3 credits)

SECE 4560
Methods of Teaching Middle and Secondary Reading (3 credits)

ESOL 4565
Second Language Learning (3 credits)

MATH SPECIALTY COURSES
MATH 1200
Pre-calculus Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 1250
Trigonometry (3 credits)

MATH 2100
Calculus I (4 credits)

MATH 2200
Calculus II (4 credits)

MATH 2020
Applied Statistics (3 credits)

MATH 2250
Euclidean Geometry (3 credits)

MATH 3300
Introductory Linear Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 3350
Number Theory (3 credits)

EDUC 4570
Internship and Seminar (12 credits)

Electives (21 CREDITS) 
TOTAL (122 CREDITS) 

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework for NSU’s bachelor’s degree in mathematics education is state-approved in Florida and available for traditional students and working professionals at NSU’s Main Campus in South Florida, located in Fort Lauderdale. In addition, the degree is available online. The distance education program allows students who are too busy professionally or live farther away to receive their math education degree in Florida.

 
FIELD EXPERIENCES AND INTERNSHIP
The field experiences provide math teacher candidates with an opportunity to perform the duties of a classroom teacher within the classroom setting. The purpose of these experiences is to allow teacher candidates to demonstrate their understanding of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices and subject area competencies. A minimum of 10 field hours total are required per education course and are to be completed throughout the mathematics education program.

The clinical practice (internship) is the culminating experience for those teacher candidates earning a bachelor’s degree in math education. The teacher candidate is assigned full time to a school for 12 weeks. Opportunities are provided for the teacher candidate to engage in lesson planning, instruction, and parent/teacher conferences. During this period, the teacher candidate will observe, teach, and evaluate students in conjunction with the regular classroom teacher.
 
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
  • Satisfactory completion of the required coursework
  • Satisfactory completion of the clinical practice (internship)
  • Successful completion of field experiences 
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
  • Passing scores for the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE): General Knowledge Test, Professional Education Test, and Subject Area Examination
  • Completed application for degree
 
STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education, Florida state-approved for initial certification, meets all requirements of the Florida Department of Education’s secondary mathematics education (grades 6-12) initial certification.

Florida participates in the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel with 38 other states for teacher certification and/or licensure. Graduates who wish to teach outside the state of Florida must contact their state’s Department of Education for information on achieving certification through reciprocity.

 
FACULTY

Faculty members of the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education program and applied professional studies programs are scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

 
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