Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 22 courses 120 total credits
(Initial Program–Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure) Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Education program is designed to provide future teachers with the content and pedagogical knowledge for success in teaching mathematics. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona State Board of Education approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Graduates will be prepared with the critical thinking and general problem-solving skills to tackle difficult problems from any field and to prepare their own students to do the same. With a balanced program of applied and theoretical mathematics and education courses, students complete a solid curriculum of mathematics content while developing the methodological expertise necessary to become effective and skilled secondary educators. Teacher candidates must have access to a grade 6-12 classroom to complete the program and practicum assignments, which guide them through 85 hours of observational experiences. The final semester of this Secondary Education program includes a full-time, 15-week student teaching component. Candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Mathematics for Secondary Education Major | 80 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Education | 120 credits |
Required General Education (Included in General Education totals credits, applied to the Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS-144 | U.S. History Themes | 4 |
(Included in General Education totals credits, applied to the Critical Thinking competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-261 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
Mathematics for Secondary Education Major
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