The Secondary Education B.S. - Mathematics Education program offers students the option of two tracks: Mathematics Education - Education Track and Mathematics Education - Lifelong Learning Track (non-certification). The Education Track is appropriate for students interested in opportunities for employment with formal, 6-12 schools that require certification.
This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Secondary Education, Mathematics Education Track (B.S.) program.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from a Florida College System or State University System institution.
- Complete the EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession course with a minimum letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better.
- Meet the Gordon Rule Requirement.
- Meet the foreign language admission requirement.
- Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA
Degree Requirements
- Students should see an advisor prior to registering for classes
- The courses designated in 1. (General Education) and 2. (Education Common Program Prerequisites) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
- The Education Track is a state-approved, initial teacher preparation program designed in compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066. Degree requirements are subject to change based on state mandates.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- A grade of "C-" (1.75) or better is required Students should consult advisor regarding course options.
- Complete the following:
- EDF2130 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators (3)
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
- A grade of "C-" (1.75) or better is required.
Education Core Requirements
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- EDG 4410 and TSL 4080 are prerequisites to Internship I.
- Complete the following:
- EDG4410 - Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management (3)
- EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment (3)
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools (3)
- TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)
- EEX4242 - Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings (3)
- RED4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (3)
Education Track Specialization Requirements
31 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- A grade of "C-" (1.75) or better is required. MAP 2302, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, and MAC 2313 are prerequisites to Internship I. MAE 4634, MAE 3366, MAE 4333, and MAE 4383 are strongly recommended prior to Internship I.
- MAC 2311C - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 4 (GEP) STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3 (GEP) MAC 2312 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 4 (CPP) MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4 (CPP)
- Complete the following:
- MAP2302 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3)
- MAS3105 - Matrix and Linear Algebra (4)
- MAS3203 - Introduction to Number Theory (3)
- MHF3302 - Logic and Proof in Mathematics (3)
- STA4163 - Statistical Methods II (3)
- MAE4634 - Programs in Teaching of Mathematics (3)
- MAE3366 - Middle and High School Mathematics for Teaching (3)
- MAE4333 - Teaching Geometry in the Secondary Schools (3)
- MAE4339 - Teaching Algebra in Secondary Schools (3)
- MAE4383 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics with Technology (3)
Internship I Block
7 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Prior to Internship I, the student must have completed all Common Program Prerequisites, all Core Requirements: Basic Level, MAP 2302, EDG 4410, TSL 4080 and at least 50% of all required specialization courses with a minimum grade of "C-" (1.75) or better. However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the education core, specialization and overall for admission into Internship I. It is strongly recommended that students have completed MAE 3366, MAE 4634, MAE 4333, and MAE 4383 prior to Internship I. Passing score on the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is recommended before entry to Internship I. Passing score on the Professional Education Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is strongly recommended as soon as possible after completing the following courses: EDG 4410, EDF 4467, RED 4043, and TSL 4080. Students must apply and be approved for Internship I. Deadline dates and placement application are available through the Office of Clinical & Field Experiences at https://ccie.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/. A fee may be required as part of the placement application process.
- Complete the following:
- MAE4360 - Mathematics Instructional Analysis (4)
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: MAE 3940 - Internship
- Strongly recommended to complete MAE 3940 and MAE 4360 concurrently in the fall semester. For students completing MAE 3940 in fall semester, MAE 4360 will be taken as a co-requisite. For students completing MAE 3940 in spring semester, MAE 4360 will be taken as a pre-requisite in the fall semester prior to internship.
Internship II Block
13 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- At least 80% of all required specialization courses and all education/methods courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better before admission to Internship II. However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the professional, specialization and overall for admission to Internship II. Passing scores on all sections [General Knowledge, Professional, and Subject Area (Mathematics 6-12)] of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) are required prior to entry into Internship II. Students must apply and be approved for Internship II. Deadline dates and placement application are available through the Office of Clinical & Field Experiences at https://ccie.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/. A fee may be required as part of the placement application process. Satisfactory completion of Internship II requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066.
- Complete the following:
- ESE4033C - Critical Issues and Trends in Secondary Education (3)
- Earn at least 10 credits from the following types of courses: MAE 4941 - Internship
Grand Total Credits: 72
