Mathematics B.S., Teaching Concentration
Degree Requirements
Areas A - E (See Core section of the Catalog) (42 semester hours)
Area F (18 semester hours)
Requirements (if not already taken in Areas A or D) (12-18 hours)
Electives (The courses taken to satisfy this requirement must be distinct from those used to satisfy Areas A-E.) (0-6 hours)
NOTE: Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GC.
Major Requirements (Teaching Concentration) (27 semester hours)
Cognate Area (Teaching Concentration) (9-16 semester hours)
Total Credit Hours: 120
Senior Capstone Experience: (4 hours)
Students complete both MATH 4990 Senior Project (1 hour) and MATH 4950 Special Topics (3 hours) in the same semester. Students must consult with the faculty advisor and MATH 4950 instructor prior to registration. Students completing a culminating major experience through another outlet, such as research experience for undergraduates or internship, may petition the department to substitute this experience for the capstone requirement. Students who petition must demonstrate that they have met the expected student outcomes for MATH 4990.
Other Requirements
- A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting toward the major.
- A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
- Complete the First-Year Academic Seminar with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GC are exempt from this requirement.
- Students must show competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002). (0-6 hours)
Electives (7-24 semester hours)