Mathematics: Secondary Teaching, (BA) Bachelor of Arts

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Mathematics: Secondary Teaching, (BA) Bachelor of Arts

Mathematics: Secondary Teaching, (BA) Bachelor of Arts

Program Description

Teacher Endorsement Option
This major partially satisfies the criteria for a teaching endorsement in Mathematics (Grades 5-12), qualifying students to teach Mathematics at the high school, middle, or junior high levels. Students who successfully complete the Mathematics: Secondary Education, BA program and STEM Teaching Program (an alternative to the Professional Education Program) are eligible to apply for Washington State teacher certification. In addition to completing graduation requirements, teacher certification candidates must meet all Washington State teacher certification requirements. See the STEM education advisor as soon as possible to develop a course of study.

Non-Endorsement Option
A student may complete the Mathematics: Secondary Education, BA program without gaining entry to the Teacher Certification Program or completing either the Professional Education Program or Secondary Education major. Under such circumstances a teacher certification endorsement in Secondary Mathematics will not be granted. This option exists for those individuals who wish to work in informal STEM education settings, tutoring, or curriculum development that do not require certification.

Likely Career Paths

Secondary Math Teacher, Informal Math Educator, Tutor, Math Curriculum Writer.

Key Considerations

Cost: University-wide costs (Visit CWU Financial Aid for more information)

Location: Ellensburg

Primary contact: teachstem@cwu.edu | 509-963-2930

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	CWU Course Name	Transfer Course #
MATH 172	Calculus I	MATH& 151
MATH 173	Calculus II	MATH& 152
MATH 265	Linear Algebra	See TES (link below)
MATH 272	Multivariable Calculus	MATH& 153
MATH 211 or MATH 314	See Course Catalog	MATH& 146 or TES

The Transfer Equivalency Site (TES) provides CWU equivalencies for courses at other colleges and universities.

Advising Notes

Schedule an advising appointment with Sam Ludlow (Samantha.Ludlow@cwu.edu) as soon as possible to discuss course schedule and admission to the teacher certification program if you are seeking teaching endorsement.
No grade lower than a C is accepted in major required courses.
If courses above are completed, students can finish both this major and the teacher certification program (STEM Teaching Major) in two years.
Any Washington state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy all general education requirements.
Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major.

Current Catalog