Mathematics Certification

Bachelor of Science: 180.5 quarter credits
(Certification is for grades 7 - 12)

Degree Requirements

Incoming students, 2011/2012

The certification area emphasizes coursework in such areas of mathematics as calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability and statistics, techniques of mathematical proof, and discrete mathematics. Students may also choose to pursue a second certification in physics or one of the other sciences. A sample plan of study is available.

General education requirements  
Principles of Economics 4.0
Expository Writing and Reading 3.0
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Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0
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Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0
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History of Science I 3.0
Foundations of Software 3.0
Ethics 3.0
General Psychology I 3.0
Educational Psychology 3.0
The Drexel Experience 2.0
  English elective course between 200-329 3.0
Electives 9.0
Mathematics requirements  
Cultural and Historical Significance of Math 3.0
Calculus I 4.0
Calculus II 4.0
Calculus III 4.0
Multivariate Calculus 4.0
Linear Algebra 4.0
Survey of Geometry 3.0
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Differential Equations 4.0
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning 3.0
Discrete Mathematics 3.0
Probability and Statistics I 4.0
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Probability and Statistics II 4.0
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Abstract Algebra I 4.0
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Science requirements  
Cells, Genetics and Physiology 3.0
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Cells, Genetics and Physiology Laboratory 1.0
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Biological Diversity, Ecology and Evolution 3.0
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General Chemistry I 3.5
General Chemistry II 4.5
Environmental Science and Society 3.0
Fundamentals of Physics I 4.0
Fundamentals of Physics II 4.0
Pedagogy requirements 71.5 Credits
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Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective 3.0
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Freshman Seminar 3.0
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The Organization Structure of Secondary Schools 3.0
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Adolescent Development 3.0
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Special Education Foundations 4.5
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Sophomore Seminar 1.0
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Diversity and Today's Teacher 3.0
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Teaching the Middle School Child 3.0
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Inclusionary Practices for Exceptional Students 4.5
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Literacy Development 4.5
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Reading in the Content Areas (7-12) 3.0
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Foundations for Instructing ELLs 3.0
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Junior Seminar 1.0
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Computer Applications in Teaching 3.0
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Secondary Math Teaching Methods 3.0
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Evaluation of Instruction 4.0
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Current Research in Curriculum and Instruction 3.0
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Multimedia in Instructional Design 3.0
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Senior Seminar 1.0
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Student teaching experience
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Student Teaching (Mathematics) 9.0
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Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List on the Drexel University Writing Center page. Students scheduling their courses in Banner/DrexelOne can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.