Program Overview

Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Secondary Education

Overview

The Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Secondary Education program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics and prepare them for a career in secondary education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a degree in Mathematics will:

• Use mathematics knowledge to solve theoretical and applied problems.
• Apply rigorous deductive reasoning to prove mathematics results.
• Use technology to perform and interpret mathematics analyses.
• Communicate mathematics knowledge to both expert and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate professional integrity and accountability in the use and communication of mathematics.

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

• Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
• Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary

• Course List Code | Title | Hours
  • Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 44
  • Basic Math Requirement | 0-3
  • Major Requirements | 60
  • Natural Science & Math College-Wide Requirements not included in Rock Studies 2 | 4
  • Electives | 12
• All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Hours
  • The Rock
    • SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3
    • ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3
    • ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3
    • STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3
    • Select one of the following: | 3
      • COMM 200 | Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
      • PHIL 110 | Ethics and Civil Discourse
      • POLI 235 | Civil Discourse and Democracy
  • Subtotal | 15
• Integrated Inquiry
  • Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
    • Select 3 Credits | 3
  • Humanities Inquiry
    • Select 3 Credits | 3
  • Social Science Inquiry
    • Select 3 Credits | 3
  • Natural Sciences Inquiry
    • CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4
    • Physical Sciences Inquiry
      • PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4
  • Subtotal | 17
• Thematic Thread
  • Select 12 Credits | 12
• Total Hours | 44

Basic Math Requirement

• Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
• Course List Code | Title | Hours
  • Complete one of the following: | 0-3
    • Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
    • ESAP 110 | Beginning Algebra
  • Total Hours | 0-3

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requirement

• Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI-designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.

Major Requirements

• 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
• 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
• 12 math/statistics credits must be taken at the 300-400 level at SRU
• Course List Code | Title | Hours
  • Mathematics Core Courses
    • MATH 131 | Discrete Mathematics | 3
    • MATH 230 | Calculus II | 4
    • MATH 231 | Calculus III | 4
    • MATH 232 | Linear Algebra | 3
    • MATH 235 | Foundations of Mathematical Proof | 3
    • MATH 313 | Introductory Analysis I | 3
    • STAT 352 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3
  • Subtotal | 23
• Secondary Education Required Courses
  • MATH 301 | Differential Equations I | 3
  • MATH 304 | Geometric Structures | 3
  • MATH 320 | Theory of Numbers | 3
  • MATH 325 | Abstract Algebra I | 3
  • MATH 314 | Introductory Analysis II | 3
  • or MATH 326 | Abstract Algebra II
  • MATH 491 | Mathematics Seminar | 1
  • SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3
  • SEFE 338 | Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom | 3
• Subtotal | 22
• Required Upper-Level MATH/STAT Courses
  • Choose 6 additional MATH or STAT credits (at least 3 credits at the 300-level or above), excluding MATH 210, MATH 225, MATH 310, and STAT 350 | 6
• Required Concentration Courses
  • Choose 9 additional credits (at least 3 credits at the 300-400 level) from:
    • STAT 124 | Introduction to Survey Methods
    • SEFE 200 | Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field
    • SEFE 230 | Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology
    • SEFE 245 | Middle Level Learning Theory
    • SEFE 250 | Pre, Early, & Adolescent Development
    • SEFE 300 | Middle Level Cognitive Development
    • SEFE 311 | Teaching of Mathematics in the Middle School
    • SEFE 326 | ELL Strategies and Practice
    • SEFE 342 | Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners
    • SEFE 370 | Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation
    • SEFE 380 | History and Philosophy of Education
    • PHIL 313 | Symbolic Logic
    • PHIL 351 | Philosophy of Natural Science
• Subtotal | 15
• Total Hours | 60

Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Hours
  • CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3
  • CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1
  • MATH 225 | Calculus I | 4
  • PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4
• Total Hours | 12

Computer Programming Language

• Competency in an approved Computer Programming Language is Required - See Advisor Approval
• CPSC

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in-progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

MATHEMATICS BS/SECONDARY EDUC (6152/SEED) This program is effective as of Summer 2023 Revised 9.19.2025 UCC 02.14.2023