Program Overview

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Secondary Education (KS) - Mathematics Concentration

Overview

This degree program was developed for those who want to teach at the secondary level. You will gain hands-on, in-classroom experiences. Prospective secondary education teachers learn how to identify and be sensitive to the unique needs, challenges and learning styles of diverse student populations.

Degree Details

Through this program, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a content area focus. Current focus areas include:

• Mathematics

Locations

Secondary Education (KS) - Mathematics is offered at the following locations:

• Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
• Overland Park, Kansas
• Online

Careers

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program meets professional licensure requirements in certain states, as outlined on the University’s Licensure Disclosure page. Students are advised to verify that they are located (or plan to seek initial licensure) in a state where Ottawa University’s program meets requirements. Students who have questions about a program’s status should consult with an enrollment advisor. Those who relocate to another state during their course of study may no longer be eligible to enroll in the program or receive federal financial aid, and they may not meet licensure requirements in their state.

Courses

Education 6-12 Licensure Courses

Required Courses

• General Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Psychology of the Exceptional Child
• Ids: Foundations of Schools in a Diverse Society
• Adolescent Specialized Methods
• Introductory Teaching Practicum
• Adolescent Literacy Skills and Reading in the Content Area
• Advanced Teaching Practicum
• Foundations of Instruction in English Language Learners Classroom
• Reflective Practice
• Clinical Lab
• Action Research and Assessment

Content Requirements

• Discrete Mathematics
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Linear Algebra
• College Geometry
• Probability
• Transition to Higher Mathematics
• Inferential Statistics
• Differential Equations
• Abstract Algebra

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)