Our department is committed to assisting you to graduate in four years. Below is a four-year sample for our middle school education degree, however, your actual schedule may vary.
BSEd Four-Year Degree Plan: Mathematics Option
The following degree plan is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| GEP 101 First-Year Foundations | 2 |
| MTH 130 Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 100 Biological Science for Educators | 4 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 320 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers | 3 |
| MTH 130 Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I | 3 |
| PHY 101 Physics by Inquiry for Educators | 4 |
| PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Third semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 360 Foundations of Geometry for Teachers | 3 |
| MTH 343 Foundations of Probability and Statistics for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 210 Writing II: Writing Across the Disciplines | 3 |
|
HST 121 Survey of the History of the United States to 1877 or HST 122 Survey of the History of the United States since 1877 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| SEC 302 General Methods of Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| MTH 377 Mathematical Processes | 3 |
| Choose from MTH course list | 3 |
| PSY 360 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| EDC 150 Transitional Pathway: Education | 0 |
| MTH 479 Mathematical Tools and Structures | 3 |
| SPE 340 Educational Alternative for Exceptional Students | 2 |
| RDG 474 Reading and Writing in the Content Fields | 3 |
| EDC 345 Introduction to Multicultural Education and Diversity | 3 |
| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Sixth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MID 400 Philosophy, Curriculum, and Organization of Middle School Education | 3 |
| MTH 409 Teaching and Learning of Mathematics I | 3 |
| EDC 350 School and Society | 3 |
| RDG 574 Analysis and Correction of Difficulties in Adolescent Literacy | 3 |
| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Students must complete one subject are of specialization consisting of 24 credit hours. You must have a 3.00 GPA in each certificate subject (content) area to student teach.
MTH course list
- MTH 121
- MTH 181
- MTH 261
- MTH 280
- MTH 315
Requirements for admission
- Completion of 45+ credit hours
- Pass all sections of the Missouri State Board of Education entry examination
- COM 115 completed "C" or higher
- SEC 302 completed "C" or higher
- 2.75 GPA
- Family Care Safety Registry on file
- Active Taskstream purchase
- Signed Student Contract
- Signed Dispositions Checklist
When requirements are met, the EPPC will evaluate your credentials for admission to T.E. There is no application to fill out.
DESE GPA requirements
- 2.75 overall GPA for admission to Teacher Education program
- 2.75 overall GPA and 3.00 content (major) GPA for assignment to supervised teaching
- 2.75 overall GPA, 3.00 content (major) GPA and 3.00 GPA in Professional Education for graduation & certification recommendation
Degree plan last reviewed 07-30-2018.