Mathematics Major - Education Option, A.S.

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Mathematics Education Option

Program Description
After Union County College
Recommended Sequence

Program Description

The nation’s growing need for scientists, engineers, and other technically skilled workers, has led to a shortfall in our national scientific and technical capabilities because U.S. colleges are not graduating enough scientific talent. Weaknesses in the K-12 education system contribute to challenges students face. In NJ, the shortage of qualified mathematics and science teachers is severe.

This option will provide a solid subject matter foundation and appreciation for mathematics for students planning to teach in order to assure quality in mathematics education. Union County College graduates will have the opportunity to matriculate at four-year colleges, pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics Education.

This program assumes the completion of all prerequisites for the mathematics courses or satisfactory performance on the College Level Mathematics exam. Contact the STEM Division for further information.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem solving skills;
Communicate mathematics effectively, applying its unique language and symbolic system;
Apply mathematical theorems to solve classical problems and real-world applications;
Formulate and evaluate possible solutions to problems, and select and defend the chosen solutions with mathematical proofs or by the scientific method as appropriate;
Translate quantifiable problems into mathematical terms and solve these problems using mathematical or statistical operations;
Construct graphs and charts, interpret them, and draw appropriate conclusions;
Use technology in analyzing and solving mathematical problems;
Address an information need by locating, evaluating, and effectively using information.

After Union County College

Graduates can transfer to a four-year college or university as a junior with a solid subject matter foundation to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics Education and Mathematics Teaching Certification. Consult with the STEM Division for details.

Recommended Sequence

First Year

Fall Semester

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
MAT 171 - Unified Calculus I 4 credit hours.
PHY 101 - General Physics I 3 credit hours.
WITH
PHYL 111 - Mechanics Laboratory 1 credit hour
CST 161 - Computer Programming Fundamentals 4 credit hours.

Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.
MAT 172 - Unified Calculus II 4 credit hours.
PHY 102 - General Physics II 3 credit hours.
WITH
PHYL 102 - General Physics II Laboratory 1 credit hour
CST 162 - Computer Algorithms 4 credit hours.
HIS 101 - Introduction to Western Civilization I 3 credit hours.

Semester Total: 18

Second Year

Fall Semester

ENG 200-Level Literature Course 3 credit hours
MAT 271 - Unified Calculus III 4 credit hours.
MAT 265 - Linear Algebra 3 credit hours.
PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 credit hours.
HIS 102 - Introduction to Western Civilization II 3 credit hours. *

Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

MAT 272 - Differential Equations 4 credit hours.
MAT 267 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credit hours.
PSY 206 - Adolescent Psychology 3 credit hours.
MAT 266 - Survey of Modern Mathematics 3 credit hours.
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credit hours.

Semester Total: 16

Total Program Credits: 65

*In order to be substituted with an alternate Humanities course to fulfill specific transfer needs, the student must secure written permission from the appropriate Division.

This plan assumes the completion of all required developmental courses, pre-requisites, co-requisites, and any other requirements as defined in the College Catalog.