Mathematics Major Education Option, A.S.

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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
AND
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
AND
PHYL 102 - General Physics II Laboratory 1 credit hour
CST 162 - Computer Algorithms 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

Fall Semester

HIS 101 - Introduction to Western Civilization I 3 credit hours
PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 credit hours
MAT 271 - Unified Calculus III 4 credit hours
CST 261 - Data Structures 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 14

Spring Semester

HIS 102 - Introduction to Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
PSY 206 - Adolescent Psychology 3 credit hours
MAT 272 - Differential Equations 4 credit hours
MAT 267 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credit hours
MAT 265 - Linear Algebra 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 16

Total Program Credits: 60

* The stated sequence of courses for the Mathematics Major - Education Option program assumes that the student is math-ready for calculus.

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

Milestone Courses

The milestones (in bold) identify critical courses for timely progress and the semester in which the course should be completed for on-time graduation. Milestone course grades < 2.0 should be discussed with an advisor.

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