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BS in Mathematics 7-12 Mathematics Certification
Required Admission into the Teacher Preparation Program
The Texas A&M University–Texarkana Teaching and Professional Programs in Education (TPPE) is a TEA approved Educator Preparation Program and offers baccalaureate degrees for students seeking teacher certification in Texas. In addition to being admitted into a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved Texas Educator Preparation Program, to become a certified Texas educator, passing the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) is required. Applications for admission to the Texas A&M University-Texarkana Teacher Preparation Program are accepted for in February for the Spring and September for the Fall Semesters. Listed below are the Admission requirements for the A&M University-Texarkana Educator Preparation Program:
Admission Requirements:
- Application to the program submitted through TK20 (includes a $35 fee)
- Overall GPA of 2.70 or higher
- Passing score on writing sample and interview (completed during ED 311)
- Required content hours for this certification:
- 15 semester hours from the specified content area
- no grade below “C"
Out-of-Country Applicants
Out-of-country applicants to the teacher preparation program must meet ONE of the following:
- Verification of satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language- Internet-Based Test (TOEFL-IBT). The acceptable passing scores are: Speaking 24, Listening 22, Reading 22, Writing 21.
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S.
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree outside of the U.S. from the list of approved countries generated by the Texas Education Agency.
For more information email education@tamut.edu.
Degree Requirements
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 6 | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| MATH 2305 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2318 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I 7 | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 321 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 330 | Math Foundations and Applications | 3 |
| MATH 334 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 357 | Probability and Statistics using R | 3 |
| MATH 380 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 437 | Number Theory | 3 |
| Other Requirements: | ||
| RDG 343 | Content Area Literacy Instruction for Secondary Students | 3 |
| Prof. Development | 3 | |
| ED 311 | Teaching and Learning for Social Change (EL) | 3 |
| ED 321 | Secondary School Methods | 3 |
| Block 1 | ||
| ED 331 | Classroom and Behavior Management 9 | 3 |
| ED 495 | Field-Based Co-Teaching Semester 9 | 3 |
| Block 2 | ||
| ED 496 | Clinical Co-Teaching Semester (EL) 10 | 3 |
| SPED 418 | Inclusion of Students with High Support Needs in the Content Areas 10 | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives | 12 | |
| Electives (as needed to satisfy minimum degree requirements including 54 SCH in Upper Division coursework) | ||
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
- 6
Minimum grade of "C" required in all Major, Education and Professional Development Courses
- 7
Satisfies core curriculum
- 9
Requires successful placement interview with a partnership public school district
- 10
Requires passing all TExES exams
Note: A minimum of 54 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Mathematics 7-12 Mathematics Certification 4 Year Plan
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 4 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations | 1 |
| Component Area Option B of the Core Curriculum EDUC 1301 is recommended | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II requires minimum grade of 'C' | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| MATH 2305 | Discrete Mathematics requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III requires minimum grade of 'C' | 4 |
| MATH 2318 | Linear Algebra requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement | 4 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 334 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| PSCI 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 32-33 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 380 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 437 | Number Theory | 3 |
| ED 321 | Secondary School Methods requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ED 311 | Teaching and Learning for Social Change (EL) requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| MATH 330 | Math Foundations and Applications | 3 |
| MATH 357 | Probability and Statistics using R | 3 |
| RDG 343 | Content Area Literacy Instruction for Secondary Students requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 33 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 321 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| ED 495 | Field-Based Co-Teaching Semester requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| ED 331 | Classroom and Behavior Management requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ED 496 | Clinical Co-Teaching Semester (EL) | 3 |
| SPED 418 | Inclusion of Students with High Support Needs in the Content Areas requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3-4 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 9-10 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 24-25 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours required for the Degree | 120 | |
Minimum grade of 'C' is required in all Major, ED, SPED & Professional Development courses
Note: A minimum of 54 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
