B.S. Mathematics Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics Education

If you want the knowledge and skills to become an effective math teacher, take a moment to learn about the bachelor’s in Mathematics Education at Indiana Wesleyan University. Through this experiential program, you can attain advanced mathematics knowledge, and classroom teaching skills to engage modern students. At our Christian university, you can learn how to integrate biblical principles into your career as a math teacher. The program is also designed to meet Indiana mathematics standards and has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

Why Pursue My Bachelor’s in Mathematics Education at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your bachelor’s degree in mathematics teaching at IWU. This accredited degree program is taught by faculty with experience as math teachers in a variety of academic contexts. We also provide comprehensive student support, from tutoring to tech support to help you succeed in this math education program. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.

What Will I Learn in this Bachelor’s in Mathematics Education Program?

The courses in this bachelor’s in math education program are designed to help students prepare for math teacher licensure. The student experience combines traditional coursework with practical experiences and collaborative learning. Course topics cover mathematics for middle school teachers, abstract algebra, modern geometry statistics, and more.

What You'll Study

Coursework for this bachelor’s degree in mathematics education program covers how to:

Effectively teach topics in mathematics for classroom, hybrid, and online contexts
Understanding of the learning processes, methods of evaluation, and basic classroom management techniques
Apply disciplines in mathematics, with the ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively to students with unique needs
Synthesize biblical principles with optimal teaching methods in diverse classroom settings

Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

EDU-130,EDU-200,EDU-296,EDU-240,EDU-250,PSY-276,EDU-324,EDU-382SC,EDU-382C,EDU-383P,EDU-490,EDU-495,MAT-204,MAT-363,DSC-210,CIS-121,BIO-125,CHE-110,CHE-125,PHY-211,PHY-221

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

Indiana Wesleyan University students are assessed multiple times as they progress through the Teacher Education Program and acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions required of successful educators.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a 3.0 in each teaching major, including teacher education courses. All professional education courses completed with a grade of C- or less must be repeated.
- Formal application.
- Teacher Education Program Assessments: interview; reading and writing on demand assessments.
Admission to student teaching. Students apply for admission to student teaching a year prior to the academic year in which the student teaching semester occurs.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major.
- Design a lesson plan that is assessed by a School of Teacher Education faculty member using an assessment rubric that is expressly designed for that purpose.
Students apply for admission to student teaching a year prior to the academic year in which the student teaching semester occurs.

Graduation Requirements

The student teaching semester culminates with the following assessments:

Students develop a standards-based portfolio during the student teaching semester, assembling artifacts in five different domains that provide evidence that they have met the standards and expectations required of them. The portfolio is assessed with a rubric designed expressly for that purpose.
Student teachers develop a Teacher Work Sample that is designed to determine the degree to which their teaching has been effective in producing the learning expected of their students.
As the concluding activity of the student teaching semester, a defense committee, consisting of the student's supervising teacher, School of Teacher Education faculty, other University faculty and practicing P-12 teachers, conducts an interview with each student teacher. The student teacher is assessed on his or her professional impression and also the degree to which he or she answers questions successfully.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

The IWU Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).

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