Mathematics Education BA

A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).

Mathematics Education BA

Academic Career

0 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
Admission to the Teacher Education Program, College of Education, is by competitive application. For information about application requirements, process, and deadlines, please consult an advisor for the College of Education.
Students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in professional education course requirements.
Students must earn another major at the University of Iowa in order to earn the BA in mathematics education. Both degrees may be earned at the same time. ^a Students must earn another major at the University of Iowa in order to earn the BA in mathematics education. Both degrees may be earned at the same time. These majors include a BA in mathematics (program B) or a BS in mathematics (program B) at the University of Iowa.
Graduates who have earned one of these degrees at another institution and wish to earn the BA in mathematics education should consult the Department of Teaching and Learning; additional coursework may be required.
GE CLAS Core: Sustainability ^b GE CLAS Core: Sustainability Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative or Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Society.

First Year

27 - 31 s.h.

Fall

13 - 15 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
MATH:1850 - Calculus I ^GE MATH:1850 - Calculus I Meets the Quantitative or Formal Reasoning requirement for the College of Education. ^c MATH:1850 - Calculus I Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.	4 s.h.
ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric: Writing and Communication ^GE ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric: Writing and Communication ENGL:1200 - Meets the Interpretation of Literature requirement for the College of Education. RHET:1030 - Meets the Rhetoric requirement for the College of Education.	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 1st Level or elective course ^d GE CLAS Core: World Lang 1st Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
CSI:1600 - Success at Iowa	2 s.h.

Spring

14 - 16 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
PSQF:1075 - Educational Psychology and Measurement	3 s.h.
MATH:1860 - Calculus II	4 s.h.
ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric: Writing and Communication ^GE ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric: Writing and Communication ENGL:1200 - Meets the Interpretation of Literature requirement for the College of Education. RHET:1030 - Meets the Rhetoric requirement for the College of Education.	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 2nd Level or elective course ^d GE CLAS Core: World Lang 2nd Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
10-hour pre-admission school field experience ^e 10-hour pre-admission school field experience Complete the College of Education 10-hour pre-admission school field experience verification form available on the Teacher Education Program web page.

Summer

0 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
Prepare materials for Teacher Education Program application (e.g. essays, letters of recommendation) ^f Prepare materials for Teacher Education Program application (e.g. essays, letters of recommendation) Please see the College of Education website for detailed application instructions and deadlines. Admission is selective and a priority deadline exists.

Second Year

34 - 36 s.h.

Fall

18 - 19 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
EPLS:3000 - Foundations of Education	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Intl and Global Issues ^g GE CLAS Core: Intl and Global Issues GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 3rd Level or elective course ^d GE CLAS Core: World Lang 3rd Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
Course(s) required for second degree - consult sample plan for BA or BS in mathematics (Program B)	8 s.h.
Admission Application: apply to the Teacher Education Program ^f Admission Application: apply to the Teacher Education Program Please see the College of Education website for detailed application instructions and deadlines. Admission is selective and a priority deadline exists.

Spring

16 - 17 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
EDTL:3002 - Teaching and Learning Technologies	2 s.h.
EDTL:3091 - Sec Ed Orientation & Classroom Manage	3 s.h.
EDTL:3095 - Teaching Reading Secondary Content Areas	1 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences ^g GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 4th Level or elective course ^d GE CLAS Core: World Lang 4th Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
Course(s) required for second degree - consult sample plan for BA or BS in mathematics (Program B)	3 s.h.

Third Year

33 s.h.

Fall

16 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
EDTL:3532 - Introduction and Practicum: Mathematics	3 s.h.
EDTL:4900 - Foundations of Special Education ^GE EDTL:4900 - Foundations of Special Education Meets the Understanding Cultural Perspectives requirement for the College of Education.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives ^g GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
Course(s) required for second degree - consult sample plan for BA or BS in mathematics (Program B)	7 s.h.

Spring

17 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
EDTL:3534 - Methods: Middle School Mathematics	3 s.h.
EPLS:4180 - Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr ^GE EPLS:4180 - Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr Meets the Values and Society requirement for the College of Education.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Natural Sci without Lab ^g GE CLAS Core: Natural Sci without Lab GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
Course(s) required for second degree - consult sample plan for BA or BS in mathematics (Program B)	8 s.h.
Apply for student teaching (see the College of Education website for application instructions and deadlines)

Fourth Year

36 - 37 s.h.

Fall

21 - 22 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
EDTL:4535 - Methods: High School Mathematics	3 s.h.
EDTL:4750 - Assessment in STEM	2 s.h.
EDTL:4751 - Learning in the STEM Classroom	2 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Lit, Visual & Perfmg Arts ^g GE CLAS Core: Lit, Visual & Perfmg Arts GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab ^g GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	4 s.h.
Course(s) required for second degree - consult sample plan for BA or BS in mathematics (Program B)	7 - 8 s.h.

Spring

15 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
EDTL:4087 - Seminar Curriculum and Student Teaching	3 s.h.
EDTL:4091 - Observa & Lab Prac in Secondary School	6 s.h.
EDTL:4092 - Observa & Lab Prac in Secondary School	6 s.h.
Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) ^h Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) Please see Academic Calendar, on Office of the Registrar website, for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

Footnotes

Footnote Letter	Footnote Description
^GE	This course satisfies a General Education requirement.
^a	These majors include a BA in mathematics (program B) or a BS in mathematics (program B) at the University of Iowa.
^b	Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative or Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Society.
^c	Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.
^d	Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.
^e	Complete the College of Education 10-hour pre-admission school field experience verification form available on the Teacher Education Program web page.
^f	Please see the College of Education website for detailed application instructions and deadlines. Admission is selective and a priority deadline exists.
^g	GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.
^h	Please see Academic Calendar, on Office of the Registrar website, for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

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