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Preparation of Teachers
Preparation of Teachers - Secondary
A student following the teaching concentration for a math major must take professional education courses (29 hours) which include student teaching. The college holds NCATE accreditation.
Every elementary education major must take three mathematics courses (9 hours), including Math 118 and Math 302, in order to satisfy requirement of the Department of Education and the State of Indiana. An elementary education student may obtain a minor in mathematics, which will be listed on her transcript. In addition to Math 118 and Math 302, one course in calculus, and two courses selected from statistics, number theory, linear algebra, and geometry are required. This strong minor prepares a student to serve as a mathematics specialist in elementary schools. For details on these programs, students consult the Education Department or Professor Don Balka in the Math Department. A student interested in teaching at the junior high/middle school level may satisfy requirements (24 hours) for an endorsement which will also appear on the graduate's teaching license.
The State of Indiana has approved a four course computer education endorsement for secondary and elementary education students. The endorsement will be listed on the qualified graduate's teaching license.