Mathematics Education 6-12 (B.Ed.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| COMS 101 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| HIUS 221 | Survey of American History I | 3 |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| MATH Elective | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| ENGL 201 | American Literature I | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Civic & Global Engagement | ||
| CSTU 101 | Western Culture | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| PSYC 210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
As a requirement for completion of this program, including student teaching and passing required licensure tests, the graduate of this program, regardless of state residency, must obtain a VA state teaching license. The VA teaching license may then be used for reciprocity in another state according to the regulations of that state.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| CSIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science 1 | 3 |
| MATH 128 | Precalculus with Trigonometry 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | University Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| Education Courses | ||
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Education and Classroom Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 221 | Content Area Reading and Differentiated Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 230 | Foundations of Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 235 | Content Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDUC 350 | Behavior and Individual Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 360 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 425 | Content Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 435 | Content Curriculum Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH 419 | Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| Practicum and Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 177 | School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
| EDGT 277 | School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
| EDGT 377 | School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
| EDUC 189 | Practicum in Education I: Local 1 | 0 |
| EDUC 289 | Practicum in Education II: Local 1 | 0 |
| EDUC 389 | Practicum in Education III: Local 1 | 0 |
| Secondary Courses | ||
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 200 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| or MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| or MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | |
| MATH 221 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 410 | Matrix and Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| or MATH 430 | Multivariable Calculus | |
| MATH 305 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| or MATH 405 | Fundamentals of Modern Geometry | |
| MATH 345 | Introduction to the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| or MATH 400 | History of Mathematics | |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 421 | Elementary Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| or MATH 423 | Abstract Algebraic Structures | |
| PHYS 231L | University Physics Lab I | 0 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| EDST 475 | The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: 1,2 | 9 | |
| Student Teaching - One Placement – Distance | ||
| Student Teaching - One Placement – Local | ||
| Student Teaching - Own Classroom – Distance | ||
| Student Teaching - Own Classroom – Local | ||
| Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement - One Placement – Distance | ||
| Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement - One Placement – Local | ||
| Total Hours | 75 | |
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Liberty University School of Education Background check is required for all practicums and student teaching.
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This course should be taken in the final semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 0-5 credit hours of Free Electives | 0-5 | |
| Total Hours | 0-5 | |
Note:
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All practicum courses should be completed before student teaching, and candidate should not plan to take those courses in summer terms.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 total hours
- 3.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Math Elective (MATH 128) | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| EDGT 177 | School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Education and Classroom Technology | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| COMS 101 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSIS 110) 1 | 3 | |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| EDGT 277 | School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
| EDUC 221 | Content Area Reading and Differentiated Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| PSYC 210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| EDUC 189 | Practicum in Education I: Local 3 | 0 |
| EDUC 235 | Content Instructional Design | 3 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 201 | American Literature I | 3 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| EDUC 350 | Behavior and Individual Differences | 3 |
| MATH 200 or MATH 250 |
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning or Introduction to Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 231 or MATH 430 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry III or Multivariable Calculus |
4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Natural Science Elective (PHYS 231) 1 | 3 | |
| PHYS 231L | University Physics Lab I | 0 |
| EDUC 289 | Practicum in Education II: Local 3 | 0 |
| EDUC 360 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| MATH 211 or MATH 311 |
Introduction to Statistical Analysis or Probability and Statistics I |
3 |
| MATH 321 or MATH 410 |
Linear Algebra or Matrix and Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MATH 419 | Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSTU 101 | Western Culture | 3 |
| EDUC 425 | Content Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 305 or MATH 405 |
Modern Geometry or Fundamentals of Modern Geometry |
3 |
| MATH 421 or MATH 423 |
Elementary Abstract Algebra I or Abstract Algebraic Structures |
3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HIUS 221 | Survey of American History I | 3 |
| EDGT 377 | School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
| EDUC 389 | Practicum in Education III: Local 3 | 0 |
| EDUC 435 | Content Curriculum Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 345 or MATH 400 |
Introduction to the History of Mathematics or History of Mathematics |
3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 475 | The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar | 3 |
| Student Teaching Option 3,4 | 9 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
- 3
Liberty University School of Education Background check is required for all practicums and student teaching
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Choose one of the following Student Teaching options: EDST 460, 461, 464, 465, 466, or 467