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Bachelor of Science (BS), Secondary Math Education (9-12)
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Program Overview
The Secondary Math Education program will not only provide you with knowledge on mathematical principles, but you’ll also learn how to create engaging lessons to inspire students in all the math disciplines. In this program, you’ll be prepared to teach courses such as geometry, algebra, calculus and probability, and statistics in a high school setting. Our dual focus thoroughly teaches you the content as well as how to teach that content. You’ll develop critical thinking skills and training in how to apply mathematical principles and theories to practical world problems, like understanding the volatility of the stock market.
In the Secondary Mathematics Education program, you will complete coursework in both your area of study and in educational pedagogy. Your curriculum will be a balance of building your content area knowledge and learning the foundational educational theories to build your teaching expertise.
Your Secondary Math Education degree from Anderson University prepares you to become a certified educator. Educators are in high demand across the country and a South Carolina certification is reciprocal in 47 states, creating an open path for you to step into any classroom. The median salary for a high school teacher is $61,820, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many graduates choose to pursue a master’s degree to advance their earning potential in education or to pursue other careers.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
130
Program Type: BS
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Jayson Evaniuck
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
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Why AU?
Anderson University’s College of Education has strong partnerships with local school districts, both public and private. These partnerships allow you to learn through embedded clinical experiences and spend time with students in classrooms throughout your time at AU. Dozens of school districts visit AU’s campus for our annual networking event to interview our teacher candidates. Many students end the day with job offers or opportunities to pursue from multiple districts. Our students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand.
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