Mathematics (BSEd)

Secondary education candidates fulfill requirements in general education and take the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) exam in their freshman year; they begin professional education coursework in their junior year. 7-12 education candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.70 and a 2.70 GPA in the major. For more information regarding admission requirements and certification policies, see in this catalog.

Program Requirements

IDL 190 - Seminar 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
MATH 123 - Calculus I 4 credits
MATH 125 - Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 216 - Discrete Structures 3 credits
MATH 225 - Calculus III 4 credits
MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
MATH 351 - Foundations of Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 361 - Modern Geometry 3 credits
MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I 3 credits
MATH 425 - Real Analysis I 3 credits

Mathematics Electives Choose two: (6 credits)

MATH 321 - Differential Equations 3 credits
MATH 412 - Linear Algebra 3 credits
MATH 414 - Abstract Algebra II 3 credits
MATH 421 - Complex Analysis 3 credits

Total: 38 credits

Notes

BSEd majors must also complete the professional education coursework in Secondary Education, including the secondary methods course, .

Secondary Teacher Education Requirements - 46 credits

As recommended by NSU’s Millicent Atkins School of Education.

EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education 3 credits
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
EDFN 475 - Human Relations 3 credits
EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits
SEED 296 - Field Experience 0-1 credit (0 credit - documentation only)
INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies 3 credits
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons With Exceptionalities 3 credits
SPED 432 - Methods and Materials for LD K-12 2 credits
ELRN 385 - Educational Technology and Distance Teaching 3 credits
SEED 400 - 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction 3 credits
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy 2 credits
SEED 392 - Topics 1-5 credits (Embed Content Method Strategies 1 credit)
SEED 496 - Field Experience 1-12 credits (1 credit required)
EDER 415 - Educational Assessment 2 credits
SPED 485 - Special Education Law 2 credits
EDFN 440 - Classroom Management 2 credits
EDFN 442 - Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students and Their Families 2 credits
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (8 credits required)
Praxis Content Exam

General Education Requirements

Baccalaureate degrees - 30 credits

Associate degrees - 24 credits

Goal #1: Written Communication (6 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)

Student enrollment in the initial English course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7.6).

ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits
ENGL 201 - Composition II 3 credits

Goal #2: Oral Communcation (3 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 credits
SPCM 215 - Public Speaking 3 credits
SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate 3 credits

Goal #3: Social Sciences (6 credits Baccalaureate/3 credits Associate)

Elementary Education majors and Special Education majors must take , , and or .

ANTH 210 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
CJUS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
GEOG 200 - Introduction to Human Geography 3 credits
GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
GEOG 212 - Geography of North America 3 credits
HIST 151 - United States History I 3 credits
HIST 152 - United States History II 3 credits
HIST 256 - World History 3 credits
POLS 100 - American Government 3 credits
POLS 210 - State and Local Government 3 credits
POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 credits
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
SOC 150 - Social Problems 3 credits
SOC 250 - Courtship and Marriage 3 credits

Goal #4: Arts and Humanities (6 credits Baccalaureate/3 credits Associate)

ART 111 - Drawing I 3 credits
ART 112 - Drawing II 3 credits
ART 121 - Design I 2D 3 credits
ART 123 - Three Dimensional Design 3 credits
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation 3 credits
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I 3 credits
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II 3 credits
ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature 3 credits
ENGL 213 - Backgrounds to Literature 3 credits
ENGL 215 - Literature in Global Contexts 3 credits
ENGL 221 - British Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 222 - British Literature II 3 credits
ENGL 230 - Literature for Younger Readers 3 credits
ENGL 241 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 242 - American Literature II 3 credits
FREN 101 - Introductory French I 4 credits
FREN 102 - Introductory French II 4 credits
FREN 201 - Intermediate French I 3 credits
FREN 202 - Intermediate French II 3 credits
GER 101 - Introductory German I 4 credits
GER 102 - Introductory German II 4 credits
GER 201 - Intermediate German I 3 credits
GER 202 - Intermediate German II 3 credits
HIST 111 - World Civilization I 3 credits
HIST 112 - World Civilization II 3 credits
HIST 121 - Western Civilization I 3 credits
HIST 122 - Western Civilization II 3 credits
MFL 101 - Introduction to Foreign Language and Culture I 4 credits
MFL 102 - Introduction to Foreign Language and Culture II 4 credits
MUS 100 - Music Appreciation 3 credits
MUS 205 - The History, Analysis, and Appreciation of Rock and Roll 2 credits

Goal #5: Mathematics (3 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)

Student enrollment in the initial Mathematics course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7.6).

Goal #6: Natural Sciences (6 credits Baccalaureate/3 Credits Associate)

Associate Degree Flexibility (3 credits)

Students have the flexibility to select an additional three credits from Goal #3, #4, or #6 with courses selected from different disciplinary prefixes.

Degree Requirements (BSEd and BME)

Total Degree: 120 Credits

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