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2018 - 2019 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MA)	4	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into First- Year Composition courses
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement into mathematics course
ASU 101 or College Specific equivalent First Year Seminar required of all freshman students.
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Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 207: Algebra and Geometry in the High School	3	C
MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MA)	4	C
MTE 210: Mentored Tutoring Internship	1	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

MAT 207/MTE 210 can be great first experiences for future teachers. To start collecting other valuable experiences consider part-time jobs or volunteer opportunities.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 208: Discrete Mathematics for Secondary Teachers	3	C
MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MA)	4	C
MTE 250: Technology and Mathematical Visualization	3	C
CLAS Science and Society Elective	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss summer internship and/or Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU)
GCU 113 is recommended for SB & H. It covers the US/AZ constitution requirements for teaching certification

Term 4 46 - 61 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L)	3	C
MAT 310: Introduction to Geometry	3	C
MAT 342: Linear Algebra OR MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3	C
MTE 320: Conceptual Foundations of 7-12 Mathematics Curricula and Assessment	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Milestone: Apply for DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor

Term 5 61 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 371: Advanced Calculus I	3	C
MTE 430: The Development of Mathematical Thinking	3	C
EDP 313: Childhood and Adolescence (SB) OR TEL 315: Child and Adolescent Development (L or SB)	3	C
MAT OR STP Upper Division Elective ( MAT 274 OR MAT 275 recommended)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Milestone: DPS fingerprint clearance card on file with MLFTC advising office (to be uploaded with iTeachAZ application)
Milestone: Must attend an iTeachAZ Enrollment Workshop
Milestone: Submit intent to progress form (online)
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

DPS IVP fingerprint clearance card and cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 required to progress into the iTeachAZ program. Deadlines apply.
Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor

Term 6 76 - 92 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MTE 482: Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School	3	C
SED 398: Clinical Experience I	1	C
STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (CS)	3	C
TEL 311: Instruction and Management in the Inclusive Classroom	3	C
MAT 415: Introduction to Combinatorics OR MAT 416: Introduction to Graph Theory	3	C
RDG 323: Literacy Processes in Content Areas	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor
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Term 7 92 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SED 322: Classroom Leadership in Secondary Schools (L)	3	C
SED 496: Clinical Experience III	1	C
SPE 417: Inclusion Practices at the Secondary Level	3	C
BLE 407: SEI for Secondary Students (L)	3
MAT 441: Ring Theory OR MAT 445: Theory of Numbers OR MAT 440: Group Theory	3	C
Upper Division CLAS Science and Society Elective	3	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Register for the teachers certification exams for secondary mathematics
Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.
Research employment opportunities.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SED 478: Student Teaching: Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)	12	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	12

Gather professional references.

All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://clas.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division. Students must earn a C or better in the courses, and no more than one of the two can also be used to simultaneously fill a requirement of the major, minor or related area. Science and Society courses cannot also be used to fill the general studies HU, SB, SQ or SG requirements.

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Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2018 - 2019 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2018 - 2019 Major Map
Mathematics (Secondary Education), BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into First- Year Composition courses
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement into mathematics course
ASU 101 or College Specific equivalent First Year Seminar required of all freshman students.
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.

Term 2

15 - 30 Credit Hours

MAT 207: Algebra and Geometry in the High School

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

MTE 210: Mentored Tutoring Internship

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

MAT 207/MTE 210 can be great first experiences for future teachers. To start collecting other valuable experiences consider part-time jobs or volunteer opportunities.

Term 3

30 - 46 Credit Hours

MAT 208: Discrete Mathematics for Secondary Teachers

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

MTE 250: Technology and Mathematical Visualization

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CLAS Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss summer internship and/or Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU)
GCU 113 is recommended for SB & H. It covers the US/AZ constitution requirements for teaching certification

Term 4

46 - 61 Credit Hours

MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 310: Introduction to Geometry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 342: Linear Algebra OR MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MTE 320: Conceptual Foundations of 7-12 Mathematics Curricula and Assessment

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Milestone: Apply for DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Notes:

Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor

Term 5

61 - 76 Credit Hours

MAT 371: Advanced Calculus I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MTE 430: The Development of Mathematical Thinking

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EDP 313: Childhood and Adolescence (SB) OR TEL 315: Child and Adolescent Development (L or SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT OR STP Upper Division Elective ( MAT 274 OR MAT 275 recommended)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)

Hours: 3

Milestone: DPS fingerprint clearance card on file with MLFTC advising office (to be uploaded with iTeachAZ application)

Milestone: Must attend an iTeachAZ Enrollment Workshop

Milestone: Submit intent to progress form (online)

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

DPS IVP fingerprint clearance card and cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 required to progress into the iTeachAZ program. Deadlines apply.
Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor

Term 6

76 - 92 Credit Hours

MTE 482: Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SED 398: Clinical Experience I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 311: Instruction and Management in the Inclusive Classroom

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 415: Introduction to Combinatorics OR MAT 416: Introduction to Graph Theory

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RDG 323: Literacy Processes in Content Areas

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor
Network in your career interest area.

Term 7

92 - 108 Credit Hours

SED 322: Classroom Leadership in Secondary Schools (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SED 496: Clinical Experience III

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

SPE 417: Inclusion Practices at the Secondary Level

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BLE 407: SEI for Secondary Students (L)

Hours: 3

MAT 441: Ring Theory OR MAT 445: Theory of Numbers OR MAT 440: Group Theory

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division CLAS Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Register for the teachers certification exams for secondary mathematics
Upper division MAT/STP/MTE courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.
Research employment opportunities.

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

SED 478: Student Teaching: Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)

Hours: 12

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Gather professional references.

General Notes

All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://clas.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division. Students must earn a C or better in the courses, and no more than one of the two can also be used to simultaneously fill a requirement of the major, minor or related area. Science and Society courses cannot also be used to fill the general studies HU, SB, SQ or SG requirements.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition