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Mathematics | Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics (Teaching)

Program Summary

General Education Courses34
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement10
Major Courses44
Cognate Courses5
Directed Electives3
Open Electives24
Total Credit Hours Required for BA - Math120
Additional Credit Hours Needed for Teacher Education
Teacher Education Requirements31
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

 Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35

 BA Language Requirement

All FHSU students pursuing a BA degree are required to take two consecutive non-English language classes. Students taking beginning Spanish or French classes may be able to apply the first class to the Arts and Humanities area of the general education requirement.  

Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement10
Major Courses
CSCI 121Computer Science I3
MATH 234Analytic Geometry and Calculus I GE5
MATH 235Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5
MATH 236Analytic Geometry and Calculus III3
MATH 240Linear Algebra3
MATH 250Elements of Statistics GE3
MATH 277Early Field Experience: Mathematics Education1
MATH 278Apprenticeship-Mathematics2
MATH 301Introduction to Proof3
MATH 350Mathematical Statistics3
MATH 370History of Mathematics3
MATH 381Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics3
MATH 610Higher Algebra3
MATH 620Modern Geometry3
MATH 675Seminar in Mathematics1
MATH 300+Select one 300+ level Mathematics elective3
Cognate Courses
PHYS 211Engineering Physics I GE4
PHYS 211LEngineering Physics I Laboratory GE1
Total Hours52

The Bachelor of Science in Education with a emphasis in Secondary Education is available only as part of a dual major in conjunction with a major in an academic teaching field approved by the KSDE at the PreK-12 and 6-12 levels. The teaching fields available at FHSU for students interested in licensure at middle or high school levels are art, biology, business, chemistry, earth/space science, English, modern languages (Spanish), journalism, mathematics, music, physical education, physics, psychology, technology education (communications; power, energy, transportation; production), history and government. For requirements in each content, please contact the appropriate teaching area departmental office. Students wishing to complete the requirements for the Secondary Education major must also meet the Teacher Education Program admission requirements. This program follows the Conceptual Framework for Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University. 

Secondary Education Core19
Courses from field of studyvariable
Student Teaching12
Total number of credit hours varies based on chosen field of study

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35

Program Admission Requirements & General Education Courses

To earn an undergraduate degree at FHSU, you must complete 34 hours of General Education coursework. For the Secondary Education degree the following classes typically applied to the general education requirements must be completed with the specified grade for admission to the teacher education program, these include:

ENG 101English Composition I (Grade C) GE3
ENG 102English Composition II (Grade B) GE3
COMM 100Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Grade B) GE3
or COMM 304 Intermediate Interpersonal Communication
MATH 110College Algebra (Grade C) GE3
or MATH 101 Contemporary Mathematics
or MATH 130 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
or MATH 234 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 250Elements of Statistics (Grade C) GE3

For a current list of all teacher education admission requirements check out the programs website 

Secondary Education Requirements 

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for the primary degree

Secondary Education Core Non-Restricted Courses
TEEL 202Foundations of Education (Grade C)3
TEEL 231Human Growth and Development (Grade C) GE3
TECS 301Introduction to Instructional Technology (Grade C)3
___ 277 Early Field Experience (Grade C)
Secondary Education Core Restricted Courses (Admission to Teacher Education Required)
TESP 302Educating Students with Exceptionalities3
TEEL 431Educational Psychology3
TESS 494The Secondary School Experience4
Student Teaching Courses
TESS 496Student Teaching Secondary11
TEEL 675Seminar in Education I1

Total Secondary Education Courses: 31 Credit Hours. The 31 credit hours doesn't include method classes in the discipline or additional cognates necessary for specific fields. 

  • All program courses must be completed with a C or better
  • Major requires 2.75 GPA

Degree Requirements

All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language
All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar 1
MATH 234 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
 Hours15
Spring
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development 3
SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area 4
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
MATH 235 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 5
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
MATH 236 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3
MATH 301 Introduction to Proof 3
TEEL 202 Foundations of Education 3
 Hours15
Spring
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 5
MATH 240 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 250 Elements of Statistics 3
MATH 277 Early Field Experience: Mathematics Education 1
MATH 370 History of Mathematics 3
TEEL 231 Human Growth and Development 3
 Hours18
Third Year
Fall
MATH 350 Mathematical Statistics 3
PHYS 211
211L
Engineering Physics I
and Engineering Physics I Laboratory
5
CSCI 121 Computer Science I 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 5
 Hours19
Spring
Directed Electives 3
MATH 620 Modern Geometry 3
TESP 302 Educating Students with Exceptionalities 3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking 3
MATH 278 Apprenticeship-Mathematics 2
TECS 301 Introduction to Instructional Technology 3
 Hours17
Fourth Year
Fall
MATH 610 Higher Algebra 3
MATH 381 Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics 3
TEEL 431 Educational Psychology 3
TESS 494 The Secondary School Experience 4
MATH 675 Seminar in Mathematics 3
 Hours16
Spring
TESS 496 Student Teaching Secondary 11
TEEL 675 Seminar in Education I 1
 Hours12
 Total Hours127

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.