In today’s global economy, students need to know how to apply math more than ever. From problem solving to percentages, math is practical for everyday life and for a career. Do you have a good head for numbers and want to pass on your skills to young learners? Maranatha’s Mathematics Education major trains students to sharpen and develop their math skills and abilities to use them in a teaching ministry. America has an acute shortage of math teachers, so the Math Education degree will open doors to a teaching career.
A Math Education major also opens doors beyond the classroom and allows you to pursue graduate work in other disciplines, such as science or medicine. Math allows you to measure data in science and research, determine drug dosages in medicine, or calculate and interpret statistics in politics, economics, and even baseball.
Suggested Schedule
This is the suggested class list for the Math Education major. You may also look over the details for our Elementary Education major.
Year 1
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| Calculus 1 | 5 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| Math Seminar 1 | 1 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Christian Life 1 | 1 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| Old Testament Survey | 2 | Music Elective | 2 |
| English Composition 1 | 3 | The Modern World | 3 |
Year 2
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. & Middle School Teaching Methods | 2 | Sophomore Fieldwork | 0 |
| Calculus 3 | 3 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Baptist Heritage | 3 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Principles of Bible Study | 2 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | Christian Life 2 | 1 |
| General Psychology | 3 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 2 | ||
| Literature Elective | 3 |
Year 3
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Level Status | 0 | Junior Fieldwork | 0 |
| The Exceptional Child | 3 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Secondary School Reading | 3 | Instructional Media & Technology | 3 |
| Advanced Geometry | 3 | Teaching Math | 3 |
| Abstract Algebra | 3 | Math Seminar 2 | 1 |
| Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 | Christian Life 3 | 1 |
| Bible Elective | 2 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 |
| American Studies Elective | 3 |
Year 4
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Seminar | 0 | Post ST Portfolio Review | 0 |
| Pre-ST Portfolio Review | 0 | Supervised Student Teaching-License | 12 |
| Classroom Management | 2 | ||
| Human Relations | 3 | ||
| Educational Assessement | 2 | ||
| Math Courses (4 hours) | 4 | ||
| Bible Elective | 2 | ||
| Science Elective | 3 | ||
| Open Eletive | 1 |
Career Options
- Junior high or high school teacher
- Educational writer
- Curriculum writer
- Program director for 4-H, youth program, or other nonprofit programs
- Actuary