BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | MATH EDUCATION
Overview | Math Education
Maranatha’s Mathematics Education program trains you to sharpen and develop your math abilities for use in a teaching ministry. Learn to open students’ eyes to the practical side of math: measuring scientific data, determining medicinal drug dosages, and interpreting political, economic, and even sports statistics. With such an acute shortage of math teachers in America, a degree in Math Education ensures a promising teaching career and allows you to pursue graduate work in other disciplines, such as science or medicine.
Program Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify a variety of differences among students and individualize instruction accordingly.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively plan for instruction, incorporating a wide variety of strategies for instruction and classroom management.
- Students will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of secondary mathematics content and apply this knowledge to teaching.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct and interpret a wide variety of assessments.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism in education.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to teach content according to a biblical worldview.
Suggested Course Schedule
Semester 1
- Foundations of Education (2)
- Probability and Statistics* (3)
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- English Composition 1 (3)
- Concepts in Biochemistry (3)
- The Modern World (3)
Total Credits: 17
Semester 2
- Freshman Fieldwork (0)
- Introduction to Sociology (3)
- Calculus 1 (5)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- English Composition 2 (3)
- American Studies Elective (3)
Total Credits: 17
*Some students may be required to take Pre-Calculus, if necessary.
Semester 1
- Secondary & Middle School Teaching Methods (3)
- Calculus 2 (5)
- Foundations of Mathematics (2)
- Baptist Heritage (3)
- Developmental Psychology (3)
Total Credits: 16
Semester 2
- Sophomore Fieldwork (1)
- Human Relations (3)
- Calculus 3 (3)
- Linear Algebra (3)
- Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism (3)
- Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2)
- Music Elective (2)
- Upper Level Status (0)
Total Credits: 17
Semester 1
- The Exceptional Child (3)
- Instructional Media & Technology (3)
- Abstract Algebra (3)
- Advanced Geometry (3)
- Math Elective* (0/2)
- Bile Doctrine 1 or 2 (3)
Total Credits: 15/17
Semester 2
- Junior Practicum (2)
- Educational Psychology (3)
- Teaching Mathematics (3)
- Math Elective* (0/2)
- Math Education Seminar (2)
- Literature Elective (3)
- Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 (3)
Total Credits: 16/18
* Students may choose to take the Math Elective in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Semester 1
- Education Seminar (2)
- Differential Equations (3)
- Classroom Management and Positive Behavior (3)
- Educational Assessment (2)
- Bible Electives (6)
Total Credits: 16
Semester 2
- Student Teaching (12)
Total Credits: 12
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Potential Career Fields
Math Teacher
Statistician
Math Curriculum Writer
Financial Analyst
*Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees,
specialized training, or addtional certification and licenses.
MBU Program Faculty
Jodi Herbert
College of Arts and Sciences | Department of Applied Science | School of Education | Associate Professor
Credentials:
PhD Mathematics, Kansas State University
MS Mathematics, Kansas State University
BS Mathematics Education, Maranatha Baptist University
Phil Price
College of Arts and Sciences | Department of Applied Science | Associate Professor
Credentials:
MAT Teaching Mathematics, University of Idaho
BS Mathematics Education, Maranatha Baptist University
Christine Lincoln
School of Education | Professor
Credentials:
EdD Curriculum and Instruction, Bob Jones University
MEd Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
BS Elementary Education, Maranatha Baptist University
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