Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts & Sciences BAE Mathematics/Elementary Education (113 Credits) Mathematics Department College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Why become an elementary teacher with a major emphasis in mathematics? A major in mathematics will increase your understanding of elementary mathematics, of how elementary students make sense of mathematics, of the mathematics standards required in elementary school, and of ways to support students’ learning of mathematics. It will increase your perspective on how mathematics grows beyond the K-8 level and on the role of mathematics in the world today. Teaching mathematics to elementary students allows you to make a difference in the lives of young people by empowering them to understand the world mathematically, use quantitative reasoning to make decisions in their lives, and expand their opportunities to choose interesting careers. Student Learning Outcomes Students will: 1. Demonstrate and apply in the classroom a profound understanding of fundamental mathematics within the K–8 curriculum, of how these topics progress within the K–8 range, of how these topics extend and relate to the mathematics in the secondary curriculum, and of the fundamental concepts in the curriculum in the secondary curriculum. 2. Demonstrate and apply in the classroom a deep understanding of how students learn mathematics and of the pedagogical knowledge specific to mathematics teaching and learning. 3. Demonstrate a productive disposition as a student and teacher of mathematics. Department Chair Dr. Barbara Alvin balvin@ewu.edu Department Assistant Michele Grant mgrant@ewu.edu Sample Careers Elementary School Teacher Elementary School Math Teacher Elementary School Teacher Leader Curriculum Development
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements GREEN RIVER C.C. COURSE E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT BASIC SKILLS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) MATH& 171 Mathematics for Elementary Education I (5) MATH 211 Structure of Elementary Mathematics I (5) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) MATH& 172 Mathematics for Elementary Education II (5) MATH 212 Structure of Elementary Education II (5) MATH& 173 Mathematics for Elementary Education III (5) EDUC& 205 Intro to Ed. w/Field Exp. (5) EDUC 201 Introduction to Education (5) LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) *Speak with advisor at Eastern. ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: Cultural Diversity (one course) AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) HIST 224 African-American History (5) HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5) International Studies (one course) AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) BUS 186 International Marketing (5) ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) HIST 230 20th Century Europe (5) HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) POLS& 203 international Relations (5) POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)