1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE Mathematics/Elementary
(48 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
Kingston 317
Department Assistant
 Michele Grant
Sample Careers
Elementary School Teacher
Elementary School Math Teacher
Elementary School Teacher Leader
Curriculum Development

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
HIGHLINE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH 180 Number Theory for k-8 Teachers (5)
MATH 211 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (20 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (20 credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
DIVERSITY AND GLOBALISM (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (12 credits)
EDUC& 202 Into to Education (5)
EDUC 201 Intro to Education (3)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 120 World Geography (5)
POLS 180 Critical Issues in World Politics (5)
POLS 190 Critical Issues in World Politics II (5)
GEOG 250 Geography of World Cities (5)
POLS& 203 Into to International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
PHIL 145 Into to Eastern Philosophy (5)
PHIL 150 Modern Political Philosophy (5)
PHIL 160 World Religion (5)
BUSN 207 Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette 95)
Cultural Diversity (one course)
DGS 172 The Queer Experience (5)
PHIL 147 Gender and Philosophy (5)
DGS 136 African-American Roots (5)
DGS 137 African-American Experience (5)
DGS 155 Native American Studies (5)
CMST 200 Intercultural Communication (5)