1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BAE Mathematics/Secondary
(77 Credits)
Mathematics Department
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Why become a secondary mathematics teacher? Teaching mathematics and statistics to secondary students allows you to make a difference in the lives of young people by empowering them to understand the world mathematically, use quantitative and statistical reasoning to make better decisions, and expand their opportunities to choose interesting careers. Student Learning Outcomes Students will develop: 1. Understanding of foundational content of modern mathematics and its applications. 2. A strong ability to reason mathematically and develop proofs with understanding. 3. The values, dispositions, and habits of mind of a community of mathematicians. 4. Understanding of mathematical learning progressions and connections within secondary mathematics. 5. Ability to critically read, analyze, evaluate, transform, and implement mathematics education literature. 6. A sensitivity and ability to respond to the mathematical thinking of secondary students. 7. Applications of pedagogical content knowledge for secondary mathematics in planning and teaching 8. Habits of mind to continue improving teaching practices that support mathematics
Department Chair
Dr. Barbara Alvin
Kingston 317
Department Assistant
 Michele Grant
Sample Careers
Middle or high school mathematics teacher
Teacher Leader
School Administration
Curriculum development

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5)
MATH 162 Calculus II (5)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus (5)
MATH 142 Precalulus II (5)
MATH 220 Linear Algebra (5)
MATH 231 Linear Algebra (5)
MATH& 254 Calculus IV (5)
MATH 241 Calculus IV (5)
EDUC& 205 Intro ED w/ FLD EXP: DIV (5)
EDUC 201 Intro to Education (3)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)