1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE Mathematics/Elementary
Department of Mathematics
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM)
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.
CSTEM Coordinator:
Christy Oliveri
307 Monroe
Sample Careers
Elementary School Teacher
Elementary School Math Teacher
Elementary School Teacher Leader
Curriculum Development

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
SPOKANE FALLS C.C. COURSES
E.W.U EQUIVALENT COURSES
COMMUNICATION (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)
MATH 211 Mathematics for Elementary Education I (5)
MATH 211 Structure of Elementary Math I (5)
HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
EDUC& 202 Intro to Education (5)
EDUC 201 Introduction to Education (5)
MATH 212 Mathematics for Elementary Education II (5)
MATH 212 Structure of Elementary Math II (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: