Secondary Education - Mathematics, A.A.T.

Program Description

The Secondary Education - Mathematics, A.A.T. program prepares students to transfer to a secondary education Mathematics program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. This A.A.T. provides the first two years of a teacher preparation program and articulates to all Maryland transfer programs in secondary mathematics education. Students fulfill their general education requirements, participate in fieldwork experiences, and complete a core of professional education courses as well as a variety of STEM courses with a focus on mathematics.  

Students in this program are required to submit to a medical and criminal background check in order to participate in the required fieldwork courses. More information about the procedure, cost, timeline, etc. can be obtained through the Education Department Advisor.  

Participation in the required fieldwork courses is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the medical and criminal background check. If a student is denied a fieldwork placement (which is required to complete the program) due to a medical and/or background check result, the student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss options, which could include dropping the course and changing program of study. 

Graduation Information: 3.0 cumulative GPA, or 2.75-2.99 cumulative GPA and qualifying scores on the basic skills assessment for teacher licensure as established by the State Superintendent of Schools and as approved by the State Board of Education; and 45 hours of supervised field experience are required. Students may be required to take additional courses including special education courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions. 

Note: Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses in this program. 
 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Secondary Education - Mathematics, A.A.T. will be able to:

1. Apply adolescent development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for various groups of students. 
2. Analyze lesson plans and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of students. 
3. Evaluate instructional and assessment practices to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom. 
4. Discuss the interpersonal skills needed to positively engage and communicate effectively with an educational team, families, and the community.
5. Demonstrate application of mathematics concepts and principles through the level of linear algebra. 

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Sequence of Study - Secondary Education - Mathematics A.A.T.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C, MAT-0114C, MAT-0125C, and MAT-0135C). See Academic Preparation for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. 

Required Courses (in expected order)

• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• TED-2000 Foundations of Education Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• TED-2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• MAT-2410 Calculus I Credits: 4 (Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• PSY-1010 General Psychology Credits: 3 (Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• TED-2300 Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• TED-2301 Field Experience for Introduction to Special Education Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• EGL-1020 Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3 (English Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• MAT-2420 Calculus II Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

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• PHY-1010 Introductory Physics I Credits: 4 (Science w/ Lab Gen Ed Elective) or
• PHY-2020 General Physics I Credits: 4 (Science with Lab Gen Ed Elective) or
• CHM-1010 General Chemistry I Credits: 4 (General Education Elective Science, w/ lab)

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• PSY-2060 Educational Psychology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• TED-2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• ART-2730 Integrated Arts Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• COM-1090 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• MAT-2430 Calculus III Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• HST-1410 History of the United States to 1877 Credits: 3 (Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement)

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• PHY-1020 Introductory Physics II Credits: 4 (Program Elective) or
• PHY-2030 General Physics II Credits: 4 (Program Elective) or
• CHM-1020 General Chemistry II Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• PSY-2040 Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3 (Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• PHL-1010 Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed. Elective) or
• PHL-1090 Introduction to Logic Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed. Elective)

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• MAT-2450 Linear Algebra Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 61-63 Credits

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