Secondary Education (Mathematics)

Associates of Science (University Parallel-Area of Emphasis)

In Partnership with Tennessee Tech (TTU) Degree Checklist

Program Description

Classes offered in the Secondary Education (Mathematics) degree program are intended to prepare students for completion of a four-year degree program either through transfer or transition to a 2+2 program in partnership with TTU. Therefore, in addition to core collegiate coursework, students will also be introduced to the following:

how to successfully integrate today's instructional technology in the classroom
a conceptual approach to the study of the properties of number sets within the real number system
a review of measurement, congruence, similarity, and graphing and the historical development of geometry as a tool
a study of finite mathematics and college algebra
a study of linear algebra and beginning and advanced calculus

Practical Experience

Certain skills and instructional concepts will be reinforced through participation in the following activities:

hands-on lab experiences
introduction to tools for problem solving, sets, functions, logic, numeration systems and properties of operation
participation in the study and application of all levels of mathematics

Career Opportunities

secondary school teacher

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*	Median Annual Salary
School Teacher	$36,597

*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of April, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education and/or certifications may be required to qualify for some positions.

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