B.S. in Mathematics – Secondary Mathematics Education
Add Teaching To Your Future.
Love math and want to teach young minds? Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics—Secondary Mathematics Education will prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed to seek licensure and teach math for grades 7-12. Strengthen your skills in math theory and practical application while also learning about child and adolescent development, classroom management, and technology used by professional educators.
GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Cultivate your teaching skills through practica and a student teaching internship.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020). We have also been recognized among the Top 20 Best College Campuses in America by Niche, 2019-20, and received an “A+” campus rating. Experience the Regent difference through the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – Secondary Mathematics Education degree program.
The School of Education’s educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science’s interdisciplinary studies program are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023.
Upon completion of the B.S. in Mathematics— Secondary Mathematics Education you will be able to:
- Develop curriculum to fit the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- Demonstrate classroom management skills and knowledge in cutting-edge technology for educators
- Teach in the Commonwealth of Virginia and reciprocal states
Career Opportunities:
- Math Teacher, Grades 7-12
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
A first course in calculus and analytic geometry. Limits and continuity. Differentiation and applications of derivatives. Integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: Grade of B- or better in MATH 164 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
Euclidean geometry, the axiomatic method, proofs and applications. Introduction to non-Euclidean hyperbolic and elliptic geometries and projective geometries. Prerequisite: MATH 213 or concurrent enrollment.
Presents effective intervention strategies and the link between discipline and character development, while exploring various models, methods, and approaches for managing and modifying students’ classroom behavior. Explores instructional design principles congruent with the Virginia Standards of Learning.
One semester (500-hour) supervised student teaching field placement experience in an appropriate classroom setting. Cross-listed with EFND 595.
Admission requirements vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
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On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
Fee | Amount | Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
| $50 | One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150
| Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 | One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) | $700/semester | Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment | $100/Session | Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees | Varies, | Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
Fee | Amount | Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
| $50 | One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150
| Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 | One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) | $750/semester | Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment | $100/Session | Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees | Varies, | Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
Requirements
Majors seeking initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Secondary Math Education need to complete the Math courses required for the secondary education concentration. Students will also need to be formally admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and therefore complete UIS 200 (Orientation to Teaching) and pass the Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) Examination, preferably during their freshman year. Before being admitted for student teaching, teaching candidates should complete the required education courses and all required major courses, maintain a minimum of 2.7 GPA cumulatively and in the major, and take and pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and Praxis Mathematics Assessment. Information on applying for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program can be found on the Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Studies website. Students should meet with an academic advisor once per semester to stay on track with licensure program requirements.