Mathematics Education - Eastern Washington University

Mathematics Education from Eastern Washington University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Mathematics is both an art and a science: it has the unique feature that, while it is typically studied for its own sake, throughout history its results have been crucial in the advancement of other sciences. Presently there is a shortage of American mathematicians. Many professionals at the forefront of the behavioral, social and pure sciences also must have a solid background in advanced mathematics . The degree offered by the department is the bachelor of arts in education in secondary and in elementary mathematics education. The preparation of mathematics teachers is a major emphasis of the department. Six department faculty members have expertise in mathematics education and experience teaching elementary, middle and/or high school mathematics . Employment opportunities for teaching mathematics at elementary, middle and secondary levels are substantial and expected to remain high for the foreseeable future. The department's mathematics education programs prepare future teachers by providing background in mathematics content, history of mathematics , teaching methods, learning theories, problem solving, the use of technology in teaching mathematics and current developments in curriculum. The secondary mathematics education program is one of the strongest in the state and provides students with a mathematics background that approaches that of the BA in mathematics . Completion of a major or minor in secondary mathematics education satisfies the current requirements for a mathematics teaching endorsement (certificate) for the state of Washington. The elementary mathematics education program is unique in the state; it provides a balance of mathematics content and teaching methods courses to give prospective K-8 teachers a deeper background in mathematics and the teaching of K-8 mathematics . Graduates of this program have the background to be mathematics content specialists at their schools. View more details on Eastern Washington University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.