Mathematics Education - Rivier College

Mathematics Education from Rivier College is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The mathematics education program cultivates in its students a knowledge of mathematics and its applications, an appreciation of the beauty of mathematics , the ability to communicate mathematical ideas and a disposition to question. Students majoring in mathematics education develop an ability to teach the secondary mathematics curriculum with an understanding of adolescent development of various learning styles and of current research in mathematics education . This program prepares students for teacher certification in secondary education mathematics in New Hampshire and most states. In addition to satisfying all the competencies of the mathematics major, students develop skills and competencies listed in the New Hampshire Department of Educational Professional Standards for Teachers. To obtain the College?s recommendation for state licensure students must meet all requirements specified in the catalog as well as in the College?s Professional Education Handbook in Secondary Education, the Secondary Student Teacher Handbook, and the New Hampshire Department of Education Professional Standards for Teachers. Acceptance into the education licensure program is contingent on maintaining a 2.5 GPA overall and in mathematics , passing the PRAXIS I exam and being recommended by professors. A grade of B (3.0) or better in MA 322 Methods is required prior to the student teaching internship. New Hampshire teacher certification also requires students to pass the appropriate Praxis II exam. View more details on Rivier College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.