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Mathematics Secondary Education (B.S.)

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A combination of courses in mathematics and pedagogy, this major prepares students for a successful career as a mathematics teacher in grades 7 to 12.

In this program, which has achieved National Recognition status from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, students complete a full and rigorous mathematics program that satisfies state and national standards for content and which blends practical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences.

Mathematics Secondary Education Certification

Designed for students with a bachelor's degree, this program allows students to fill in the missing courses in math and/or education to become certified to teach mathematics in Pennsylvania.

All student coursework is focused on meeting the competencies required for mathematics teacher certification.

  • ESU's program has achieved National Recognition status from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
  • Take any necessary undergraduate math courses to prepare for the PRAXIS-2 mathematics exam.
  • Enjoy the same service-learning and independent study opportunities as our undergraduate math majors.

Why ESU?

  • ESU is the only school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education where you will earn a degree in mathematics along with learning pedagogy.
  • Courses dedicated to the needs of math teachers, including MATH 351 Modern Geometry and MATH 431 Teaching Math Using Technology.
  • Extensive field experience beginning in the freshman year.

What You'll Learn

  • Wide exposure to mathematical topics
  • Mathematical problem solving
  • Technical presentations and writing
  • Pedagogical theories
  • Writing lesson plans
  • Classroom management
Caitlin Simpson

Don’t be afraid to go to your professor’s office hours. I was shy, painfully so, but I would never have survived without the help of our incredible faculty at ESU

Caitlin Simpson ’19
Secondary Education Mathematics Major

Career Opportunities

Secondary Mathematics majors are ready for teaching and other careers. Alumni of the program have gained positions as:

  • Mathematics Teacher, Stroudsburg Area School District
  • Graduate Student MEd in Professional and Secondary Education – Advanced Sport Performance and Coaching Track, East Stroudsburg University
  • Adjunct Professor, Shenandoah University
  • Mathematics Teacher, Strasburg High School
  • Instructor, Pleasant Valley School District
  • Instructor, Upward Bound, ESU
  • Principal, Wyoming Area Primary Center
  • Assistant Central Planning Manager, LEGOLAND New York
  • Law Student, Pace University

  • Education Coordinator for the Institute of Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Student Organizations and Honor Society

The Math Club meets monthly during the semester to play games with underlying math content, talk about mathematical topics, and eat pizza. They take a field trip to the Museum of Math in New York City in the spring.

Sigma Xi, the scientific honor society, holds several events for the science community each year. Chilifest in the fall gathers scientists around homemade chili while Dessertfest with Trivia allows the community to sample homemade baked goods while being challenged by scientific trivia.

Each spring, the math department honors several graduating seniors at the Sigma Xi award banquet. Students proudly display their award certificates and list the honor on their resumes.

Hands-on Learning

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The Modern Geometry class partnered with an art class to create string art around campus.

Like all ESU math majors, secondary ed students participate in a service-learning project in MATH 425 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling.

  • The spring 2021 class investigated the viability of reusing grey water at the Pocono Environmental Education Center. In addition to using Excel to explore the economic viability of reusing grey water, the students developed educational posters to describe how the sink-toilets and shower loops work.

Secondary Education majors may pursue independent study opportunities. Recent students have worked with math faculty members to explore math anxiety in math majors, using technology to teach math, and the effectiveness of ESU's remedial math class.

Student teaching is the ultimate hands-on learning experience. ESU mathematics student teachers are supported by both mathematics-education specialists and education faculty members. Secondary education majors will student teach in both a high school classroom and a middle school classroom.

Career Development at ESU

We'll help you launch your career. Support services are available through the ESU Career Development Center. The center offers a variety of internship opportunities, career planning, and employment services to all ESU students and alumni.

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ocarducci@esu.edu
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