BS in Middle Grades Mathematics Education:
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in the Middle Grades Mathematics Education program is designed to prepare individuals to teach mathematics to students in grades 5-9. The program provides an educational pathway for students who have earned an Associate in Arts degree to include specific math and education prerequisites. Upon graduation, students will meet the mandated state teaching requirements, including teacher certification exams.
Program Highlights
The BS in Middle Grades Mathematics Education program includes courses in statistics, geometry, liberal arts and algebra. In addition, teacher candidates will take courses to prepare them to work with English Language Learners and students with exceptionalities. Throughout the program, teacher candidates will develop classroom management and assessment strategies for working with a diverse population of students. Field experience requirements are progressive in nature, building upon previous semester experiences. Students will progress through diverse field experiences, teach lessons through the practicum courses, and complete a full-time teaching internship in their final semester. Courses are offered for full and part time students, with blended and on-line course offerings where applicable.
Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the entrance requirements for Edison State College, Applicants for the BS in Middle Grades Mathematics Education degree program must meet the following requirements consistent with Florida Statute 1004.04:
- Completion of the Associate in Arts (AA) degree, including all general education and required program prerequisites. Students with a minimum of 60 transferable hours, with all general education requirements and prerequisites met, may apply for admission.
- Completion of the lower-division education prerequisite courses: EDF 2005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession, EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators and EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators with grades of “C” or higher.
- Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the general education component of undergraduate studies or have completed the requirements for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from any college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association as defined by State Board of Education rule or any college or university otherwise approved pursuant to State Board of Education rule.
- Demonstrated mastery of general knowledge, including the ability to read, write, and compute, by passing the General Knowledge Test (GK) of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination, the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST), a corresponding component of the National Teachers Examination series, or a similar test pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education.
- Students must disclose background information that may preclude them from becoming certified at the time of admission. For continued enrollment in the program, students must be fingerprinted and screened by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI prior to entering any school.
- Applicants not meeting stated admissions criteria may petition for program admittance if they feel that there are mitigating circumstances. Applicants must submit an official petition form available in the Office of the Registrar.
The Edison State College Registrar’s Office will ensure that previous coursework meets all relevant academic standards before acceptance for transfer. The Associate Dean of the School of Education and the Education Admissions Committee will ensure adherence to the above admissions criteria.
In addition to adherence to the Edison State College Student Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, teacher candidates must adhere to disposition policies and unit policies and procedures as published in the School of Education Student Handbook.
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