Mathematics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
For post-baccalaureate information please see the "Certification" section of the Graduate Course Catalog.
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Advanced Professional Studies - Post-Bacc Cert
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*Clearances are valid for one year from the date that appears in the header of this degree audit in the field 'Clearance Date.' Clearances cannot expire in the middle of a semester.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR APS
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FOUNDATIONS COURSES - Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:6 hours
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Option 1. Foundations Graduate Level
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Social Foundation of Educ
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Advanced Educational Psychology
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Option 2. Foundations Undergraduate Level
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Foundations Modern Education
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Psychological Foundations of Teaching
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ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
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You must submit your Educator Ethics Training (If applying to APS AFTER Jan 15, 2020)
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3.0 Minimum Cert GPA
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See separate block
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If you are given the 2.8 GPA Exception for graduation and you graduate with a GPA lower than 3.0, you must have higher certification test scores in order to meet PA state certification requirements.
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No dispositions-related holds
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If the requirement above is checked as complete, then there are currently no dispositions-related holds on your APS Status. Registration for APS courses is permitted when all APS requirements have been met. If it is incomplete, you have a hold and APS registration will not be allowed.
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APS registration status
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You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
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Application for APS status
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Major in Mathematics, Post-Baccalaureate Cert
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Credits Required for Major
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Minimum GPA 2.0 for Major
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REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES
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A grade of C- or higher is required in all required math courses, except MATH 464.
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History of Mathematics - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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History of Mathematics
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History of Mathematics
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Intro Math Proof - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Intro to Mathematical Proof
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Logic and Foundations of Math
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Linear Algebra I - Choose 1 of the following:4 hours
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Linear Algebra 1
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Linear Algebra
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Abstract Algebra I - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Abstract Algebra 1
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Modern Algebra for Teachers
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Survey of Geometry or Transfrmtnl Geometry - Choose 1 of the following:3–4 hours
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Survey of Geometry
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Transformational Geometry
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Classical & Modern Geometry
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Topics in Geometry
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Real Analysis I - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Real Analysis 1
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Modern Analysis for Teachers
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REQUIRED OPTION COURSES
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STATISTICS REQUIREMENT - Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:4–6 hours
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Option 1. Intro to Probability and Statistics - Choose 1 of the following:
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Probablity and Statistics
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Probability and Stats for Tchr
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Option 2. Math Statistics I and Statistics II - Choose 2 of the following:
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Mathematical Statistics 1
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Mathematical Statistics 2
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Statistical Methods 1
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MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES - Choose 6 hours from:6 hours
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Probablity and Statistics
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Mathematical Statistics 1
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Survey of Geometry
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Transformational Geometry
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Ordinary Differential Equation
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Operations Research
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Numerical Analysis
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Number Theory
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Introduction Combinatorics
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Topics in Mathematics
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Topics in Math Education
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Linear Algebra 2
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Mathematical Statistics 2
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Topics in Statistics
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Abstract Algebra 2
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Elementary Differentl Geometry
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Real Analysis 2
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Partial Differential Equations
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Mathematical Modeling
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Financial Mathematics II
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Topics in Applied Mathematics
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Point-Set Topology
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Independent Study
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Probability and Stats for Tchr
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Statistical Methods 1
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Statistical Methods 2
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Complex Variables
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Problems in Applied Math
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Graph Theory
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Any 6-level MATH course(s)
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Total hours41–44 hours -
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Req Related for Mathematics, Post-Bacc Cert
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REQUIRED RELATED COURSES
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Intro. to Computing I4 hours
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Introduction to Programming 1
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Total hours8 hours -
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Professional Education - Certification
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FOUNDATIONS BLOC
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We recommend 590 and 545 for Post-Bacc students. These courses each require 35 hours field placement at an urban school. Offered in the evenings Fall and Spring. Also offered in Summer Session. If enrolling in EDFN 211/241, please register for both courses in the same block.
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Foundations of Modern Education - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Social Foundation of Educ
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Foundations Modern Education
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Psychological Foundations of Teaching - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Advanced Educational Psychology
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Psychological Foundations of Teaching
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APS - PROFESSIONAL BLOC
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Students must meet APS eligibility requirements prior to registering. Course Appropriate PRAXIS II Exam should be taken after Professional Bloc, but prior to Student Teaching.
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Issues in Secondary Education - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Issues in Second Education
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Issues in Secondary Education
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Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms
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Cntnt Area Litrcy Divers Class
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Secondary Students w/Disabilities in Inclusive Settings - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Secondary Students w/Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
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Sec Stdnts w Disab Inclu Sttgs
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STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
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STUDENT TEACHING SEMESTER
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