Mathematics, B.S.Ed. - Statistics Option

Studying Statistics at Millersville University will prepare students to develop and apply mathematical and statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data. Students who complete the Statistics Option find that it prepares them well for graduate school or careers in agriculture, business, education, government, industry, social or applied sciences.

Major in Mathematics, BSE
- REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES
  - A grade of C- or higher is required in all required math courses, except MATH 464.
  - Calculus I - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    4–5 hours
    - MATH 161
      
      Calculus 1
    - MATH 163H
      
      Honors Calculus 1
  - MATH 211
    
    Calculus 2
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 301
    
    History of Mathematics
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 305
    
    Teaching Math in Secondary Schools 1
    
    2 hours
  - MATH 310
    
    Intro to Mathematical Proof
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 311
    
    Calculus 3
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 322
    
    Linear Algebra 1
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 325
    
    Mathematical Connections
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 345
    
    Abstract Algebra 1
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 354
    
    Classical and Transformational Geometry
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 405
    
    Teaching Math in Secondary Schools 2
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 464
    
    Real Analysis 1
    
    3 hours
- STATISTICS OPTION REQUIREMENTS - See separate block
Total hours

40–41 hours

Concentration in Statistics
- MATH 335
  
  Mathematical Statistics 1
  
  3 hours
- MATH 435
  
  Mathematical Statistics 2
  
  3 hours
- MATH 535
  
  Statistical Methods 1
  
  3 hours
- MATH 536
  
  Statistical Methods 2
  
  3 hours
- MATH 537
  
  Statistical Problem Solving Seminar
  
  1 hour
- MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
  
  0 hours
  - Courses you have taken which may apply to the BSE MATH major, will appear here and will be counted into your Major GPA.
Total hours

13 hours

Professional Education
- EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
  - EDFN 211
    
    Foundations Modern Education
    
    3 hours
  - EDFN 241
    
    Psychological Foundations of Teaching
    
    3 hours
- REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES
  - EDSE 321
    
    Issues in Secondary Education
    
    3 hours
- ACCOMMODATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS
  - EDSE 340
    
    Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms
    
    3 hours
  - SPED 346
    
    Secondary Students w/Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
    
    3 hours
- STUDENT TEACHING
  - EDSE 471
    
    Student Teaching Seminar
    
    3 hours
  - EDMA 461
    
    Student Teaching in Math
    
    9 hours
Total hours

27 hours

Req Related for Mathematics, BSE
- REQUIRED RELATED COURSES
  - CSCI 161
    
    Introduction to Programming 1
    
    4 hours
  - CSCI 140
    
    Discrete Structures
    
    4 hours
Total hours

8 hours

Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
- APS REQUIREMENTS
  - English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - ENGL 110
      
      English Composition
    - ENGL 110H
      
      Hnrs:English Composition
  - English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - ENGL 230
      
      Introduction to Literature
    - ENGL 231
      
      World Literature 1
    - ENGL 232
      
      World Literature 2
    - ENGL 233
      
      Early British Literature
    - ENGL 234
      
      Later British Literature
    - ENGL 235
      
      American Literary Tradition I
    - ENGL 236
      
      American Literary Tradition II
    - ENGL 241H
      
      H:Explorations in World Lit
    - ENGL 242
      
      Reading Our World:
    - ENGL 292
      
      Science Fiction
    - ENGL 333
      
      African-American Literature 1
    - ENGL 333H
      
      Hnrs:African American Lit 1
    - ENGL 334
      
      African American Literature 2
    - ENGL 334H
      
      Hnrs:African American Lit 2
    - ENGL 336
      
      New Dimensions to World Lit
    - ENGL 338
      
      Folklore and Literature
    - ENGL 401
      
      Old Eng Lang and Literature
    - ENGL 402
      
      Middle Eng Lang and Literature
    - ENGL 418
      
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  - Mathematics
    - Two Mathematics courses are required for BSE students. You have taken 0 course(s). It is preferable to take two courses designated as G2. Click here to search for MATH courses on the current web schedule. BIOL 375 will fulfill one Mathematics course for BSE BIOL students.
  - EDFN 211 and its sequence:
    EDFN 211
    
    Foundations Modern Education
    
    & EDFN 241
    
    and Psychological Foundations of Teaching
    6 hours
  - 48 earned (transcript) credit hours are required
  - APS registration status
    - You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
  - ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
    - You must submit your Educator Ethics Training.
- Pre-Service Testing Required
  - Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
  - Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
- Your GPA is below 3.0 - please see an advisor
  - 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.
- REQUIRED CLEARANCES
  - ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprint Needed
    - You must submit your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  - ACT 34 - Criminal Record Check Needed
    - You must submit your Criminal Record Check
  - ACT 151 - Child Abuse Clearance Needed
    - You must submit your Child Abuse Clearance
  - Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray Needed
    - You must submit your Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray
- No dispositions-related holds
  - 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.
- Full Admission to APS
  - When all requirements are met, you must submit application for admission to APS status. Click here for the application.

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