Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with an emphasis in Education 6-12 at Sterling College Online challenges students practically as well as intellectually. The program, a continuation of the Sterling Teacher Education Program (STEP), has a history of excellent results for our students taking assessments required by the state for licensure.
Students graduating from this program will be prepared to obtain 6-12 licensure. The 6-12 licensure allows graduates in Mathematics to teach in a middle or secondary level classroom. A service project is a required component of the Mathematics major. This program is offered in a carousel format. Our unique carousel approach allows new students to join the program every eight weeks. Once a student completes the requirements of a carousel, he/she moves immediately to the next level, enabling degree completion without delay. This program is offered online with opportunities for student teaching in your area.
Application and Admission
Applicants must meet Sterling College Online’s and STEP’s admission requirements. To qualify for admission, students must submit an undergraduate application and official transcripts.
For full acceptance into the program, applicants must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit, eligible for transfer1 to Sterling College, with a minimum transferable grade point average of 2.5 overall for all transferable credits, and 2.75 for all education credits to be transferred. For students planning to sit for teacher licensure, it will be helpful to have completed Introduction to Education and Field Experience courses prior to enrolling, although not required for Mathematics program admission. If these courses are not transcribed before the applicant begins the program, they must be finished prior to Level 2 Carousel entrance in the Professional Education course curriculum.
For conditional acceptance into the program, applicants must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit, eligible for transfer1 to the College, with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 for classes transferred to Sterling College, and 2.75 for education classes to be transferred. For students planning to sit for teacher licensure, it will be helpful to have completed Introduction to Education and Field Experience courses prior to enrolling, although not required for History program admission. If these courses are not transcribed before the applicant begins the program, they must be finished prior to Level 2 Carousel entrance in the Professional Education course curriculum. In addition, applicants who fall under the conditional acceptance clause may be required to obtain a minimum of 12 additional semester hours1 prior to graduation.
*Semester hours eligible for transfer should include the following:
3 hours of English Composition
3 hours of Literature
3 hours of Public Speaking or Speech Communication
3 hours of Mathematics
3 hours of World History
2 hours of Non-Applied PE/Health
3 hours of Applied Fine Arts including Art, Theatre, or Music
4 hours of Life/Physical Science with a Lab
3 hours of Social Science
3 hours of Behavioral Science
30 hours of Electives
Applicants who do not meet these requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis. Students who do not yet have sufficient college credit to qualify for admission may be able to earn credit through online courses offered by Sterling College, transfer credit, or proficiency examinations. Students must complete all degree requirements as outlined in the undergraduate catalog. The amount of prior learning credit that can be applied to the program may be limited.
All online classes are offered through Sterling College’s Online learning department.
Level 1 Carousel
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ED2062 ED219A2 ED2723 SE2103 GD1051 |
Classroom Management Instruction and Assessment, Part 1 Educational Psychology** Introduction to Special Needs** Foundations of Servant Leadership Theology and Ministry |
2 2 3 3 1 6 |
Level 2 Carousel
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ED2052 ED219B2 ED3562 ED3573 |
Cultural Diversity* Instruction and Assessment, Part 2 Technology in the Classroom Reading and Writing in the Content Area** Theology and Ministry Courses |
2 2 2 3 6 |
Level 3 Carousel
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MA2005 MA2403 CS1503 |
Calculus I Elementary Statistics CIS I |
5 3 3 |
Level 4 Carousel
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MA2105 MA3552 MA3921 PH2105 |
Calculus II History of Mathematics Mathematics Service Physics I 5 |
5 2 1 5 |
Level 5 Carousel
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MA2205 MA3303 MA4103 PH2115 |
Calculus III Linear Algebra Probability Theory Physics II 5 |
5 3 3 5 |
Level 6 Carousel
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MA2452 MA3703 MA4203 MA4901 ED4673 |
Apprenticeship — Mathematics Intro. to Adv. Mathematics Modern Algebra Seminar in Mathematics Methods of Teaching Secondary Math |
2 3 3 3 3 |
Total Education Course Credits (not including Clinical Teaching) 33
Total Mathematics Course Credits 48
Total Mathematics Course Credits 81
**These classes require a fieldwork component to be completed in your community.
Sterling College reserves the right to make changes to this curriculum outline.
To Learn More
For more information on the teacher education online program, including cost of attendance and financial aid information, call Todd Mobray, director of Online Operations toll-free (800) 346-1017 ext. 461 or email tmobray@sterling.edu . You may also contact the Director of STEP, Dr. Gladys Ritterhouse, at gritterhouse@sterling.edu .
Please click here to download History Program Brochure in PDF format
