Phase I: Freshman - Sophomore Year

Students complete their general education requirements and begin math content courses like Calculus. They explore various careers in education, and become immersed in the discipline and culture of teaching and learning before they focus on the methods of teaching math during Phase II.

Courses explore the teacher's roles in facilitating learning at all levels of development, diversity, the role of schools, and career exploration. Work with students of varying ages through field experiences.

Phase II: Junior Year - First Semester Senior Year

Provides students with experience in the methods of teaching math with a corresponding field experience. Education courses include an introduction to math education, methodology for teaching math, and assessment within the field. Inquiry courses focus on how problems of schools, family, community, and society affect educators, classroom management, and special needs learners.

Phase III: Second Semester Senior Year

This phase includes a semester-long, full-time student teaching internship. Candidates are assigned to a math classroom for a 15-week period under the mentorship of an experienced master teacher.

Phase IV: Induction

Faculty continue to support graduates into their first two years of teaching.