The Secondary Education Concentration in the Mathematics program allows you to pursue a Mathematics Secondary Education degree and gain your teaching license in mathematics for the middle and high school levels. You’ll get the student teaching experience you need to feel confident in the classroom, as well as a firm foundation in ways to teach math to different learners. Your elective requirements include one course in computer programming as well as courses on teaching math. Mathematics teachers play a critical role in our society, so completing this program will put you in great demand in the job market.
Why Study Secondary Education at Vermont State
- Teaching Experience: You will prepare lesson plans and acquire teaching experience by taking part in individual tutoring, classroom observation, and lesson presentation.
- Opportunity: The Secondary Education Concentration prepares you for a career as a middle school or high school math teacher. You will also be well-prepared to enter the corporate professional environment or a graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level.
- Individual Attention: Our small class sizes will provide you with an individualized learning experience and allow you to conduct teaching projects, research projects, and internships under the guidance of our experienced faculty.
- Student Teaching Placement: We will place you with a community teacher leader for student teaching, where you will gain hands-on, in-classroom experience.
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Sample Courses
- Python Programming
- History of Mathematics
- Teaching Mathematics
- Geometrical Reasoning
- Abstract Algebra
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Student Stories
“Not only does VTSU provide me with the theoretical framework, but I actually get experience in a classroom, so I’m not limited to just hearing about things. I get my hands dirty and coach students in math.”
Emily Cass
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