Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Mathematics Education] From Marist College

The mathematics major at Marist offers a solid grounding in the ideas and techniques of mathematics. During the junior and senior year, the student can use the upperlevel elective mathematics courses to tailor the major to career goals. Applied Statistics, Operations Research, and Numerical Analysis emphasize the ideas and methods used in business and industry. Abstract Algebra II, Differential Equations, and Complex Variables emphasize the conceptual understanding of mathematics and the techniques useful in the sciences.

?In partnership with the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Mathematics has established a mathematics major curriculum that leads to provisional New York State certification in Adolescence Education with a specialization in Mathematics. This curriculum, approved by the New York State Education Department, includes courses in mathematics, as well as courses designed to prepare students for a secondary school teaching career. A supervised student teaching experience, arranged by the Department of Teacher Education, is included.

The Department of Mathematics at Marist provides mathematics majors with a solid grounding in the ideas and techniques of mathematics. By taking appropriate coursework both within and outside the department, the mathematics major may graduate with a provisional certificate to teach mathematics at the secondary education level in New York State. Full certification requires a MA, which most teachers finish during the first five years of employment.