The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Math prepares individuals seeking to become a high school math teacher or middle school math teacher. Graduates of this degree may seek, initial teacher licensure. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona State Board of Education approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation.

As a teacher of secondary education, the coursework may include topics such as: curriculum development, classroom management, cultural diversity, English as a Second Language, methods of teaching technology in education, and educational psychology. All core courses are directly aligned with professional teaching standards and the associated national content standards.

Additional coursework to become a high school math teacher or middle school math teacher will include a focus on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and geometry. In addition, students will learn about probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and decision making. Content courses are aligned to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through 120 hours of practicum/field experiences prior to student teaching, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.

After successfully completing this degree, additional content areas may be added post-graduation through supplemental coursework and/or through passage of a state-developed content area test.