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Mathematics Education

Bachelor of Science

100% pass rate since 2009 in the Praxis II Mathematics: Content Knowledge

Overview

Order is one of the manifold perfections of God, and it’s one that we see reflected in His Creation all around us in the form of mathematics. In fact, math affects practically every aspect of our lives.

In the mathematics education program, you’ll explore the beauty and order of math and be equipped to teach. Whether you desire to teach in a public or private school, in the United States or overseas, the mathematics education program at Bob Jones University will prepare you to be an effective, innovative and Christ-centered educator.

The program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Education, leading to initial South Carolina state licensure (licensed to teach grades 9–12 in a public school setting). Graduates from BJU’s mathematics education program have been accepted into leading graduate schools and are teaching in the United States and overseas.

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Program

BJU’s mathematics courses go far beyond routine drills and problem-solving to teach you how to explore problems, thoroughly understand them, apply effective solutions and teach others to do the same.

From Theories of Teaching and Learning to Technology in the Classroom to Teaching Mathematics, the classes you take will give you a solid foundation in multiple content areas and diverse instructional methods. You’ll study analytic geometry, theorems of Green and Stokes, and probability and statistics, so you’ll be prepared to teach a wide range of students.

You’ll also receive training in the most up-to-date educational technology such as Promethean boards and iPads, providing even more exciting tools to help your students learn. Most importantly, you’ll gain plenty of hands-on experience teaching both small groups and larger classes.

The past five years have yielded 100% pass rate in the Praxis II Mathematics: Content Knowledge as a result of the solid foundation our students work hard to achieve. These results open up many opportunities in the workplace: we receive approximately 50–75 requests for math teachers each year, which we are currently unable to fill.

Licensure Disclosure

BJU Core

A degree in mathematics prepares you for a wide range of fields, and you’ll expand your skill set even further with BJU Core courses. You will study the past to understand the present through your history and philosophy courses. You’ll take courses in speech and English that will develop your ability to communicate effectively in the workplace, in your community and with your family. You’ll also learn how to become a lifelong learner, a person who is flexible and able to adapt to the continuous changes and challenges of the modern workplace.

And more importantly, each of your classes—especially your Bible classes—will build your faith and give you a solid foundation in the Word of God, so you’ll know what you believe about God, how to live out your faith for Him, and how to share your faith with others.

Electives

Because the mathematics education program is comprehensive, there are no electives included. However, you can take online courses during the summer to free up your class schedule during the semester. You would then be able to take middle school education classes that count toward add-on licensure. Or you may choose to fit in extra classes according to your personal interests.

Success


Your Future

Jobs

A mathematics education degree at BJU opens up a variety of employment opportunities to you.

  • Teacher
  • School Administrator
  • Missionary Worker
  • Engineer
  • Computer Science Worker
  • Insurance Worker
  • Lawyer

Graduate Schools

Our graduates have been accepted into graduate schools such as:

  • Clemson University
  • The Citadel
  • Northern Arizona University
  • The Ohio State University
  • Furman University
  • Harding University

Graduate Experience

Our graduates are ready to use what they’ve learned at BJU to serve God in whatever capacity He directs them. Our graduates have filled these positions:

  • English teacher, China
  • Teacher/administrator, Denver, Colo.
  • Math teacher, Greenville, S.C.
  • Teacher/administrator, Guam

Career Support

BJU offers students a variety of ways to network with employers and organizations. A multitude of job opportunities are posted each year on Career Central, our online job board. In addition, over 60 businesses and 150 Christian schools/mission boards/Christian organizations come on campus to recruit students through on-campus interviews and job/ministry fairs. Career Services also helps students by holding seminars on resume preparation and interview techniques.

Learning Experience

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Clinical Practice

Your teaching preparation moves gently from classroom observations to after-school tutoring to practicum two mornings a week. Meanwhile, your methods classes will give you plenty of practice in lesson planning. By the time you begin your clinical practice your senior year, you will be well prepared with numerous lesson plans under your belt and at least 100 hours of classroom experience. Clinical practice, the capstone experience of your teaching preparation, gives you the opportunity to work with a mentor teacher in a local public school and receive timely feedback in weekly meetings with a BJU professor. This semester of clinical practice, along with completion of required classes, passing scores in the PRAXIS II exam and a favorable recommendation, leads to South Carolina state teacher licensure for grades 9–12.

Washington Center Challenge Day

Every fall Bob Jones University hosts the Special Olympics Developmental Games for students from Washington Center, a school for children and young people with severe mental disabilities. Education students from BJU assist the student athletes in activities and games as the athletes’ families and teachers cheer them on.

Technology Team

During the spring semester the Technology Ministry Team holds robotics workshops for Christian high schools in the Southeast. If you join the team, you’ll build and program robots and teach high school students as you explore the benefits of studying science and technology fields.

University Educators Association

The University Educators Association provides programs and activities that complement BJU’s teacher preparation program. Each semester a math education forum provides additional opportunities for math education students to hear from educators on topics appropriate for math teachers.

Community Service Council

Through the Community Service Council, education students at BJU are able to assist with many community events for children, including Enchanted Tracks and field days at various elementary schools in town.

Faculty

Kathy Pilger
Program Coordinator
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BJU’s accomplished mathematics faculty hold terminal degrees in their respective fields, which range from mathematical sciences to curriculum and instruction.

They have many years of combined teaching experience—one has more than 50 years alone. In addition, the mathematics faculty have been awarded national recognition in areas of expertise and have taken courses to further enrich their teaching.

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