Mathematics Education

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.

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.