Secondary Mathematics - EDUC.AAT.B26
The Associate in Arts in Secondary Teaching-Mathematics Emphasis fulfills the first two years of a four-year degree in secondary education with a mathematics concentration. The program consists of general education, professional education, and mathematics courses. These courses encompass the 11 Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, the Technology Standards, and the Core Language Arts Standards for all teachers. Students are encouraged to complete their Associate in Arts in Teaching: Secondary Mathematics prior to transfer. Students are urged to meet with an academic adviser each semester to review course selections and transfer plans.
Mathematics Major (3 courses
Credit hours: 13
- * MATH 2515 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry I
- * MATH 2523 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry II
- * MATH 2535 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry III
Professional Education (2 courses)
Credit hours: 6
- EDUC 1713 - Introduction to Public Education
In addition, CHOOSE ONE course from the following three options:
- * EDUC 2613 - Educational Psychology
- EDUC 1763 - Instructional Technology
- * PSYC 2553 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Communications General Education (3 courses)
Credit hours: 9
A minimum grade of C is required in *ENGL 1613 and *ENGL 1623.
- * ENGL 1613 - English I
- * ENGL 1623 - English II
- * SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
Laboratory Science General Education (2 courses)
Credit hours: 8
CHOOSE TWO IAI laboratory science courses, with one course from physical science and one course from the life science category. It is recommended, but not required, that students complete either a life science or a physical science laboratory sequence.
Mathematics General Education (1 course)
Credit hours: 3-4
CHOOSE ONE IAI mathematics courses from the following three options. Consult your transfer university to determine the appropriate course.
- * MATH 1704 - Contemporary Mathematics
- * MATH 1713 - Finite Mathematics
- * MATH 1774 - Statistics
Humanities General Education (3 courses)
Credit hours: 9
- * HUMS 1813 - African-American Cultural Expressions1
CHOOSE TWO IAI Humanities courses, with at least one course from general Humanities and at least one course from the Fine Arts or Interdisciplinary category.
Social and Behavioral Science General Education (3 courses)
Credit hours: 9
- * PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology
In addition, CHOOSE TWO IAI social and behavioral science courses. Both cannot have a PSYC prefix. Recommended courses:
- * PLSC 1513 - American Government
- * HIST 2513 - History of the United States to 1877
- * HIST 2523 - History of the United States from 1877 to present
- * ANTH 1713 - Introduction to Anthropology1
- * GEOG 1513 - World Regional Geography1
- * HIST 2533 - Latin American History (Independence to Present) 1
- * PLSC 2613 - Introduction to International Relations1
- * SOCY 2543 - Race and Ethnic Relations1
Electives (2-3 courses)
Credit hours: 7
CHOOSE 7 credit hours of coursework from any elective area. It is recommended that students choose EDUC 1833 - Students with Disabilities, LRCS 1512 - Library and Information Literacy and/or SPAN 1514 - Elementary Spanish I.
Minimum credit hours required for completion - 64
*Course has prerequisite.
1 Course fulfills the global diversity and multiculturalism requirement. One such course must be completed. PHIL 2613 - World Religions can be substituted to fulfill this requirement.
Secondary Education–Mathematics Emphasis A.A.T.
Suggested course sequence
Fall
| EDUC 1713 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * ENGL 1613 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| HUMS 1513 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * PSYC 1813 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * MATH 2515 |
5 cr. hrs. |
Spring
| * ENGL 1623 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * MATH 2523 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * SPCH 1553 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * Social & Behavioral Science course |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * Laboratory Science course |
4 cr. hrs. |
Fall
| * Laboratory Science course |
4 cr.hrs. |
| * Social & Behavioral science course |
3 cr.hrs. |
| * Mathematics course |
3 cr.hrs. |
| Education course |
3 cr. hrs. |
| Elective |
3 cr. hrs. |
Spring
| * MATH 2535 |
5 cr. hrs. |
| * HUMS 1813 |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * Humanities-Multiculturalism course |
3 cr. hrs. |
| * Electives |
4 cr. hrs. |
*Course has prerequisite.
Additional Program Information
Students must be certified by the state of Illinois that they have passed the Illinois Basic Skills test to earn the AAT degree.
Upon enrollment at KCC, students choosing this major must indicate it on the enrollment form. An adviser will meet with each student during the enrollment process, and the education major coordinator will oversee each student's educational advancement and portfolio.
Use The Transfer Guide
To see how your courses transfer, log on to U.Select (formerly CAS), at http://www.transfer.org/. U.Select is an online tool that will help you view program requirements, course equivalencies, and see how courses you have taken or plan to take transfer to another college or university.
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