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Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12)

A GIFT FROM GOD
Math enables us to measure, explore and create. If God has blessed you with the ability to understand and use mathematics with adeptness, you have a gift. Eighty percent of professional positions, according to a recent governmental survey, require a strong background in math. Thus failure to equip children with a good math education could limit their professional potential and attainment of God-given dreams. If you have a mind for math and a heart for students, we invite you to learn how to teach the math skills needed to thrive in the twenty-first century.

FROM FRACTIONS TO CALCULUS
Southeastern’s secondary mathematics program begins with our Christ-centered liberal arts (general education) core curriculum, where you develop an understanding and appreciation of God and His creation, human creativity and reason, and our place of responsibility as stewards in the world God has made. As you forge links between what you’ve learned in the core and the more specialized courses in your major, our hope is that you also begin to relate all that you learn to your life and your faith.

Within the secondary mathematics program itself, you’ll learn methods of teaching math: from fractions to calculus, from algebra to trigonometry. You’ll also gain a real sense of the tools and attitudes needed to teach sixth- through twelfth-graders. Southeastern will arrange for you to spend many hours in local middle and high school classrooms where you will observe topnotch teachers, instruct students and be mentored. Your training will culminate with student teaching, a 14-week assignment to a classroom during which you’ll plan and teach lessons and motivate, manage and assess learners.

WHAT'S NEXT?
All of Southeastern’s education graduates who stayed in Polk County, Florida this past year received teaching positions. Ninety-five percent of our education majors earn Florida teacher certification, which enables them to teach in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and at Department of Defense schools. Our graduates serve as public and private school educators around the country and abroad in Germany, Italy, Korea, and Costa Rica. Some of our graduates choose to teach in human resources departments in the private sector. Whether you elect to seek employment or choose to go on for graduate study, you’ll join a growing group of Southeastern alumni who are making their mark in education and other fields. Take a look at what some of our secondary mathematics alumni are doing now:

• Mathematics teacher at George Jenkins Senior High School, Lakeland, FL
• Mathematics teacher in New Jersey
• Mathematics teacher in North Carolina
• Mathematics teacher in Georgia
• Computer expert at McKeel Academy, Lakeland, FL
• Mathematics teacher in Chicago, IL

CATALOG DESCRIPTION AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This program is available:

“Educating our future citizenry remains one of the most noble and significant challenges for an individual to accept. As the societal foundation of family continues to decline in positive influence, the need grows for dedicated, purpose-minded teachers. The math education program at Southeastern College prepares competent and compassionate teachers who practice their profession according to a Biblical worldview. Candidates develop the knowledge, skills and disposition to become teachers who model lifelong learning and faithful service to God as change agents in society.”
-Dr. Gary Kimball, Professor of Mathematics