Mathematics Education Bachelor of Science Degree

Mathematics Education prepares students for teaching mathematics in grades nine through twelve. Students who complete the Mathematics Education program graduate with South Carolina certification in secondary mathematics. As students complete the requirements for the education portion of their degree, they become prepared to lead their own classrooms. Students exit this program with an understanding of curriculum and instruction. The Teacher Education Program is approved by the State Department of Education in accordance with the Standards for State Approval of Teacher Education established by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

Related Occupations

Most graduates begin careers teaching in grades 9-12 while some may continue with graduate education.

Requirements for Teacher Certification in Mathematics in South Carolina (Grades 9-12)

A Bachelor's Degree Completion of required courses in an approved Mathematics Education Program
Passing scores on the Praxis II tests required by South Carolina
Please refer to the Teacher Education Program information page for information surrounding its goals and application processes.

Fast Facts

Graduates usually hired before finishing. 100% Job Placement rate!
Jobs are not geographically limited. Graduates usually hired before completion of Clinical Practice
Advancement in administration is available. The program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
Intrinsic rewards of teaching outweigh most other concerns.

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Course Requirements

Requirement Notes

Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
A total of 120 credit hours
The required courses listed below (68 credit hours)

* This major includes one AWE course (3 credit hours)

For a 4-Year Degree Plan

See This Degree in the Academic Catalog

Financial Aid Information

Undergraduate Costs for 2022-2023

Semesters	FALL 2022 August - December	SPRING 2023 January - April
TUITION (Maximum 18 semester hours)	$12,600	$12,600
Day Student Fee	$550	$550
ROOM	$2,282 - $3,195 depending on housing choice	$2,282 - $3,195 depending on housing choice
Housing Options Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Double Occupancy: $2,282 per semester Brown Residence Hall - Double Occupancy: $2,609 per semester Off-campus Student Housing (Agape House, Griffith, Landon House, Smith House, The Cedars, Walton Ridge): $2,546 per semester Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester Brown Residence Hall - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
BOARD (MEAL PLAN)	$2,584	$2,584

Certain courses may require additional Laboratory or Music Fees - see Academic Catalog for details
Students who enroll in fewer than 12 semester hours are classified as part-time students. Part-time students pay $1050.00 per credit hour.
Students who wish to audit a course are assessed a $50.00 per credit hour fee.
Textbook costs vary by course. Students have the option to order books from the University's textbook vendor directly from their course schedules posted in the Halo.

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