Mathematics/Secondary Education B.A.

Class of 2030

Core RequirementsCredits
Development of Western Civilization (4)16
Ethics3
Philosophy3
Fine Arts3
Quantitative ReasoningMTH 131 (4)
Natural Science3
Social ScienceEDU 201 (3)
Theology 200 Level3
Theology 300 Level3
MTH 131 (4)3
Intensive Writing I Proficiency3
Intensive Writing II Proficiency3
Oral Communication ProficiencyEDU 450 (9)
Diversity Proficiency3
Civic Engagement ProficiencyEDU 301 (3)
Free Electives
Major RequirementsCredits
MTH 131 – Calc & Analytical Geometry I4
MTH 132 – Calc & Analytical Geometry II4
MTH 215 – Linear Algebra3
MTH 223 – Calculus III4
MTH 290 – Foundations of Higher Mathematics3
MTH 315 – Abstract Algebra I3
MTH 323 – Real Analysis I3
MTH 324 or 316 or 330 – Real Analysis II or Abstract Algebra or Complex Variables3
MTH 325 Probability Theory and Math. Stats I3
CSC 103 or 104 – Introduction to Computer Science or Software Development3
EDU 201 Educational Psychology3
EDU 206/206L Principles of Secondary Ed/Lab4
EDU 401/401L Educational Measurements w/lab4
EDU 303/303L Accessible Sec. Classroom w/lab4
EDU 416/416L Teaching Math in Secondary School4
EDU 301 Foundations of Education3
EDU 450 Student Teaching12
EDU 449 Classroom Management1

Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes

  • Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
  • Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
  • Currently, MTHE majors fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning and Social Science Core, and the Oral Communication and Civic Engagement Proficiencies.
  • Secondary Education majors have a two-step process to declare, including a basic skills test or completion of a 1-credit course mandated by the RI Department of Education and a cummulative GPA or at least 2.5.
  • MTH 131 requirement is waived for majors placed into MTH 132.

Freshman Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 101Development of Western Civilization I4 or 5
MTH 131Calc & Analytical Geometry I (Quantitative Reasoning)4
CSC 103 or 104Introduction to Computer Science or Software Development4
MTH 103First Year Mathematics Seminar1
EDU 301Foundations of Education (Civic Engagement)3
TOTAL16 or 17

Freshman Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 102Development of Western Civilization II4 or 5
MTH 132Calc & Analytical Geometry II4
EDU 201Educational Psychology or FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE3
14 or 1530 or 32

Sophomore Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 201Development of Western Civilization III4 or 5
MTH 223Calculus III4
MTH 215 or MTH 216Linear Algebra3 or 4
EDU 201Educational Psychology (Social Science) or Free Elective3
CORE3
TOTAL17 or 19

Sophomore Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 202Development of Western Civilization IV4 or 5
MTH 290Foundations of Higher Mathematics3
EDU 206/206LPrinciples of Secondary Education w/ Lab4
FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE3
TOTAL17 or 1834 — 37

Junior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
MTH 323Real Analysis I3
MTH 315Abstract Algebra I3
EDU 401/401LEducational Measurement w/ Lab4
FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE3
TOTAL16

Junior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
MTH 324 or 316 or 330Real Analysis II or Abstract Algebra II or Complex Variables3
MTH 325Probability Theory and Math. Stats I3
EDU 303/303LAccessible Sec. Classroom w/Lab (Diversity)4
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL1632

Senior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
MTH 325Probability Theory and Math Statistics I3
EDU 416/416LTeaching Math in Secondary School4
FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE3
EDU 449Classroom Management1
TOTAL17

Senior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
CORE or FREE ELECTIVE3
EDU 450Student Teaching (Oral Communication)12
EDU 449Classroom Management1
TOTAL1532
TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS128-133