Advanced Mathematics for Elementary Education, B.S.


The Advanced Mathematics for Elementary Education major is an excellent choice for students seeking licensure in Elementary or Special Education who wish to earn a strong credential in elementary mathematics education in order to pursue a career goal of elementary mathematics specialist (EMS). Students in this major must simultaneously be enrolled in one of the following B.S.E. degree programs:

Elementary Education with Licensure (1-6), B.S.E. Special Education: Moderate Disabilities with Licensure (PreK-8), B.S.E.

Students are accepted into the program only with the approval of the mathematics department chair.

Requirements for the B.S. in Advanced Mathematics for Elementary Education:

The University Common Core (use core for BSE degree courses). The Major.

For the University Common Core, specific WSU core courses are required for Education students; see their list of "Common Core Coursework for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education Majors." Students should consult with their Education advisor to choose appropriate University Common Core courses.

Foundations of Mathematics - 14 credits

Foundations of Elementary Mathematics Education - 15 Credits

Upper Level Mathematics Elective - 3 Credits

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core.