Accelerated B.A. in Mathematics (4-8 Mathematics Certification) / M.S. in Mathematics
Website: https://twu.edu/mathematics/undergraduate-programs/
This program will provide strong, qualified undergraduate students a path to accelerate their time to the MS degree. The program allows undergraduate students to begin taking graduate level courses when they have completed 72 credit hours toward their baccalaureate degree, but no undergraduate course may count toward the accelerated Master's degree. This accelerated program is also a financial and time saving degree plan.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
Degree Skills
- Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to students, prepare and evaluate assignments on mathematics topics taught in public schools.
- Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
- Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
- Demonstrate personal accountability and work habits, integrity, and ethical behavior.
- Assemble sets of assumptions and explore the consequences of each set.
- Proficient in the software tools to achieve the skills listed, such as Matlab, SAS, Geogebra, and Desmos.
Teacher Certification Skills
- Appropriately explain the impact of effective planning and communication (within the chosen area of concentration) to relevant internal and external stakeholders in an education or community setting.
- Identify, select, and implement entry-level instructional plans when serving as an instructor in the school setting.
- Successfully manage organizational and student behavior when teaching in the school setting.
- Efficiently and accurately assess student progress and use data to develop and modify instruction for K-12 students.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
To apply to the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program in Mathematics, students must:
- Be currently enrolled as a TWU Mathematics major.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Have successfully completed a minimum of 60 hours of coursework toward the bachelor's degree.
- Have a minimum of 12 hours remaining in mathematics courses toward the major.
How to Apply to the Accelerated Program
To apply, students must:
- Receive approval from the Division Head.
- Once admitted to the Accelerated Program students must apply to the graduate M.S. in Mathematics program. Students cannot enroll in graduate-level coursework until accepted by the Graduate School.
Accelerated Undergraduate-Graduate Program Policy Guidelines
Students may apply to an approved accelerated degree program once they have completed at least 60 undergraduate semester credit hours. Upon admission to an accelerated program, students may enroll in graduate courses for credit once they have attained at least 72 undergraduate semester credit hours. Approved courses will apply to both an undergraduate and a graduate degree.
Conditions
- Up to 12 SCH of designated graduate courses may apply to both the Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree program comprised of 45 or fewer SCH; and up to 15 graduate SCH may apply toward both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree program comprised of more than 45 SCH (Master’s, Specialist or Doctoral degree.)
- Undergraduate students may enroll in no more than 6 SCH of graduate coursework in each semester or term.
- No undergraduate-level course may count toward a graduate degree.
- Minimal criteria for admission will include a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Academic components may set higher requirements for their program.
- Once admitted to an accelerated program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the remainder of their baccalaureate degree, or their admission to the accelerated graduate program may be revoked. Academic components may set additional requirements for their programs.
- Prior to applying to an accelerated degree program, students must have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours at Texas Woman's University.
Graduate Application Process
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
This academic program may have additional graduate admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the graduate program's website.
Teacher Certification
Application Deadlines
There are three application periods per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Students must have their applications in by the deadline the semester before they intend to take ECE 3223 (EC-3 only), EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, or READ 4223 (EC-3 only). (see schedule below).
Spring Application Deadlines* (Admission to the EDUC 3000s Summer)
- May 1 - Deadline to apply for Summer admission
- May 31 - Deadline for Transfer Grades, Grade Changes, or Any Other Requirement
Summer Application Deadlines (Admission to the EDUC 3000s Fall)
- July 1 - Deadline to apply for Fall admission
- July 31 - Deadline for Transfer Grades, Grade Changes, or Any Other Requirement
Fall Application Deadlines* (Admission to the EDUC 3000s Spring)
- December 1 - Deadline to apply for Spring admission
- December 21 - Deadline for Transfer Grades, Grade Changes, or Any Other Requirement
Guidelines
Please adhere to the following guidelines:
- We recommend preparing your application well in advance of the deadline. That way you will be able to identify and resolve any potential issues before the deadline date.
- If you intend to register early for ECE 3223 (EC-3 only), EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, or READ 4223 (EC-3 only) for the Summer or Fall semesters and have met all admission requirements, it is recommended that you apply to the EPP by December 1.
- If you apply for admission to the Educator Preparation Program while enrolled in EDUC 2003 or are taking coursework to increase your GPA to a 2.75, the Office of Educator Preparation Services will process your application. If the GPA requirement, along with all other admission requirements are met at the end of the semester, an admission decision will be made at that time.
- No late applications will be accepted. If the deadline date falls on a weekend or a day that TWU is closed, applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on the next day that TWU is open after the deadline day.
Requirements
In addition to the general undergraduate admissions requirements, to obtain acceptance into the undergraduate Educator Preparation Program (and prior to taking ECE 3223 (EC-3 only), EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113, EDUC 4243, READ 4223 (EC-3 only), and Clinical Student Teaching) students must have:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (includes all courses, whether posted to TWU transcript or used on a degree plan. Excludes developmental and repeated courses);
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Demonstrated basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics by meeting the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative;
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A minimum of 12 to 15 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought;
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Completed EDUC 2003 with a C or higher;
- Completed department application for admission to the Educator Preparation Program in Tk20;
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Completed the Digital Literacy Pre-assessment;
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Submitted a non-refundable Texas Education Agency Fee;
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Completed a Commitment Contract acknowledging awareness and understanding of the Professional Dispositions Policy and Educators’ Code of Ethics;
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Successfully completed a pre-admission departmental interview with an interview panel; and
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Acknowledged and accepted admission to the Educator Preparation Program.
Please note:
- All accepted students must maintain the admission requirements to remain in the TWU Education Preparation Program.
- Admission requirements are determined by Texas Education Agency policies and are subject to change without notice.
- Students seeking Bilingual certification must meet minimum proficiency in Spanish.
- Students seeking Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification must meet minimum proficiency in sign.
All admission decisions are based on the successful completion of the above requirements. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation may affect certification. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Texas Education Agency. Any previous or current issues of academic dishonesty, disruptive behavior, or professional dispositions infractions at TWU, another university, or another Educator Preparation Program may result in denial of admission. Any decision may be appealed by contacting the Office of Educator Preparation Services at 940-898-2829.
Contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services (OEPS) at copeadvising@twu.edu or 940-898-2829 with any questions.
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Requirements
- Candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator. [19 TAC §227.1(b)(1)]
- Candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to clinical teaching. [19 TAC §227.1(b)(2)]
- The potential ineligibility of an individual who has been convicted of an offense for issuance of a certificate. [19 TAC §227.1(d)(1)]
- The right to request a preliminary criminal history evaluation from TEA. [19 TAC §227.1(d)(3)]
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120
Major: 39 SCH Required Minor: 26 SCH
Program Code: ; CIP Code: 27.0101.00
Texas Core Curriculum
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1013 | Composition I (10) | 3 |
| ENG 1023 | Composition II (10) | 3 |
| Mathematics (20) | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences (30) | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture (40) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (50) | 3 | |
| HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 (60) | 3 |
| HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present (60) | 3 |
| POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government (70) | 3 |
| POLS 2023 | Texas Government (70) | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (80) | 3 | |
| CAO: Multicultural-Women's Studies (90) | 3 | |
| CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics (91) | 3 | |
| Total SCHs | 42 | |
Courses Required for Major
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Required Mathematics Courses | ||
| MATH 2014 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 4303 | Algebra in the Mathematics Classroom | 3 |
| MATH 4203 | Problem Solving in the Secondary STEM Classroom | 3 |
| MATH 2024 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 3104 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 4003 | Mathematical Concepts in the Educational Setting | 3 |
| MATH 1523 | Mathematics Concepts I | 3 |
| MATH 1533 | Mathematics Concepts II | 3 |
| Graduate Coursework | ||
| MATH 5323 | Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| or MATH 3003 | A Survey of Geometry | |
| MATH 5523 | Introduction to Number Theory | 3 |
| or MATH 3083 | Elementary Number Theory | |
| MATH 5483 | Theory of Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| or MATH 4013 | Probability and Statistics | |
| MATH 5513 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 3073 | Matrix Methods | |
| Total SCHs | 39 | |
Departmental Requirements
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 3013 | Applied Computational Thinking | 3 |
| SPAN 1013 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 1023 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 9 | |
Professional Education Studies
Admission to the Educator Preparation Program is required. Students must apply for admission into the Educator Preparation Program prior to enrolling in EDUC 3003/EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113/EDUC 4243, and EDUC 4946. Information is available from the Office of Educator Preparation Services.
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Pedagogical and Professional Responsibility | ||
| EDUC 2003 | Schools and Society | 3 |
| EDUC 3003 | Learning Theory and Development | 3 |
| EDUC 3482 | Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration | 2 |
| EDUC 4113 | Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 4243 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 |
| EDUC 4946 | Clinical Student Teaching | 6 |
| Related Studies in Education | ||
| EDSP 3203 | Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| READ 3013 | Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum | 3 |
| READ 3423 | Literacy Foundations: 4-8 | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 29 | |
Notes:
- Six SCH of clinical teaching are required. Students typically take one semester of EDUC 4946 to fulfill this requirement. With permission from the component and the Educator Preparation Program (EPP), students may be eligible to take two semesters of EDUC 4943.
- EDUC 2003 may be taken at a community college. Check with the Office of Educator Preparation Services to make sure the course has the equivalent number.
- EDUC 4113 and EDUC 4243 must be taken during the same semester.
Recommended Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | TCCN | SCHs | |
| ENG 1013 | Composition I | ENGL 1301 | 3 |
| HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
| POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | GOVT 2305 | 3 |
| UNIV 1231 | Learning Frameworks: the First-Year Seminar | EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 1300 | 1 |
| MATH 2014 | Calculus I | MATH 2413 | 4 |
| MATH 1523 | Mathematics Concepts I | MATH 1350 | 3 |
| SCHs | 17 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| ENG 1023 | Composition II | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| POLS 2023 | Texas Government | GOVT 2306 | 3 |
| MATH 2024 | Calculus II | MATH 2414 | 4 |
| MATH 1533 | Mathematics Concepts II | MATH 1351 | 3 |
| SCHs | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | TCCN | ||
| SPAN 1013 | Elementary Spanish I | SPAN 1411 | 3 |
| Life/Physical Science Core | 3 | ||
| MATH 3104 | Calculus III | 4 | |
| MATH 4303 | Algebra in the Mathematics Classroom | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Core | 3 | ||
| SCHs | 19 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| EDSP 3203 | Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
| SPAN 1023 | Elementary Spanish II | SPAN 1412 | 3 |
| READ 3013 | Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum | 3 | |
| CAO: Women's Studies (Recommended Math 2053) | 3 | ||
| CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics (Recommended - MATH 1703) | 3 | ||
| SCHs | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | TCCN | ||
| EDUC 2003 | Schools and Society | EDUC 1301 | 3 |
| CSCI 3013 | Applied Computational Thinking | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Core | 3 | ||
| READ 3423 | Literacy Foundations: 4-8 | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 | ||
| SCHs | 15 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| MATH 4003 | Mathematical Concepts in the Educational Setting | 3 | |
| MATH 5513 or 3073 | Matrix Algebra or Matrix Methods | 3 | |
| EDUC 3003 | Learning Theory and Development | 3 | |
| EDUC 3482 | Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration | 2 | |
| MATH 5523 or 3083 | Introduction to Number Theory or Elementary Number Theory | 3 | |
| MATH 4203 | Problem Solving in the Secondary STEM Classroom | 3 | |
| SCHs | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | TCCN | ||
| MATH 5483 or 4013 | Theory of Probability and Statistics I or Probability and Statistics | 3 | |
| MATH 5323 or 3003 | Euclidean Geometry or A Survey of Geometry | 3 | |
| EDUC 4113 | Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment | 3 | |
| EDUC 4243 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Core | 3 | ||
| SCHs | 15 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| EDUC 4946 | Clinical Student Teaching | 6 | |
| SCHs | 6 | ||
| Total SCHs: | 120 | ||
