Bachelor of Arts in Education in Mathematics - Elementary & Middle Level

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Completion of this major and the general degree completion requirements for elementary education (Elementary Education Required Core, 70 credits) satisfies the Washington State requirements for an elementary education teaching endorsement (grades K-8) and for a middle-level mathematics endorsement (grades 4-9).

All candidates for certification must pass the WEST-E/NES subject matter test to receive an endorsement for certification purposes. For complete certification requirements refer to the Department of Education. Course prerequisites may also apply.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Mathematics Education - Elementary/Middle Level, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)

Elementary Education Program Prerequisites
All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
A grade ≥B- in all prerequisite courses is required for admission to the Education program.
ART 390ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3
CMST 201PUBLIC SPEAKING5
or CMST 340 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
EDUC 201INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION3
ENGL 201COLLEGE COMPOSITION: ANALYSIS, RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION5
MATH 208MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I5
MATH 209MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II4
MATH 210MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS III4
MUSC 450INTEGRATING MUSIC INTO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM COURSES3
PHED 390HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS3
PSYC 204EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY5
SOST 300PEOPLES AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST5
SPED 363INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION4
Total Credits49
Secondary Education Program Prerequisites
All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
A grade ≥B- in all prerequisite courses is required for admission to the Education program.
CMST 201PUBLIC SPEAKING5
or CMST 340 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
EDUC 201INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION3
ENGL 201COLLEGE COMPOSITION: ANALYSIS, RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION (or approved equivalent)5
SOST 300PEOPLES AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST5
SPED 363INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION4
PSYC 204EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY5
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning proficiency*5
Total Credits32

* Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning courses

Prerequisite Grade Policy: students must have earned a grade ≥C in any course that is to be used to satisfy a prerequisite requirement for a subsequent mathematics course offered by the Eastern Washington University Department of Mathematics.

Grade Requirements: students must receive a grade ≥C in each course used to satisfy the requirements of an undergraduate major or minor in mathematics.

Teaching Endorsements: Students seeking to be elementary education (all subjects, grades k-8) endorsed will take all major courses listed and also complete all elementary education program/course requirements.
OR
Students seeking to be middle level mathematics endorsed (grade 4-9, mathematics only) will take all major courses listed and also complete all secondary education program/course requirements.
OR
Students seeking to K-9 math endorsement (all subjects, grades k-8, and Math 4-9) will take all major courses listed and also complete all elementary education program/course requirements and pass the NES Middle Grades Mathematics Test.

Required Courses
Students can choose either elementary education concentration (grades K-8, certified all subjects) if they want to be elementary education endorsed or the secondary education concentration if they want to be only endorsed in middle level mathematics (grades 4-9, math only). Students in this major must also complete the following courses along with either the elementary education concentration or the secondary education concentration courses.
MATH 208MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I5
MATH 209MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II4
MATH 210MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS III4
MATH 311FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS FOR K-8 TEACHERS5
MATH 312GEOMETRY FOR THE K-8 TEACHER5
MATH 411DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR K-8 TEACHERS4
MATH 417ADVANCED MATHEMATICS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS5
MATH 420PROBLEM SOLVING FOR K-8 TEACHERS4
Required Mathematics Education Courses
MTED 477MATHEMATICAL DISCUSSIONS4
MTED 290EARLY MATH PRACTICUM3
MTED 400MATHEMATICS STUDENT TEACHING2
MTED 425ASSESSMENT IN THE MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM3
MTED 476MATHEMATICAL PROGRESSIONS4
Select Education Concentration33-62
Elementary Education = 50-62 credits, Secondary Education = 33-45 credits
Elementary Education Concentration
FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY READING
FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
LITERACY METHODS, MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS 1: INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS 2: INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INTEGRATED STEM METHODS 1
INTEGRATED STEM METHODS 2
FIELD EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICUM
FIELD EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICUM
ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING K-8
GENERAL STUDENT TEACHING K-12
Secondary Education Concentration
FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT
FOUNDATIONS OF SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
SECONDARY STRATEGIES, MANAGEMENT, ASSESSMENT
FIELD EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICUM
FIELD EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICUM
CONTENT AREA LITERACY: MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION CANDIDATES
SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING 5-12
GENERAL STUDENT TEACHING K-12
Required Senior Capstone
MTED 490ASENIOR CAPSTONE: ELEMENTARY PRACTICUM5
or MTED 490B SENIOR CAPSTONE: SECONDARY PRACTICUM
Total Credits90-119
 

Students who earn a BAE in Mathematics Education - Elementary/Middle Level from EWU should be able to:​​

  • describe and demonstrate an ability to use the Mathematical Practices (CCSSM) and a productive disposition as a student and teacher of mathematics;
  • demonstrate and apply in the classroom a profound understanding of fundamental mathematics within the K–8 curriculum, of how these topics progress within the K–8 range, of how these topics extend and relate to the mathematics in the secondary curriculum, and of the fundamental concepts in the curriculum in the secondary curriculum and beyond;
  • demonstrate and apply in the classroom a deep understanding of how students learn mathematics and of the pedagogical knowledge specific to mathematics teaching and learning.

Review School of Education for additional Program Learning Outcomes related to certification requirements.

Applied Learning Opportunities

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  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Practice decision-making through simulations, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Practicums: Build hands-on skills in structured field placements—like classrooms or community agencies—that are often required for professional certification.
  • Student Employment & Leadership at EWU: Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, athletics, or clubs.
  • Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.
  • Volunteerism: Give back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and seeing how you can apply your classroom knowledge to make an impact in the world.
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