Program Details

School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Jones 144

912-279-5876
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Tanya Cofer  279-5923
tcofer@ccga.edu

Secondary Education Mathematics prepares future secondary mathematics teachers for our region and the state. Highly-qualified science and mathematics teachers are known to be critically important to increase the number of high school graduates who pursue advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Secondary Education curriculum adheres to the guidelines and standards of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Regents Principles for the Preparation of Teachers. The Mathematics track aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; NCATE/NCTM Program Standards (2003). 30 Credits of upper level courses must be completed at CCGA.

Admission Requirements
All students must first be accepted to CCGA and meet program prerequisites.

Admission is competitive in nature and successful prospective teacher candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on all coursework.
2. successful completion of the GACE Program Admission Assessment or an exemption based upon satisfactory scores on the SAT or ACT*.
3. completion of the GACE Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (Program Entry [350])
4. completion of Areas A-G in the core curriculum
5. submission of three Teacher Candidate Disposition Evaluations (at least one from an EDUC professor)
6. proof of insurance for tort liability purposes
7. a successful criminal background check (conducted by the GaPSC)
8. GaPSC Pre-Service Certificate Application

Students must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 in all education courses.

Students may be exempt from GACE if they:

1. Score 1000 or higher on the SAT (verbal, math)
2. Score 43 or higher on the ACT (English, math)
3. Passed the CBEST, CLAST, or FTCE (California/Oregon/Florida)
4. Passed the Praxis I prior to 3/6/2007

 *For more information, see an education advisor.

For graduation, all teacher candidates are required to take the edTPA, to successfully complete the Capstone Integrated Internship, and to pass the GACE content tests required for certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Other Information
Students majoring in mathematics – secondary teacher certifications are encouraged to join and participate in the following clubs:
- Math and Engineering Club (MEC):  http://www.ccga.edu/page.cfm?p=1086
- Association of Coastal Educators (ACE):  http://www.ccga.edu/page.cfm?p=1032

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