Mathematics, STEP

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP): Mathematics

The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland University is an extended program of study leading to certification. Generally, eligibility into the STEP requires a GPA of 3.00 in both the major and the minor, and an overall GPA of 2.80. No single major or minor course grade may be below 2.0. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing major and/or minors may be required to complete additional course work at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Students must consult with the secondary education adviser in the department.

1. Complete the requirements for a B.A. or B.S. degree in mathematics

 Within those requirements, include the following courses among the mathematics electives:

• APM 263 - Discrete Mathematics
    (4)
• MTH 462 - Geometric Structures
    (4)
• MTH 414 - History of Mathematics
    (4)

2. Complete a 20-28 credit secondary teaching minor.

3. Complete the required sequence of undergraduate coursework in education consisting of

• SED 300 - Introduction to Secondary Education
    (4)
• RDG 338 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (4)
• IST 397 - Integrating Technology in Secondary Curricula (4)
• FE 406 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators (4)
• SED 427 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Students
    (4)
• SE 401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs (4)
• SED 428 - Teaching of the Major Field
    (4)
• SED 455 - Internship in Secondary Education
    (12)

Additional information

Further details on program and admission requirements and procedures can be found in the School of Education and Human Services portion of the catalog and by consulting advisers in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the School of Education and Human Services advising office, 363 Pawley Hall, (248) 370-4182.