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) (must be completed prior to STEP application)
• RDG 338 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
• DLL 397 - Digital Technologies in the Secondary Classroom (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
• FE 406 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
• SED 427 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods
    (4) or SED 426 - Teaching in Your Minor Field: Mathematics  (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
• SE 401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs (4)
• SED 428 - ST: Teaching Secondary of the Major Methods
    (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.