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Mathematics Education

Mathematics Instructional I Certificate

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Academic Prerequisites

Prerequisite Credits
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 4
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 4
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 4
Abstract Algebra 3
Number Theory 3
Linear Algebra 3
College Geometry 3
Probability/Statistics 3-4
Advanced Elective in Mathematics 3
History of Mathematics 3
Computer Programming Course (Pascal, Basic, C, or other) 3

Education Prerequisites (Clearances Required)

For Professional Year (PY) students, the four education prerequisites must be taken prior to the Fall term of the PY program. Evidence of a clear federal (FBI) criminal history and clear state clearances (Act 33/151-PA Child Abuse History and Act 34- PA State Police Criminal Record Check) is required before taking Introduction to Mathematics Education. Information on obtaining these clearances is available on the School of Education website: www.education.pitt.edu.

Prerequisite Credits
Introduction to Mathematics Education (Clearances Required) 3
Educational Psychology 3
Social Foundations of Education 3
Foundations of Special Education 3