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Mathematics Education Option, AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwaySocial, Behavioral, Education
AdvisorAmanda Manning
Instructional Coordinator for Education Programs
850.769.1551 ext. 2869
amanning3@gulfcoast.edu

AdvisorLeo Lusk
Associate Professor
850.769.1551 ext. 2854
llusk@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantMs. Jody Walton
210 Social Sciences Building
850.872.3825
jwalton1@gulfcoast.edu

A. Manning faculty page

L. Lusk faculty page

Mathematics Website

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Mathematics Education, AA

Interested in Mathematics Education?

Teaching math is an exciting and rewarding field with many job opportunities. This transfer track prepares you for a career in teaching secondary school mathematics. The four-year degree leads to Florida teacher certification.

Mathematics Education is a limited-access program at most Florida universities. For example, Florida State University's College of Education requires a 2.5 GPA in the AA degree and a score of 960 on the SAT or a 20 on the ACT. In addition, the following criteria must also be met:

  •  Complete Calculus II with a "C" or better
  • Approval by the department

Students may have additional requirements for admission to a teacher-preparatory program. Please contact a GCSC advisor or the transfer institution for further guidance. The state of Florida teacher certification requires a thorough background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for all education majors. The College requires that you submit  written verification of approved and completed background checks before you may complete on-site course requirements. Students performing observations in school systems must go to the district in which they will do their observations and comply with the requirements of that system. Please note that you will be required to pay for the background check.

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Mathematics Education Course Requirements

English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Calculus I & II
Physical Science
Biological Science
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government
Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Calculus III
Differential Equations
Programming Courses
Electives
SPC1608, Introduction to Public Speaking
MAC1105, College Algebra
MAC1140, Pre-Calculus Algebra
MAC1114, Trigonometry
Physical Science and Lab

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with Mathematics Education Associate of Arts?

In this field, people find careers as:

Professor in Statistics
High School Math Teacher
Mathematics Statistician
Math Tutor

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of South Florida
Florida State University
University of Central Florida

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Mathematics Education

"Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty."  –  Albert Einstein
Who is Eligible for the Mathematics Education Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

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Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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