Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Mathematics Education
NSU's BSEd degree in mathematics education will prepare you to teach secondary school math or for graduate-level study in mathematics. At NSU, math education students take the same core math classes as general math majors - building an especially strong foundation in mathematics for teaching.
NSU offers math education students multiple field experiences to help ease you into teacher mode:
- Yearlong student teaching under the supervision of a current teacher
- Paid training opportunities starting as soon as your first semester
- Tutoring opportunities
- The chance to work as an instructor's assistant in the Math Lab Program
In the Math Lab Program, students with a strong math background have the opportunity to work as an instructor's assistant, gaining valuable teaching experience by guiding small groups of students as they work through math exercises.
NSU offers a wide variety of upper-level mathematics courses, including Calculus 1-3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Abstract Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Modern Geometry, Foundations of Mathematics, History of Mathematics, Complex Analysis, and Advanced Calculus.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $10717 | $10717 | $10717 | $10717 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Other Fees | $4600 | $4600 | $4600 | $4600 |
| Total Fees | $16517 | $16517 | $16517 | $16517 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Applicants to Northern can be admitted by one of the following criteria:
- Obtain an ACT composite score of 18 (redesigned SAT score of 960, or concorded equivalent for older SAT scores) or above; OR
- Obtain a high school GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale; OR
- Rank in the top sixty (60) percent of their high school graduating class.
Applicants to Northern may also meet either the Smarter Balanced or curriculum requirements as outlined below:
- Smarter Balanced: Achieve a Level 3 or higher on the English Language Arts.
- Curriculum: Meet the minimum course requirements with an average grade of “C” or higher (GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale).