BS in Elementary Education - Math (With IR and Cert.)
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Math (Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation) program is designed for students interested in the education of children in grades K-8, and
for those who are seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and
Arizona-approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will
possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and
experience in areas of educational psychology, philosophy, methodology, and curriculum development. All
courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher
Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and
research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 100
hours of observational and practice-based experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a fulltime,
16-week student teaching component. These educational settings must be state certified environments and
mentor teachers must be fully certified. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department
of education for certification requirements and program approval. Furthermore, teacher candidates should
consult the Grand Canyon University Academic Catalog, the University Policy Handbook, and an academic
counselor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing
program. Graduates of the Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education program are prepared to become
informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. Students and
applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and
program approval
| Concentration |
Math (With IR and Cert.) |
| Prereq GPA |
GPA of 2.25 or above |
| Prereq Degree |
High School Diploma or GED |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credit transfer restrictions vary by state. Please see course catalog for more information. |
| Courses |
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BS in Secondary Education - Math
Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Math program is designed for those who wish to teach math in grades 7-12. The program's required math courses offer instruction in college algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and calculus. A math-specific course in teaching methods is also included. Other teaching courses that are applicable no matter what course a secondary instructor teaches include secondary methods, educational psychology, cultural diversity, English as a second language, and the exceptional learner. The program culminated with full-time student teaching experience. Graduates are eligible for Institutional Recommendation, which may help them obtain their teacher's license.
| Concentration |
Mathematics |
| Prereq GPA |
GPA of 2.25 or above |
| Prereq Degree |
High School Diploma or GED |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credit transfer restrictions vary by state. Please see course catalog for more information. |
| Courses |
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