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Our program supports dual enrollment for the following courses:
- Math 1120 (Introduction to Mathematical and Computational Thinking)
- Math 1130 (Quantitative Literacy)
- Math 1950 (Calculus I) – AP Calculus AB
- Math 1950 & 1960 (Calculus 1 and 2) – AB Calculus BC
Under special circumstances, the following courses are also offered:
- Math 1970 (Calculus 3)
- Math 2050 (Applied Linear Algebra)
- Math 2350 (Differential Equations)
Page sections:
- Benefits of Dual Enrollment
- Teacher Qualifications
- Requirements for Student Participation
- Teacher Scholarships
Dual Enrollment Benefits for Instructors and Students
- Professor available for visits and in-high school classroom lectures
- Teacher scholarships are available to those interested in taking coursework to obtain credentials to teach Dual Enrollment math courses
- Funds available for classroom/teacher resources
- Payment of substitute teachers and transportation costs for workshops and field trips
- Dual Enrollment-sponsored "Calculus the Musical" event at on campus in the Spring for all Dual Enrollment students and teachers
Teacher Qualifications
Credentials required to teach MATH 1120 or MATH 1130
Secondary Mathematics Specialist Certificate OR Master's degree plus 18 hours of graduate mathematics credit
Credentials required to teach MATH 1950 and above
One (1) of the following five (5) options:
- Graduate degree in the field(s) of Mathematics or Statistics (MA or MS).
- Graduate degree in a related field plus 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics (e.g. courses that count towards an MS or MA in Mathematics/Statistics),
- A graduate degree in education, if coursework was inclusive of 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics that would count towards an MS or MA in mathematics/statistics.
- A Ph.D. or ABD in mathematics/statistics or a math-related field (e.g. engineering).
- Tested experience deemed equivalent to academic credentials listed above. Part B provides specific information and guidelines for meeting this option. This condition is satisfied by having met at least of two (2) of criteria 1 trhough 3 below OR having met criteria 4 below.
- A graduate degree in education, inclusive of at least 9 hours of graduate coursework in mathematics that would count towards an MS or MA in mathematics and 9 hours in math courses designed for high school teachers.
- An earned MAT (Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics) or within one year of completion, if at least 9 hours of the graduate coursework in mathematics would count towards an MS or MA in mathematics and 9 hours of graduate coursework designed for high school teachers.
- Experience teaching the same/similar courses at the high school or college level for at least 3 years. in conjunction with a record of ongoing professional development deemed appropriate for such courses. (e.g. Teaching AP courses and participating in an accompanying AP Summer Institute.)
- Certification by a professional society in an applied/related field (e.g. American Society of Actuaries) and experience in business or industry for at least 3 years where applications of the content taught in the course is applied.
Student Requirements for Enrollment
MATH 1120 or MATH 1130
Completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
MATH 1950 and above
ACT Math subscore of 26 or above OR a satisfactory score on the Calculus Readiness Exam (CRE)
Teacher Scholarships
Additional information about scholarships for teachers can be found on the Scholarships page.