What You Will Learn
If you love math and enjoy solving problems daily, plus have the desire to teach others, this Associate of Science degree program is for you. Designed for students wanting to major in Mathematics and to also enroll in education courses at CCM, this program guides you to, upon graduation, transfer to a four-year college or university leading to certification for teaching.
Now more than ever, teachers are in great demand. Plus, the job market is expected to grow over the next 10 years by 5% — tens of thousands of job openings in all grade-levels, from preschool through high school and every level in between, including special education.
As you pursue your associate degree at CCM, you can learn the latest methods and acquire the requirements governed by the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers.
Curriculum
A 32-credit general education foundation and a 16-credit mathematics core with courses in Precalculus, Analytical Geometry and Calculus forms the basis of your CCM education. The addition of a Teacher Education core – two courses in Education, one course in Linear Algebra and one course in Educational Psychology – prepares your aptitude for the field of teaching. First-hand experience and active participation in diverse and inclusive classroom settings through 25 hours of classroom observation rounds out your program at CCM.
Careers in the Field
Completing the Teacher Education in Mathematics program at CCM provides the opportunity to immediately become a:
- Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
Graduating from CCM with an associate degree is the first step to becoming a teacher. Transferring to a four-year college or university and successfully completing a bachelor’s degree program is the next step.
CCM has transfer or articulation agreements with the following public colleges and universities in New Jersey to aid in a seamless process:
- Centenary University
- Kean University
- Montclair State University
- New Jersey City University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Ramapo College
- Stockton University
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University
- Saint Elizabeth University
- The College of New Jersey
- Thomas Edison State University
- University of Medicine and Dentistry
- William Paterson University
Why Study Teacher Education in Mathematics at CCM?
Why Study Teacher Education in Mathematics at CCM?
- Fulfill your natural inclination of solving problems through math
- Use your logical thinking and analysis to embark on a life-long career path greatly impacting the lives of children to also grow into critical thinking and self-sufficient adults by way of mentorship, inspiration and creativity
- Learners with strong math skills are in demand, and the popularity of STEM programs for the adolescent years can open your door to many employment opportunities
- The outstanding instruction at CCM with experiential learning prepares you for advanced study and a child-related career in a constantly evolving world
- The Department of Mathematics at CCM is comprised of faculty with backgrounds in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics with experience in corporate, consulting and public education
- Our faculty strive to strengthen the mathematical foundation of all CCM students and are trained in the latest methods for teaching grades K-12 with the highest quality standards governed by the State
- A curriculum that blends academic and professional preparation and meets New Jersey’s Professional Standards for Teachers
Paying For Your Teaching Education
Earning your associate degree at CCM and becoming a teacher is an investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it? Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Behavior Observation in Education
Approximately 30 hours of field classroom observation and weekly seminars in which fellow aspiring teachers learn to apply the teaching methods they learn.
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and II
A three-semester sequence, analytic geometry in the plane, differentiation and applications, and integration are covered. Calculus II is a continuation and covers the calculus of inverse trigonometric functions, methods of integration, analytic geometry in the plane including polar coordinates and conic sections, hyperbolic functions, sequences and series, and parametric equations.
Linear Algebra
Selected topics including matrices and determinants, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, with applications from a variety of disciplines.
Your Teacher Education – Mathematics Faculty Advisor
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