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Bachelor of Education Secondary Mathematics

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Fall Semester

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Coursework & Field Experience

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Full-Time

Red Clipboard IconCredits
120 Credits

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4 Years

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Looking to inspire a love of mathematical problem-solving for new generations of students? ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ's B.Ed. Secondary Education Mathematics program is designed to prepare math enthusiasts to be effective educators at the secondary school level. Acquire in-depth knowledge in subject-area courses such as algebra, calculus, geometry, probability, and statistics, while developing a strong foundation in pedagogy, curriculum, and educational foundations. This comprehensive program blends academic studies with invaluable school-based practicum components, enabling student-teachers to put theory into practice during their field experiences. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue careers as mathematics educators, curriculum developers, and related education and leadership fields.

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Full Program Details from the Course Catalogue

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary Mathematics(120 Credits)

    Offered by:Integrated Studies in Ed
    Degree:Bachelor of Education

Program Requirement:

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Secondary Mathematics program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in addition to the 120 credits for the program) for a total of 150 credits.

Note: Students entering this program from CEGEP or with Advanced Standing should have a strong background in their Mathematics courses. Students entering from CEGEP or with Advanced Standing without having completed two calculus courses and one linear algebra course (MATH 133, MATH 140, and MATH 141 or their equivalents) will be required to make up any deficiencies in these courses over and above the degree requirements.

The aim of the B.Ed. Secondary Education program is to prepare strong beginning teachers for the secondary school level.

This integrated program consists of courses in Education (including field experiences) and courses in the subject area of the teaching specialization. Students also take 6 credits of free electives. For all teacher education programs, course sequencing is highly structured. For this reason, the advising information in this eCalendar section must be used in conjunction with the summary companion document (Program Overview) found at .

The Secondary Mathematics program provides students with the learning opportunities needed to become proficient Mathematics teachers.

Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University to the Quebec Ministry of Education for Quebec teacher certification. For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs", "Undergraduate Education Programs", and "Quebec Teacher Certification".

Freshman Program

Students normally complete 30 credits in their Freshman (U0) year.

The Freshman year is the time to take introductory-level courses in Mathematics, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as teachable subject areas within B.Ed. programs (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). Students should also investigate the possibility of taking one of the First Year Seminar courses offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science.

Students in the Secondary Mathematics program must complete three Math prerequisite courses in their Freshman year, MATH 133, MATH 140, and MATH 141.

In addition, students select courses from the recommended list below or other courses in consultation with the Program Adviser. The French Second Language (FRSL) courses suggested require a placement test to determine the appropriate course level.


  • EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Ed. 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 101 Beginners French 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 102 Beginners French 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 207D1 Elementary French 01 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 207D2 Elementary French 01 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 211D1 Oral and Written French 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 211D2 Oral and Written French 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MATH 133 Linear Algebra and Geometry 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MATH 140 Calculus 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MATH 141 Calculus 2 4 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • RELG 204 Judaism, Christianity&Islam 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • RELG 207 Intro to Study of Religions 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • WCOM 250 Research Essay and Rhetoric 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Required Courses (60 credits)


  • EDEC 201 1st Year Professional Seminar 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Cert.
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 233 Indigenous Education 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 247 Policy Issues:QC&Indigenous Ed 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 254 Second Prof Seminar (Sec) 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 262 Media, Tech. and Education 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 351 Third Prof Seminar (Sec) 2 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 404 4th Yr Prof. Seminar (Sec) 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDES 350 Classroom Practices 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDES 353 Teaching Sec. Mathematics 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDES 453 Teaching Sec. Mathematics 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDFE 200 First Field Exp. (K/Elem&Sec) 2 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDFE 254 Second Field Exp. (Sec) 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDFE 351 Third Field Exp. (Sec) 8 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDFE 451 Fourth Field Exp. (Sec) 7 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPE 300 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPE 304 Measurement and Evaluation 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPI 309 Diverse Learners 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schls 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer




    Complementary Courses (3 credits)

    3 credits selected as described below.



      Multicultural Education

      3 credits from:


      • EDEC 248 Equity and Education 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • EDEC 249 Global Ed. and Social Justice 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer




        Secondary Mathematics Subject Area (51 credits)

        Secondary Mathematics students complete 51 credits selected in consultation with the Program Adviser in one of two options.
        Option 1
        21 credits from the list of "Required Mathematics Courses" and
        30 credits from the list of "Complementary Mathematics Courses"

        Or

        Option 2:
        21 credits from the list of "Required Mathematics Courses" and
        15 credits from the list of "Complementary Mathematics Courses"
        And
        15 credits of designated courses in another unofficial "teachable" subject area (English, Social Sciences, or Science and Technology - see an adviser for courses).



          Required Mathematics Courses (21 credits)


          • MATH 222 Calculus 3 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 223 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 228 Classical Geometry 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Eqns 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 323 Probability 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 324 Statistics 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 338 History & Philosophy of Math 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer


          Complementary Mathematics Courses

          (30 OR 15 credits)

          3 credits from:


          • MATH 235 Algebra 1 3 Credits*
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 242 Analysis 1 3 Credits*
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          * Should be taken in Year 1 or Year 2


          27 credits from the list below for Secondary Mathematics Option 1 students or
          12 credits from the list below for Secondary Mathematics Option 2 students


          • COMP 202 Foundations of Programming 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • COMP 230 Logic and Computability 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • EDTL 520 Persp on Knowl in Math & Sci 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 235 Algebra 1 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 236 Algebra 2 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 242 Analysis 1 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 243 Analysis 2 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 314 Advanced Calculus 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 316 Complex Variables 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 317 Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 318 Mathematical Logic 3 Credits**
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 319 Partial Differential Equations 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 326 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 327 Matrix Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 329 Theory of Interest 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 340 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 346 Number Theory 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 348 Euclidean Geometry 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 417 Linear Optimization 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 423 Applied Regression 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 447 Intro. to Stochastic Processes 3 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 523 Generalized Linear Models 4 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 524 Nonparametric Statistics 4 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • MATH 525 Sampling Theory & Applications 4 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          • PHIL 210 Intro to Deductive Logic 1 3 Credits**
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
            • Winter
            • Summer

          ** Students cannot receive credit for both.


          Unofficial "Teachable" Subject Area

          15 credits

          15 credits of designated courses for Secondary Mathematics Option 2 students (English, Social Sciences, or Science and Technology - see an adviser for course selection)



            Electives (6 credits)

            Note: Students who have chosen to do 36 credits in one teachable subject and 15 credits in another will use 3 credits of electives to take the Secondary Teaching Methods course needed for their second unofficial teachable subject.



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              Time Limit

              5 years after initial registration and within 150 credits *Students who enter into a Freshman/Foundation Year become subject to these regulations one year after their initial registration.

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