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 Mathematics Secondary Education

If you love mathematics and can picture yourself guiding students through algebra, geometry, calculus, and more, we invite you to join our dynamic team of teachers and learners in an exciting journey to realize your potential and fulfill your promise as a mathematics teacher. Our Mathematics Secondary Education degree program provides a comprehensive history background along with all of the requirements for secondary teacher licensure.

Jamestown College Mathematics Secondary Education Distinctions

As a Mathematics Secondary Education major at Jamestown College, you’ll benefit from:

  • Numerous hands-on opportunities to meet and work with educators and students in the community
  • The latest information with regard to legislation and regulations affecting the teaching profession
  • Small class sizes with the focus on excellence in teaching and student learning
  • Significant opportunities for international study, hands-on field experience, and co-curricular activities

Proven Success

  • 99% average placement rate within six months after graduation for 2009 and 2010 graduating seniors
  • Jamestown College students are equipped with the skills necessary to face the demands and challenges of the teaching profession and who are well-prepared and confident that they will make an important difference in the lives of children and young adults.
  • Students are encouraged to join the Student North Dakota Education Association, a professional organization which exposes members to greater knowledge of their field and provides opportunities to meet other education students and professionals. Other organizations in early childhood education, reading, mathematics, and science also afford opportunities for participation.
  • Eligible students are invited to join Pi Lambda Theta, the international honor society and professional association in education.

Courses and Requirements outline the specific coursework for this major.

Our Academic Catalogs provide information on policies and procedures, the admissions process, programs of study, and degree requirements.

As course offerings can change from semester to semester, working with the Registrar’s office will ensure that your courses are kept on schedule so that you can graduate in four years.

Fatholah Kassemi, PhD
Professor and Department Chair
(PhD, Educational Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado; MS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Dayton)
College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Cosmos, Statics, Dynamics, Linear Algebra, Algebraic Structures, History of Mathematics, and Real Analysis
David Harpster, PhD
Assistant Professor
(Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Montana State University-Bozeman)
College Algebra, Precalculus, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I, II, and III, Applied Calculus, Calculus I, II, and III, Introductory Statistics, College Geometry, History of Mathematics, and Calculus for Teachers
Ashish Patel, MS
Assistant Professor
(MS in Mathematics; BS in Mathematics and Computer Science, University of North Dakota)
Ideas in Mathematics, College Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Visual Basic, and Advanced Web Design

Jamestown College
Mathematics Department
6034 College Lane
Jamestown, North Dakota 58405

Department Chair: Dr. Fatholah Kassemi
Email: fkassemi@jc.edu

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