Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Grades 8-12

The major in Mathematics Education prepares students to teach mathematics standards in grades eight through twelve. In addition to the curriculum requirements outlined, students pursuing this degree must meet the criteria for admission to the Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching, and the Kentucky and Alice Lloyd Teacher Standards. Upon completing this program, students must meet other specified Education Professional Standards Board requirements to secure certification.

Students in education must earn a 2.75 overall GPA in all coursework in order to graduate. Note also that in each of the following areas, a 2.75 overall GPA is required and no grade lower than “C”: professional education courses, all subject matter, and collateral courses.

Students should become familiar with their individual programs' requirements and work with their advisors to ensure that all degree requirements will be met. A guide sheet is extremely helpful in academic planning.

Alice Lloyd College resides in the heart of Appalachia and has over one hundred years of history. The mission of Alice Lloyd College is to educate mountain people for positions of leadership by Making an Alice Lloyd College education available to qualified mountain students regardless of their financial situation; Offering a high-quality academic program, emphasizing the liberal arts; Promoting the work ethic through a self-help Student Work Program in which all full-time students participate; Providing an atmosphere in which Christian values are maintained, encouraging high personal standards, and the development of character; Serving the community and region through appropriate outreach programs which utilize mountain people helping mountain people; Assisting deserving students in obtaining advanced study beyond their program at Alice Lloyd; Producing leaders for Appalachia who possess high moral and ethical values, an attitude of self-reliance, and a sense of service to others.

Students are encouraged to develop Christian-based morals at ALC and are taught The Purpose Road Philosophy. Additionally, students must complete courses in Leadership before graduating from ALC.

Students are provided with multiple volunteer opportunities and can choose to participate in our Leadership Education Programto further their dedication to serving others.

Alice Lloyd College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.