Your Future in Mathematics Education

Elevate your teaching career with our Bachelor of Science in mathematics education program designed for aspiring educators targeting grades 9-12. Led by dedicated, seasoned professors, our curriculum equips students with practical insights and research-driven teaching techniques, fostering their growth as effective educators.

Distinguished by its immersive approach, our program stands out through exclusive partnerships with Dorchester District 2, Charleston, and Berkeley County school districts. Through clinical field experiences and a yearlong placement during senior year, students gain invaluable exposure to diverse school settings, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the profession.

Experience the CSU advantage where education graduates are in high demand, with many securing coveted positions before graduation and earning accolades like Rookie of the Year. 

Embark on your journey to becoming a sought-after mathematics educator from Charleston Southern University, where we promote academic excellence in a Christian environment.


Resources for Future Teachers

Our partner, TeachSC, offers free support to anyone exploring a career in teaching. When you sign up, you’ll get access to 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 in fee reimbursements for costs like testing and fingerprinting, and a chance to win a $1,000 regional scholarship.

👉 Create your free account at TeachSC.org to get started!


Accreditation

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.

Mathematics Education: it's a calling

Students at CSU learn research-based methods for delivering math instruction. Some of our math education students receive job offers before they even finish their student teaching experience, some at the same high school where they completed their student teaching.

As a Mathematics Education major, you’ll take courses like…

  • Probability and Statistics
  • Calculus II
  • History of Mathematics
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Differential Equations

Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.

  • High School Math Teacher
  • Graduate Student
  • PhD Student in Mathematics Education
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College of Education

The College of Education ensures that candidates have practicum experiences throughout their time at CSU – starting with the very first education course through a yearlong senior placement for student teaching. 

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Wingo Hall

Wingo Hall houses classrooms for the humanities and education and faculty offices for the College of Education. Named for Henry C. Wingo.

[This degree] is an amazing and rigorous program. I was well-prepared to begin my career as a high school math teacher. I have become a fully competent, caring and committed teacher for my students, and I can only thank Charleston Southern… and the professors for helping and pushing me!

Nikki Deschaine Marlowe / mathematics education, ’13

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