Bulletin Year: 2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog. | View this program in the current bulletin.

Completion of the mathematics courses, a teaching minor and the professional education sequence of courses lead to certification as a secondary teacher of mathematics.

Students majoring in secondary education mathematics must maintain a grade point average of 2.70 or greater with no grade below a “C” in the professional education sequence, the major and/or minor and required cognates combined.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos318.htm

Total Credits Required 134-137
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major35-36
MA 161 Calculus I [Div II] 4
MA 163 Calculus II 4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [Div V] or3-4
     MA 371 Probability (3 cr.)
MA 211 Introduction to Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra 3
MA 265 Calculus III 4
MA 310 Mathematical Models and Problem Solving 4
MA 312 Abstract Algebra I 3
MA 331 Geometry 4
MA 461 Mathematical Foundations from an Advanced Perspective 3
MA 484 History of Mathematical Thought 3
Other Required Course4
CS 120 Computer Science I [Div V] 4
Teaching Minor, Minimum24
Professional Education33
ED 201 Introduction to Education 2
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom 4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education 2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers 3
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher 2
ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School 2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School 11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching 1
ED 483 Educational Media Technology 2
MA 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics 4


Bulletin Year: 2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.