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 with a major in secondary education mathematics must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).
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/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
|
| Required Courses in Major | 38 |
| MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR] | 4 |
| MA 163 Calculus II | 4 |
| MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR] or | 3-4 |
| MA 371 Probability (3 cr.) | |
| MA 211 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 for Educators | 4 |
| Two 400-level MA courses (exclude courses with middle digit of 5) | 6-8 |
| Other Required Course | 4 |
| CS 255 Computing for Teachers or | 4 |
| CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR] | |
| Professional Education | 33 |
| 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 |
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin
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