Mathematics/Secondary Certification Major

This major prepares the student to teach mathematics and statistics in a high school setting. A minor is required, and a well-chosen one can increase the job prospects of a future teacher.

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts Degree

Graduation Requirements:

Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in the following University Studies courses: one English composition course, a mathematics course and a public speaking course.

A minimum grade of B is required in EDU 180, 280, 380, 480, and 485.

A minimum 2.75 GPA is required.

Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details.

SEC 420 and SEC 422 must be taken one semester before student teaching.

University Studies Requirements: 32-41 hrs
(see University Studies section in bulletin)

University Studies selections must include:

• MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• PSY 180 General Psychology

Required Courses: 28 hrs

• MAT 100T Transitions
• MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
• MAT 312 Mathematical Reasoning
• MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra
• MAT 417 Foundations of Geometry
• MAT 452Teaching Mathematics
• STA 253 Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis
• STA 440 Mathematical Statistics I

Required Limited Electives: 9 hrs

Complete at least one of the following:

• MAT 513 Modern Algebra I
• MAT 516 Introduction to Topology
• MAT 525 Advanced Calculus I

and at least one of the following:

• MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
• MAT 506 Mathematical Modeling I
• MAT 524 Boundary Value Problems
• STA 541 Mathematical Statistics II

and at least and 3 credits from:

• MAT 338 Ordinary Differential Equations, or
• courses from MAT or STA 400-599

Co-requirement: 3 hrs
One course in computer programming selected from

• CSC 145 Introduction to Programming
• CSC 232 Introduction to Programming in C#
• CSC 233 Programming in Python
• CSC 235 Programming in C++

Required for Secondary Certification in Mathematics: 33 hrs

Earn a minimum grade of B in the following:

• EDU 180 Exploring the Teaching Profession
• EDU 280 Educating for Human Development
• EDU 380 Inclusive Teaching of Diverse Learners
• EDU 480 Effective Pedagogy
• EDU 485 Professional Perspectives for Teaching

Complete the following:

• SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools
• SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
• SEC 422 Extended Practicum

Required minor (21 hrs)

Total Credits: 66-73 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements: 120 hrs