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Mathematics Education Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

The Mathematics Bachelor of Science (Teacher Licensure) follows the guidelines of the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics for undergraduate programs for teachers of mathematics. Students majoring in this degree should also check the Professional Education requirements found in Professional Education: Secondary.

Note: If the student’s high school mathematics courses and/or the Mathematics Placement Test indicate a lack of readiness for calculus, the student will be placed in one of the following precalculus sequences: MATH 1470; or MATH 1110 and MATH 1470; or MATH 1110, MATH 1170, and MATH 1470.

I. Required Core Courses

MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)

MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)

MATH 2480 Multivariable Calculus (4 credits)

MATH 3210 Foundations and Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)

MATH 3310 Linear Algebra (4 credits)

MATH 4980 Research Project and Presentation (0 credits)

STAT 3631 Probability and Statistics I (4 credits)

 

Subtotal 26 Credits

II. Required Electives

MATH 3230 Mathematics Concepts for Middle School Teachers (3 credits)

MATH 3560 Classical and Modern Geometry (3 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 4350 Abstract Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 4371 Modern Algebra (3 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)

MATH 3260 Mathematical Problem Solving (3 credits)

MATH 3710 Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)

MATH 3741 Numerical Analysis and Optimization I (3 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 3410 Introduction to Analysis (3 credits)

MATH 4240 Number Theory (3 credits)

Select at least 3 credits (not used above) from the following courses:

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this major.

*CS 2207 Computer Programming: BASIC (3 credits)

*CS 2229 Computer Programming: C/C++ (3 credits)

*CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)

MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)

MATH courses numbered 3260 or above
All STAT courses except STAT 3660

Subtotal 18-20 Credits

III. Required Professional Education Courses

Note: For specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog.

Note: ED 3440 has prerequisites not included in this major or requires consent of instructor.

Professional Education Core (33 credits)

ED 3440 Mathematics Methods in the Secondary School (3 credits)

Subtotal 36 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 80-82 Credits