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Mathematics 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.

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 3631 Probability and Statistics I (4 credits)

MATH 4980 Senior Research Project and Presentation (0 credits)

Subtotal 26 Credits

II. Required Electives

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

MATH 3560 Advanced Euclidean Geometry (3 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 4350 Abstract Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 4371 Modern Algebra I (3 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)

MATH 2710 Applied Mathematics: For Life Sciences, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Technology (3 credits)

MATH 3260 Mathematical Problem Solving (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:

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 2610 Applied Statistics (4 credits)

MATH 2710 Applied Mathematics: For Life Sciences, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Technology (3 credits)

MATH courses numbered 3260 or above, except 3350

Subtotal 18-20 Credits

III. Required Professional Education Courses

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

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