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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.

Graduates of the program are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching to teach mathematics in grades 7-12 in the State of Minnesota.

Requirements for entry into and completion of teacher licensure programs are listed under Professional Education: Admission, Retention and Completion, this catalog. Additionally, a minor in another discipline is recommended to increase employability.

Alert: New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

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)

Subtotal 26 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 1 course in the area of geometry (courses numbered in the 3500's or 4500's) (3 credits)
Select 1 additional abstract algebra course (courses numbered in the 3300's or 4300's) (3 credits)
MATH 3230 Mathematics Concepts for Middle School Teachers (3 credits)
MATH 3410 Introduction to Analysis (3 credits)
or MATH 4240 Number Theory (3 credits)

Select at least 6 credits with at least 3 credits in mathematics from the following:

CS 2207 Computer Programming: BASIC (3 credits)
CS 2229 Computer Programming: C/C++ (3 credits)
CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)
CS 3420 Educational Applications of Computers (3 credits)
MATH 2490 Differential Equations (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 Credits

III. Required Professional Education Courses

Note: For specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog.
Professional Education Core (34 credits)
ED 3440 Mathematics Methods in the Secondary School (2 credits)

Subtotal 36 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 80 Credits

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR MATHEMATICS MAJOR, B.S. (TEACHER LICENSURE)

The following is a list of required Mathematics Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure) courses by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible.

Freshman

MATH 1470 Precalculus (if necessary)
MATH 2471 Calculus I
MATH 2472 Calculus II
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

MATH 2480 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 3210 Foundations and Discrete Mathematics
MATH 3310 Linear Algebra
Liberal Education requirements

Junior/Senior

MATH 3631 Probability and Statistics I
Courses in the Field of Emphasis (consult with advisor)
Complete Liberal Education requirements
Complete Professional Education requirements