Mathematics: Teacher Certification (Secondary/Middle), B.S.

Collateral Natural Science requirements

(required, but not part of the major):

NOTE: Consult with the School of Education  regarding natural science requirements for Teacher Certification.

Mathematics Foundation, 18 credits

• MATH 225 - Calculus I 5 cr.
• MATH 226 - Calculus II 5 cr.
• MATH 230 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 4 cr.
• MATH 300 - Introduction to Proof 4 cr.

Abstract Algebra, 3 credits

Take either:

• MATH 331 - Abstract Algebra - Rings and Fields 3 cr. or
• MATH 332 - Abstract Algebra - Group Theory 3 cr.

Statistics, 4 or 6 credits

Take either:

• MATH 350 - Probability and Statistics with Teaching Methods 3 cr. and
• MED 350 - Teaching Probability and Statistics 1 cr.

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• OR

• MATH 356 - Probability and Statistics I 3 cr. and
• MATH 357 - Probability and Statistics II 3 cr.

Math Education, 12 credits

• MATH 340 - College Geometry with Teaching Methods 3 cr.
• MED 334 - Technology Tools for Mathematics Teachers 4 cr.
• MED 335 - Techniques in Secondary Education 4 cr.
• MED 340 - Teaching Geometry 1 cr.

Breadth Electives, 6-8 credits

Student Teaching, 6-12 credits

Take MED 398  (if you have more than one major, six credits in each, otherwise 12 credits in MED 398 ).

Communication in the Major

• MATH 300 - Introduction to Proof 4 cr.
• MED 335 - Techniques in Secondary Education 4 cr.

Capstone Experience

Satisfied by Student Teaching (Student Teaching is the Capstone Experience).