Mathematics (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification

Program Overview

Mathematics Majors learn to appreciate the logical beauty of mathematical thought and how to use it to solve many kinds of problems. After taking the foundational courses, students choose from theoretical and applied mathematics courses as they pursue their career objectives. Through the internship program, they may gain practical experience. Graduates are prepared for employment as mathematicians in a variety of settings in industry, business, and government, and for graduate study. By taking the sequence of education courses, they can be certified to teach secondary mathematics (gr. 7-12).

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

CIS 181Computer Programming I

3
OR
CIS 191Web Development: Client Side

3
 
MATH 111Calculus I

4
MATH 112Calculus II

4
MATH 195First Year Mathematics Seminar

3
MATH 211Calculus III

4
MATH 261Linear Algebra

3
MATH 307Secondary Mathematics/Physics Instruction

2
MATH 362Algebraic Structures

3
MATH 382Geometry

3
MATH 412Introduction to Real Analysis

3
MATH 494Senior Mathematics Seminar

3
PHYS 211General Physics I

4
PHYS 212General Physics II

4
STAT 291Statistics for Mathematical Sciences I

3
EDSP 207Introduction to Special Education

3
EDSP 307Inclusion Practices

3
EDUC 201Education and American Society

3
EDUC 203Educational Psychology

3
EDUC 208Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 Schools

3
EDUC 331Instructional Design and Assessment for Middle and Secondary Grades

3
ENGL 1xx
(ENGL 122-ENGL 176, meeting QuEST literature)

3
HDFS 311Adolescent Development

3
TEP 210Sophomore Field Experience

0
TEP 310Junior Field Experience

0

MATH 494: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for major.

Complete one of the following sequences:

CIS 181Computer Programming I

3
AND
CIS 284Computer Programming II

3
 
CIS 181Computer Programming I

3
AND
CIS 283Business Systems Applications

3
 
CIS 191Web Development: Client Side

3
AND
CIS 291Web Development: Server Side

3
 
STAT 291Statistics for Mathematical Sciences I

3
AND
STAT 292Statistics for Mathematical Sciences II

3

Three credits from the following:

ENGR 365Linear Systems

3
MATH 301Numerical Analysis

3
MATH 308Differential Equations

3
MATH 341Mathematical Modeling

3
MATH 350Mathematics of Finance I

3
MATH 392History of Mathematics

3
MATH 405Introduction to Mathematical Research

3
MATH 490Topics in Mathematics

3
MATH 491Independent Study

1-3
Any STAT 3xx or 4xx course

3

Professional Semester:

EDUC 420Professional Issues in Education

2
TEP 407Student Teaching Seminar

1
TEP 410Secondary Pre-Student Teaching Experience

0
TEP 435Student Teaching:Secondary

9

Note: Students considering secondary mathematics teaching as one of several career options in mathematical sciences are encouraged to complete an additional 6 credits of MATH/STAT 3xx/4xx courses. This allows you to graduate with a Mathematics degree in addition to Teaching Certification.

QuEST Requirements

Experiential Learning requirement 0
QuEST requirements Credits
First Year Seminar3
Oral Communication 3
Created and Called for Community (W)3
Mathematical Sciences (MATH 111, MATH 112, or MATH 211)met/major
Laboratory Science (PHYS 211 or PHYS 212) met/major
Science, Technology & the World waived
Social Science (EDUC 203)met/major
European History or United States History3
Literature (ENGL 122 – 176)met/major
Philosophy and Religion3
Arts 3
First Semester of Language3
Second Semester of Language3
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural 3
Non-Western Studies 2 or 3
Bible3
Christian Beliefs3
Wellness course1
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism3
QuEST requirements39-40
Major requirements 91
Total credits 130-131