Mathematics, BA 9-12 Secondary Education Certification

92 credit hours

Requirements

Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics must complete the courses for a minor in education and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics.

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

CSC 14400Computer Science I

4

MTH 24100Statistics for Natural Science

3

MTH 27100Calculus I

5

MTH 27200Calculus II

5

MTH 28500Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

3

MTH 30300Calculus III

5

MTH 31100Differential Equations

3

MTH 31500Linear Algebra I

3

MTH 32000Algebraic Structures

3

MTH 33000Geometry

3

PHY 30100General Physics I

4

Plus one of the following courses:

CSC 10011Introduction to Computer Science: Python

3

CSC 10022Introduction to Computer Science: Javascript

3

DSCI 11000Introduction to Data Science

3

Math Elective Courses

Students also must complete three credit hours of mathematics coursework selected from among the following options:

MTH 31300History of Mathematics

3

MTH 31600Linear Algebra II

3

MTH 32400Theory of Financial Mathematics I

3

MTH 32500Theory of Financial Mathematics II

3

MTH 32600Models for Financial Economics

3

MTH 34100Probability and Mathematical Statistics I

3

MTH 34200Probability and Mathematical Statistics II

3

MTH 34500Regression Analysis

3

MTH 35100Numerical Methods

3

MTH 36100Partial Differential Equations

3

MTH 37000Advanced Calculus

3

MTH 38900Undergraduate Research

3

MTH 39000-39999Special Topics in Applied Mathematics

3

MTH 49000-49999Special Topics in Mathematics

3

Education Requirements

COM 11000Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3

EDU 10000Orientation to Educational Experiences

3

EDU 11100School Observation

1

EDU 20200Psychology of Teaching and Learning

3

EDU 21501Teacher Education Seminar I

1

EDU 30710Content Literacy for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 32100Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology

3

EDU 33100Secondary Methods of Teaching Mathematics

3

EDU 34100Education of the Exceptional Child

3

EDU 34300Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management

3

EDU 38000Pre-Student Teaching Practicum

1

EDU 38700Reading/Writing across Curriculum

3

EDU 40400Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning

3

EDU 41000Student Teaching

12

Notes: (1) The total number of credit hours required for secondary education certification is dependent on the student’s major content area, as degree requirements in content areas vary.

(2) Students in secondary education (9-12) and K-12 certification programs must officially declare a minor in either secondary education (9-12) or education (K-12) in order to be recognized for the additional educational coursework completed.

See the description of the mathematics  major in the School of Sciences section of this catalog.