Mathematics Major, B.S. in Ed., Standard Secondary Certificate
B.S. in Education, Standard Secondary Certificate
Admissions Requirements; Retention & Termination Standards
To declare a major, students must have completed MTH 132 with a grade of B- or higher.
A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors.
All professional education courses (MTH 261, MTH 362, MTH 363, & MTH 462) must be completed with a grade of C+ or better.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (38 hours)
| MTH 132 | Calculus I | 4(4-0) |
| MTH 133 | Calculus II | 4(4-0) |
| MTH 223 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 261 | Algebra for Secondary Teachers | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 332 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 341 | College Geometry | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 362 | Problem-Based and Technology Enhanced Geometry for Secondary Teachers | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 363 | Problem-Based Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 375 | Discrete Structures | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 462 | Capstone on Teaching and Learning Mathematics for Secondary Teachers | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 523 | Modern Algebra I | 3(3-0) |
| STA 382QR | Elementary Statistical Analysis | 3(3-0) |
Electives (6-7 hours)
A minimum of two additional courses is required. At least one of these must be numbered 500 or above. These courses are to be selected from the following list:
| MTH 233 | Calculus III | 4(4-0) |
| MTH 334 | Differential Equations | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 499 | Capstone Course in Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 521 | Theory of Numbers | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 532 | Advanced Calculus I | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 545 | Introduction to Point-Set Topology | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 573 | History of Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
| MTH 578 | Combinatorics I | 3(3-0) |
| STA 580 | Applied Statistical Methods I | 3(3-0) |
Electives are to be selected from MTH or STA in consultation with and approved by a mathematics advisor.
Total: 44-45 semester hours
Note: See notes on double counting at the end of this section.