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 SecondaryTeachers	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	Abstract Algebra	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 400 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 434	Methods of Applied Mathematics	3(3-0)
MTH 436	Elements of Complex Variables	3(3-0)
MTH 438	Numerical Analysis I	3(3-0)
MTH 444	Introduction to Differential Geometry	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 and Graph Theory	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.