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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 132Calculus I

4(4-0)

MTH 133Calculus II

4(4-0)

MTH 223Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory

3(3-0)

MTH 261Algebra for SecondaryTeachers

3(3-0)

MTH 332Introduction to Mathematical Proof

3(3-0)

MTH 341College Geometry

3(3-0)

MTH 362Problem-Based and Technology Enhanced Geometry for Secondary Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 363Problem-Based Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 375Discrete Structures

3(3-0)

MTH 462Capstone on Teaching and Learning Mathematics for Secondary Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 523Abstract Algebra

3(3-0)

STA 382QRElementary 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 233Calculus III

4(4-0)

MTH 334Differential Equations

3(3-0)

MTH 434Methods of Applied Mathematics

3(3-0)

MTH 436Elements of Complex Variables

3(3-0)

MTH 438Numerical Analysis I

3(3-0)

MTH 444Introduction to Differential Geometry

3(3-0)

MTH 499Capstone Course in Mathematics

3(3-0)

MTH 521Theory of Numbers

3(3-0)

MTH 532Advanced Calculus I

3(3-0)

MTH 545Introduction to Point-Set Topology

3(3-0)

MTH 573History of Mathematics

3(3-0)

MTH 578Combinatorics and Graph Theory

3(3-0)

STA 580Applied 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.