Mathematics Teaching Major, B.A./B.S.

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Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Mathematical Sciences

54 hours; 2.75 major GPA required

Students completing a teaching major must earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, a 2.75 major GPA, and a grade of C or better in all courses applied toward degree requirements.

Students pursuing a degree in Mathematics Teaching (grades 5-12) will complete all requirements for a degree in mathematics plus additional courses required for mathematics teaching majors. Successful completion of this degree will prepare students for a career in teaching mathematics in grades 5-12. Students seeking an Indiana teaching license must complete all requirements as mandated by the state.

Mathematics Core (30 hours)

MATH 230 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 253 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Credits: 3
MATH 335 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 362 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 410 - Introduction to Analysis Credits: 3
MATH 412 - Modern Abstract Algebra I Credits: 3
MATH 438 - Theory of Probability Credits: 3
STAT 241 - Principles of Statistics Credits: 3

Courses Required for Math Teaching Majors (18 hours)

MATH 291 - Mathematics for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
MATH 323 - College Geometry Credits: 3
MATH 353 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 388 - Mathematical Learners and Learning Credits: 3
MATH 391 - The Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 5-12 Credits: 3
MATH 492 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3

Elective Courses (6 hours)

Select six hours from the upper-level course offerings in mathematics or statistics, as directed by advisor (excluding MATH 392 , MATH 393 , STAT 436 and MATH 375 ).

Secondary Education Licensure Minor

Students seeking a teaching major that leads to licensure as a secondary school teacher (grades 5-12) are required to complete the Secondary Education Licensure Minor .