Mathematics Education Minor
This minor contains course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the education/teaching concentration of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
To complete this minor, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
Individuals completing the this minor must also complete the education/teaching concentration of a major in another teaching content area.
Minor - Mathematics Education
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Summary
Core Requirements | 27 | |
Mathematics Teaching Methods Course | 3 | |
Total Hours | 30 | |
Core Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
M 171 or M 181 | Calculus I or | 4 |
M 172 or M 182 | Calculus II or Honors Calculus II | 4 |
M 221 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
M 301 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology | 3 |
M 307 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3 |
M 326 | Number Theory | 3 |
M 439 | Euclidean and NonEuclidean Geometry | 3 |
STAT 341 or STAT 342 or STAT 451 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics or Probability and Simulation or Statistical Methods I | 3 |
Total Hours | 27 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics Teaching Methods Course
Note: The course number EDU 497 covers many different teaching method courses. The section of EDU 497 entitled "5 - 12 Mathematics" is required for the Teaching Minor in Mathematics Education.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete the following course: | ||
EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach mathematics, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.