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
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 27 | |
| Mathematics Teaching Methods Course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| M 171 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or M 181 | Honors Calculus I | |
| M 172 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or M 182 | Honors Calculus II | |
| 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 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT 342 | Probability and Simulation | |
| or STAT 451 | Statistical Methods I | |
| 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.