Mathematics Major for Teacher Certification: Grades 7 to 12 (B.S.)

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Restricted to students seeking secondary teacher certification in mathematics for grades 7 to 12. A student who does not complete teacher certification requirements will not be permitted to graduate with this major. A certification minor is optional.

Major Required Courses (35 cr)

MATH 161 - Calculus I (GE3) 4 cr
MATH 162 - Calculus II 4 cr
MATH 261 - Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 262 - Differential Equations 4 cr
MATH 300 - Discrete Math Structures 3 cr
MATH 302 - Introduction to Modern Mathematics 3 cr
MATH 304 - Applied Probability & Statistics 3 cr
MATH 323 - Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 420 - Abstract Algebra 3 cr
MATH 471 - Abstract Geometry 3 cr
MATH 480 - Senior Seminar in Math 1 cr

Required Electives (6 cr)

6 additional credits in 300-400 level mathematics courses except MATH 310 or MATH 476 .

Additional Requirements

A mathematics competency exam is required to be taken in the Senior year. Students should contact the department for information concerning testing times.

Recommended Electives

MATH 145 , applications course with examples appropriate for the high school curriculum.

Required Education Courses

Refer to College of Education section of catalog.