Secondary Education Mathematics Major
Students electing a major in Mathematics apply to the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development and meet admission requirements that include an average grade of 2.50 or higher in all (completed) mathematics courses in the program as well as completion of 8 credits of mathematics courses in the program. Students must maintain an average grade of 2.50 or higher in all (completed) mathematics courses in the program for retention and, along with satisfactorily completing required courses in secondary education (minimum grade B-), complete the following courses to obtain Mathematics certification:
Requirements
Secondary Education
| SED 315 | Teaching Mathematics in a Diverse Classroom | 4 | Spring. |
| SED 415 | Rethinking Mathematics Teaching and Learning | 4 | Fall. |
Mathematics
| MATH 212 | Calculus I | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| MATH 213 | Calculus II | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| MATH 240 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| MATH 300W | Bridge to Advanced Mathematics | 4 | Spring. |
| MATH 314 | Calculus III | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| MATH 315 | Linear Algebra | 4 | Fall. |
| MATH 324 | College Geometry | 4 | Spring. |
| MATH 431 | Number Theory | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
| MATH 432 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra | 4 | Spring. |
| MATH 441 | Introduction to Probability | 4 | Fall. |
| MATH 458W | History of Mathematics | 4 | Fall. |
Total Credit Hours: 53
Note: There are 90 total required credits for a Secondary Education Mathematics Major: 37 credits as required of all SED students and 53 credits of Mathematics Content courses.
Note: To enroll in SED 415, students must have completed the calculus sequence: MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 314; in addition to MATH 240, MATH 300, MATH 315, MATH 324; and at least concurrent enrollment in MATH 432. Prior to enrollment in SED 421 and SED 422, students must have completed all requirements in the mathematics major.