Math for students planning to Teach High School

Typically students who want to be high school math teachers double major in mathematics and secondary education, so that they are formally certified to teach and also have a degree with a major in mathematics.  We offer a B.A. degree in mathematics with the Teachers Option. 

This option starts with the standard lower division track in mathematics

MT-A142 Calculus I
MT-A143 Calculus II
MT-A244 Calculus III
MT-A266 Principles of Mathematics
MT-A315 Introduction to Linear Algebra.

The student  must then complete four upper division courses in areas specified by the requirements for secondary ceritification;

1. MT-A401 Elementary Theory of Probability (offered every fall)
   
2. MT-A405 History of Mathematics (offered every other spring)
   
3. MT-A411 Abstract Algebra (offered every fall)
4. An advanced course in geometry - either MT-A441 Foundations of Geometry  or MT-A447 Non-Euclidean Geometry  (offered every other spring)

Finally, the student must complete an upper level mathatics elective, with attention paid to prerequisites.

The need to double major in mathematics and secondary education makes this a tight schedule if students are to graaduate in four years.  Students are encouraged to contact bith the Department of Educational Studies and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science early, and to get an advisor in each department.