Mathematics Education (Grades 4-12) Major
Requirements
35 total credits
UW-Superior education programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to fulfill licensure requirements for the state of Wisconsin at the time of degree completion. Some requirements may unavoidably change as state requirements change; stay in close communication with your advisor throughout your program. If you seek licensure in a state other than Wisconsin, please see the UW-Superior Institutional Certification Office web page for further information and assistance.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math Required Courses | ||
| CSCI 170 | Programming and Technology for the Teaching of Mathematics | 3.00 |
| MATH 240 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4.00 |
| MATH 241 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4.00 |
| MATH 242 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4.00 |
| MATH 310 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3.00 |
| MATH 315 | Linear Algebra | 3.00 |
| MATH 362 | Topics In Geometry | 3.00 |
| Special Topic Required Course | ||
| MATH 320 | Discrete Structures | 3.00-4.00 |
| or MATH 344 | Differential Equations | |
| or MATH 370 | Probability | |
| Statistics Required Course | ||
| Select four credits of the following: | ||
| MATH 130 | Elementary Statistics | 4.00 |
| or MATH 371 | Statistics | |
| Advanced Level Mathematics Required Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4.00 | |
| Theory of Computation | ||
| Real Analysis | ||
| Topology | ||
| Abstract Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Complex Variables | ||
| Math Education Required Courses | ||
| MTHED 339 | Secondary Methods in Mathematics Education | 3.00 |
| MTHED 305 | Tutoring Practicum | 1.00 |
| Total Hours | 39.00-40.00 | |
Requirements for Grades 4-12 teacher certification licensure are listed in the teacher education section of this catalog. Students will also be required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in their math content courses before being placed for student teaching; otherwise, the students will be required to pass a subject specific Praxis II exam designated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in their math content courses.