B.S. in Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics Teaching Option
The Mathematics Teaching Option is designed for students who wish to become licensed to teach mathematics in grades 5-12. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible for licensure in the state of Montana. Secondary education students are encouraged to pursue a teaching minor in an additional content area and should contact an advisor for details. Obtaining a teaching minor will require more than eight semesters. For more information on admission to the Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching, Licensure, Professional Expectations and more, please visit the Teacher Education Program page.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate mathematical reasoning or statistical thinking.
- Students will demonstrate effective mathematical or statistical communication
- Students will develop mathematical or statistical independence in proving, problem solving, and modeling
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| HDFS 101IS - Indiv and Fam Dev: Lifespan | 3 | |
| M 171Q - Calculus I | 4 | |
| M 194 - Introduction to Mathematical Sciences | 1 | |
| University and Core Electives | 7 | |
| M 172 - Calculus II or M 182 - Honors Calculus II | 4 | |
| PHSX 205 - College Physics I | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 14 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| EDU 223IS - Educ Psych and Adolescent Dev | 3 | |
| EDU 370 - Integrating Technology into Education | 3 | |
| M 221 - Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| M 273 - Multivariable Calculus or M 283 - Honors Multivariable Calculus | 4 | |
| STAT 216Q - Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| EDU 211D - Multicultural Education | 3 | |
| M 242 - Methods of Proof | 3 | |
| M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation | 4 | |
| STAT 337 - Intermediate Statistics with Introduction to Statistical Computing | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| EDU 382 - Assessmt, Curric, Instructn | 3 | |
| M 328 - Higher Math for Sec Teachers | 3 | |
| M 333 - Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 6 | |
| EDU 347 - Managing the Learning Environment for K-12/Secondary | 2 | |
| EDSP 306 - Exceptional Learners | 3 | |
| EDM 404 - Methods: 5-8 Mathematics | 3 | |
| M 329 - Modern Geometry | 3 | |
| STAT 408 - Statistical Computing and Graphical Analysis or STAT 411 - Methods for Data Analysis I | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 17 | 15 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| EDM 405 - Methods: 9-12 Mathematics | 3 | |
| EDP 304 - Practicum: 5-12/K-12 | 2 | |
| EDP 305 - Practicum Lab: 5-12/K-12 | 1 | |
| M 383 - Introduction to Analysis I | 3 | |
| M 428 - Mathematical Modeling for Teachers | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 3 | |
| EDU 495R - Student Teaching | 12 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 12 |
| Total Program Credits: | 120 | |