2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Mathematics Education (5-12), B.A.

The Math Education (5-12) major prepares students to teach Mathematics at the middle and/or high school level.  The program focuses on the content of discipline, as well as, the pedagogical skills necessary for teaching in a middle/high school classroom.

For specific Student Learning Outcomes see Education and Mathematics

I. Major Program Requirements

Required classes:

MA 131Calculus of Single Variable Functions

4

or

MA 121Differential Calculus

3

MA 122Integral Calculus

3

 

MA 232Differential Equations and Linear Alg I

4

or

MA 141Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

4

 

MA 233Multivariable Calculus

4

MA 301Teaching Math Content & Methds Mdl Grade

3

MA 306Real Analysis

3

MA 315Probability and Statistics

3

MA 321Math in the Mountains

3

MA 328Modern Applications of Discrete Math

3

MA 334Advanced Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

4

MA 342Applied Numerical Methods & Analysis-WI

3

MA 401Abstract Algebra and Modern Geometry

3

MA 421Math Optimizatn, Applications & Analysis

3

MA 471History Seminar in Mathematics

1

 

MA 422Senior Project

3

or

MA 499Senior Thesis

1.00 - 3.00

MA 422, MA 499: for a total of at least 3 credits

II. Other Program Requirements

Two semesters of college science approved by the mathematics department.

III. Professional Education Requirements

Requirements for Mathematics Education Major

AN 218Intro Native Am Studies(CDND)

3

ED 102Foundations of Education (WI)

3

ED 229Educational Psychology

3

ED 245Diversity Field Experience

1

ED 305Classroom Management

2

ED 318Content Area Reading & Sec Teach Methods

3.00 - 4.00

ED 405Education Seminar

2

ED 410Student Teaching - Major or Major/Minor

12

ED 412Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

3

 

HI 121US History I (ND)

3

or

HI 122US History II

3

or

HI 224History of the American West

3

or

HI 231Montana and the West

3

 

PSY 203Developmental Psychology

3

or

PSY 227Child & Adolescent Psychology

3

 

SPED 200Introduction to Exceptional Children

3

SPED 206Collab & Conf Tech for Educators

3

 

IV. Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching

Students pursuing a major in any Teacher Education Program must be accepted to the program.  See Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program for specific details. 

In order for students to student teach, they must submit an application.  See Admission to Student Teaching for specific details.

To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics for Secondary Education, a student must pass the mathematics senior exit exam and earn a grade of “C-” or better in all of the courses listed under “Major Program Requirements,” “Professional Education Requirements,” and “Other Program Requirements.” A lesser grade in any of these courses must be replaced before the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics for secondary education will be granted. In addition, lesser grades in any of these courses preclude taking subsequent courses for which the deficient courses are prerequisite.

Note:

  1. All secondary education students must consult both with the Department of Education and the Department of Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science and Physics.
  2. All Mathematics Education (5-12) students must meet the following requirements: 1) earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Professional Education Requirements, Major Program Requirements, and Other Program Requirements; 2) earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average for Admission to the Teacher Education Program; 3) earn a minimum 2.65 grade point average in Major Program Requirements, Other Program Requirements and Professional Education Requirements for Acceptance to Student Teaching.
  3. See Secondary Education Requirements.