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 131 | Calculus of Single Variable Functions | 4 |
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| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| MA 122 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
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| MA 141 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
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| MA 233 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MA 301 | Teaching Math Content & Methds Mdl Grade | 3 |
| MA 306 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MA 315 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA 321 | Math in the Mountains | 3 |
| MA 328 | Modern Applications of Discrete Math | 3 |
| MA 334 | Adv Diff Equations & Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MA 342 | Applied Numerical Methods & Analysis | 3 |
| MA 401 | Abstract Algebra and Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MA 421 | Math Optimizatn, Applications & Analysis | 3 |
| MA 471 | History Seminar in Mathematics | 1 |
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| MA 422 | Senior Project | 3 |
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| MA 499 | Senior 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
All Secondary Education majors must take ED 318 for 4 credits.
| AN 218 | Intro Native Am Studies | 3 |
| ED 102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 229 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 245 | Diversity Field Experience | 1 |
| ED 305 | Classroom Management | 2 |
| ED 318 | Content Area Reading & Sec Teach Methods | 3.00 - 4.00 |
| ED 405 | Education Seminar | 2 |
| ED 410 | Student Teaching - Major Or Major/Minor | 12 |
| ED 316 | Measurement and Assessment in Teaching | 3 |
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| HI 121 | US History I | 3 |
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| HI 122 | US History II | 3 |
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| HI 224 | History of the American West | 3 |
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| HI 231 | Montana and the West | 3 |
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| PSY 203 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 227 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
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| SPED 200 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SPED 206 | Collab & Conference 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:
- All secondary education students must consult both with the Department of Education and the Department of Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science and Physics.
- 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 2.75 cumulative grade point average for Admission to the Teacher Education Program; 3) earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average in Major Program Requirements, Other Program Requirements and Professional Education Requirements for Acceptance to Student Teaching.
- See Secondary Education Requirements.