Mathematics Teaching (BS)

The University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in mathematics for students who wish to obtain licensure to teach in middle school,/junior high school and high school.

Students complete a core of mathematics courses in areas such as abstract algebra, analytic geometry, calculus, discrete mathematics, geometry, history of mathematics, linear algebra, number theory, probability, and statistics.

In addition, students complete professional education courses to prepare them for teaching, as well as complete early field experiences in local middle and high schools.

Before graduating, all students work as student teachers and obtain experience in providing education to middle and high school students. In addition, many of our students provide help with mathematics for area students from middle and high schools, or work as math tutors in the Math Lab.

Advisors work with each student in the selection of courses prior to registration each semester. Each student's study benefits from use of the Center of Mathematics Education Resource Library housed on the second floor of University Hall.

Mathematics teaching majors can join and participate in the student chapter of the honorary mathematics fraternity, Pi Mu Epsilon. Other opportunities include the University's Honors Program and study abroad programs—which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year in over 56 countries.