Mathematics
Mathematics
Major - Teacher Certification
Mathematics
majors who are interested in teacher certification
at the secondary level must make formal application
to the teacher education program at the time of registration
for the freshman year. Students are advised to consult
with the teacher education program for information
regarding secondary teacher certification requirements.
Students majoring in Mathematics may earn a Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate (K-9) or a Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate (6-12). In order to qualify for certification each student must complete the following:
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All requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
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The liberal education requirements for teacher certification as required by the ISBE for either elementary (K-9) or secondary (6-12) level
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The required courses in professional education for either elementary, middle school, or secondary certification as listed under the Teacher Education Program
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The prescribed number of hours of approved pre-student teaching clinical experiences (Written verification must be provided if clinical experience is transferred from another institution.)
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Teacher Candidate Assessment (Applicants for certification will be required to complete successfully the Illinois Certification Test, which will include both a basic skills test and a subject matter test.)
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A grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 overall and 2.5 in the major.
Mathematics Major Courses Required for Secondary (51 semester hours)
Required Courses:
| MATH 175 | Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 182 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 271 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 275 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 280 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 326 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 331 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 351 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 371 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 375 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 389 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (Grades 6-8) | 3 |
| MATH 390 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics in High School (Grades 9-12) | 3 |
| MATH 490 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Two Mathematics electives at the 300-400 level | 6 | |