Mathematics Major for the High School Teaching License (9-12) / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 44-48

The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences features a fully approved Mathematics program that prepares candidates to teach grades 9-12 in Illinois public and private schools.  The program is approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education and includes all the requirements for a major in Mathematics.  Mathematics majors in this concentration must declare majors in both Mathematics and Secondary Education. See advisors in the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the College of Education for specific approvals and a list of required courses.

Teacher Candidates seeking a Professional Educator License with a Mathematics Endorsement must complete all requirements of the College of Education and the following coursework in the content area as well as professional education courses. For a detailed description of the courses, please click on the appropriate link. Only grades of “C” and above are acceptable in professional education courses and in any courses counted toward any endorsement or license. A “C-” or lower grade will require that the course be repeated.

Degree Requirements

Program: BA-MATH-A

I. Core Courses (30)

MATH-20000Calculus 1

4

MATH-20100Calculus 2

4

MATH-25000Calculus 3

4

MATH-30500Linear Algebra

3

MATH-31400Applied Probability and Statistics

3

MATH-32500Foundations of Advanced Mathematics

3

MATH-36000Real Analysis 1

3

MATH-44000Abstract Algebra 1

3

CPSC-20000Introduction to Computer Science

3

Additional Courses for Teacher Licensure (6)

MATH-32000Theories of Geometry

3

MATH-33000History of Mathematics 1

3

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OR

MATH-33100History of Mathematics 2

3

II. Sequence Elective: Select one course from the following to complete one sequence: (3)

Algebra Sequence

MATH-30600Advanced Linear Algebra

3

MATH-44100Abstract Algebra 2

3

Analysis Sequence

MATH-35000Numerical Analysis

3

MATH-36100Real Analysis 2

3

MATH-43000Complex Analysis

3

Statistics Sequence

MATH-31500Probability Theory

3

MATH-31600Advanced Statistics

3

III. Electives: Select one course (different from above) from the following: (3-4)

MATH-30000Differential Equations

3

MATH-30600Advanced Linear Algebra

3

MATH-30700Applied Linear Algebra

3

MATH-31000Discrete Mathematics

4

MATH-31500Probability Theory

3

MATH-31600Advanced Statistics

3

MATH-32700Introduction to Number Theory

3

MATH-33000History of Mathematics 1

3

MATH-33100History of Mathematics 2

3

MATH-35000Numerical Analysis

3

MATH-36100Real Analysis 2

3

MATH-42500Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH-43000Complex Analysis

3

MATH-44100Abstract Algebra 2

3

CPSC-31500Scientific Computing

3

IV. Advanced Writing Requirement (2)

The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of:
MATH-48000Senior Seminar

2

V. Please see Secondary Education / Bachelor of Arts for required Education courses.