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Mathematics with Secondary Teaching - BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching degree is a robust program designed to provide aspiring secondary mathematics teachers the foundation required for success in today's classrooms. This program is a double major in Mathematics and Education, incorporating a rigorous mathematics curriculum consisting of both content and math-specific pedagogy with a rigorous education foundation.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching degree program shapes mathematically minded leaders to become the leaders of tomorrow's classrooms. This 124 credit hour program emphasizes concepts, procedures, and pedagogy specific to secondary teaching. All courses develop reasoning abilities along with skills in precise communication of concepts. Problem solving is addressed throughout the program. Students are well supported through the program by faculty who provide mentoring and guidance, and through the Math Tutoring Lab, which offers individual guidance and help through the subject’s challenges.

Total Credit Hours: 124

Degree Plan

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 

Mathematics Core Coursework

MATH 2312Calculus I

3
MATH 2313Calculus II

3
MATH 2303Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3
MATH 2322Linear Algebra

3
MATH 3360Discrete Mathematics

3
MATH 3320Foundations of Higher Mathematics

3
MATH 3376Algebra in the Secondary Classroom

3
MATH 3335Geometry and Proof

3
MATH 3378Geometry in the Secondary Classroom

3
MATH 3340History of Mathematics

3
MATH 4380Capstone for Mathematics Secondary Teaching

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Mathematics Electives

MATH 2314Differential Equations

3
MATH 2340/ENGR 2340Computer Programming for Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering

3
MATH 3314Calculus III

3
MATH 3325Abstract Algebra & Number Theory

3
MATH 3346Complex Variables

3
MATH 3350Introduction to Real Analysis

3
MATH 3355Introduction to Numerical Analysis

3
MATH 3370Mathematics Modeling

3
MATH 4348Introduction to Number Theory

3
DATA 4365Data Mining and Machine Learning

3
DATA 4366Deep Learning

3
DATA 4390Capstone in Data Science

3
MATH 3331Mathematical Statistics I

3
MATH 3332Mathematical Statistics II

3
MATH 3333Statistical Methods

3
MATH 3337Stochastic Processes

3
MATH 4325Design of Experiements

3
MATH 4330Survival Analysis

3
MATH 4333Regression Analysis

3
MATH 4335Computational Statistics and Its Applications

3
MATH 4340Multivariate Analysis

3
MATH 4345Bayesian Statistics

3
MATH 4355Categorical Data Analysis

3
MATH 4360Time Series Analysis

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Education Coursework

EDUC 2305Foundations of Education

3
EDUC 2373Learning Theories

3
EDUC 2316Survey of Special Education in Secondary Settings

3
EDUC 3314Disciplinary Literacy

3
EDUC 3380Instructional Design

3
EDUC 3368Social Emotional Learning and Classroom Management

3
EDUC 3340Instructional Technology

3
EDUC 3383Curriculum Design and Assessment

3
EDUC 3385Culturally Responsive Teaching

3
EDUC 4305Clinical Teaching Seminar

3
EDUC 4905Clinical Teaching

9
Total Credit Hours:39