Advisors:
Students wishing to obtain their degree in secondary education, may complete their preparation for the basic teaching license with a major in mathematics in a four year program.
Degree Requirements for a Mathematics Education Major:
| CS 161 Computer Science I | 5 | |
| Mth 251 Calculus I | 5 | |
| Mth 252 Calculus II | 5 | |
| Mth 253 Calculus III Sequences and Series | 3 | |
| Mth 254 Multivariate Calculus | 5 | |
| Mth 280 Introduction to Proof | 4 | |
| Mth 311 Advanced Calculus I | 4 | |
| Mth 341 Linear Algebra | 4 | |
| Mth 344 Group Theory | 4 | |
| Mth 355 Discrete Mathematics | 4 | |
| Mth 365 Mathematical Probability | 4 | |
| Mth 366 Mathematical Statistics | 4 | |
| Mth 411 Capstone Experience | 4 | |
| Choose One |
| Mth 337 Geometry |
4 | |
| Mth 338 Axiomatic Geometry | 4 |
| Choose One | ||||
| Mth 345 Ring Theory | 4 | |||
| Mth 346 Number Theory | 4 | |||
| One Upper Division Elective | 3 - 4 | |||
The following is a possible schedule of classes for mathematics education majors for core classes.
| MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | |||
| Year | Fall | Winter | Spring |
| Freshman | MTH 251 | MTH 252 | MTH 253/MTH 280 |
| Sophomore | MTH 254, MTH 355, MTH 341 | MTH 365/MTH 344 | MTH 366, MTH 345 / ELEC |
| Junior | MTH 311, MTH 33x, MTH 346 / Elec | CS 161, MTH Elec | MTH 311, Educ Courses |
| Senior | Education | Education | Student Teach |
Prerequisite Skills: Students who have completed pre-calculus or an introduction to calculus in high school and receive a qualifying score on the placement test may enroll in MTH 251 Calculus. Others may find it necessary to take MTH 111 College Algebra and MTH 112 Elementary Functions before starting the calculus sequence. These students should be advised carefully.
Physics is recommended as the LACC science requirement for mathematics education majors.