Mathematics Major for the High School Teaching License (9-12) / Bachelor of Arts
Program: BA-MATH-1
Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Credit Hours: 46
The Department of Engineering, Computing 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 Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences and the Department 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 Department 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CPSC 20000 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or DATA 20000 | Introduction to Data Science | |
| MATH 20900 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 21000 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 22000 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 23500 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MATH 25000 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| MATH 30500 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 32500 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 44000 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 45000 | Real Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MATH 48000 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Additional Courses for Teacher Licensure | ||
| MATH 27000 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 32000 | Theories of Geometry | 3 |
| Sequence Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following to complete one sequence: | 3 | |
Algebra Sequence: | ||
| Advanced Linear Algebra | ||
| Abstract Algebra 2 | ||
Analysis Sequence: | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
| Real Analysis 2 | ||
Statistics Sequence: | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Advanced Statistics | ||
| Total Hours | 46 | |
Advanced Writing Requirement
The Advanced Writing Requirement of the General Education Curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of MATH 48000 Senior Seminar .
Professional Educator License
Secondary education majors must complete the professional educator program of study in their subject area. See content area for Secondary Licensure content requirements.