Mathematics Teaching
Students who have a passion for mathematics and want to teach middle and high school students how to solve real-world problems through mathematical reasoning, should consider the mathematics teaching major. Mathematics teaching candidates gain a solid grounding in the areas of statistics, calculus, analysis, geometry, modeling and abstract algebra. Several teaching methods courses give prospective teachers the tools to transmit that knowledge and serve the diverse needs of a classroom in an urban setting.
The major meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching standards for mathematics and combined with the program offered through the university's Urban Education Program, provides a path to licensure as a social studies teacher, grades 5-12.
Mathematics Teaching Major B.S. [fact sheet]
Urban Teacher Program Directory [pdf]
Teaching Licensure Grades 5-12
Students completing the Mathematics teaching major who wish to earn Minnesota Teaching Licensure for secondary education (grades 5-12) can do so by completing additional course work through the university's Urban Teacher Program. Please note that the university's Education Department has the primary responsibility for recommending students for licensure. For more information, visit the Grades 5-12 licensure for Urban Secondary Education page in the catalog.
The B.S. in Mathematics Teaching major is a part of the Math Department in the College of Arts & Sciences and is offered as a major.