About Our Secondary Education Mathematics Program
The Secondary Education Mathematics Program combines strong mathematical content knowledge with pedagogical training to prepare highly qualified mathematics teachers for secondary schools. Our curriculum provides comprehensive preparation in both mathematics and education theory.
Students develop deep understanding of mathematical concepts from algebra through calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics, while simultaneously learning effective teaching methods, classroom management, and educational psychology. Our graduates are prepared to inspire the next generation of mathematical thinkers.
Teaching Excellence
Master both mathematical content and pedagogical methods through comprehensive education coursework and hands-on teaching experience
Mathematical Expertise
Develop deep knowledge of mathematics from algebra through calculus, statistics, differential equations, and linear algebra
Real-World Experience
Gain practical classroom experience through student teaching, field observations, and educational practicum requirements
Why Teach Mathematics?
Mathematics teachers are in high demand nationwide, with excellent job security and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives. Our graduates are prepared to teach at middle and high school levels, with strong content knowledge and effective pedagogical skills.
Teaching Positions
- Secondary Mathematics Teacher
- Middle School Math Teacher
- High School Math Teacher
- Mathematics Department Chair
- Mathematics Coach/Specialist
- Private School Math Teacher
Educational Leadership
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Instructional Coach
- Mathematics Supervisor
- Assistant Principal
- Principal
- Educational Administrator
Extended Opportunities
- Educational Consultant
- Textbook Author/Reviewer
- Math Tutor/Test Prep
- Educational Technology Specialist
- Summer Camp Director
- Community College Instructor

Degree Requirements
The Secondary Education Mathematics program combines rigorous mathematical training with comprehensive educational preparation. Students complete extensive coursework in mathematics, education theory, and practical teaching experience.
Our curriculum meets state certification requirements and prepares graduates to pass the Praxis II examinations required for teaching licensure. The program includes student teaching in real classroom settings under the supervision of experienced educators.
Secondary Education Mathematics, B.S.
This program combines strong mathematical content knowledge with pedagogical training to prepare highly qualified mathematics teachers for secondary schools.
Education Course Requirements
This course is designed to acquaint the student with exceptionalities. Emphasis will be placed on the educational programs, problems and needs, laws, and the skills for assessment, observation, and recording the behavior of the special student. Practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
This seminar is designed to address issues and trends in behavior management. The seminar includes a wide range of theoretical approaches and correlating applications relevant for the field of behavior management. Emphasis will be positioned on viable comprehensive methodology and strategies useful for managing student behavior in educational settings. Students are expected to cultivate a practical understanding of the application of behavior management with diverse populations. In addition, the students are expected to formulate, design, conduct, write, and present a behavior management project. A practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): EDE 101
This course is designed to acquaint students with the use of tests as instruments of measurement for cognitive and diagnostic purposes; educational research development from the historical to the present studies in the field; methods of educational research for quantitative studies and knowledge of simple qualitative measures. The use of technology in testing and measurement will also be explored.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
This course is designed to provide field experience for candidates for the Teacher Education program in secondary schools. While enrolled in this fifteen-week course in practicum, students will participate in a student teaching experience under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. Students must pass Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching examination and Praxis II (subject area/content) examination prior to student teaching. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the competencies measured by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.
CREDIT: 15 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Area of Concentration (Mathematics & Computer Science)
This course is a review of algebraic techniques such as solving quadratic equations, composite and inverse functions, transformations and symmetry of graphs. Advanced topics in polynomial and rational functions and graphs; applications. Introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions and graphs; solving linear systems; solving systems of linear inequalities. Offered every semester.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 091 with a grade of “C” or qualifying placement test score.
The trigonometric functions: formulas, theorems, solving equations, and applications will be developed. Offered every semester.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 103 with a grade of “C” or qualifying placement test score.
This course is a study of real numbers, functions, limits continuity, differentiation, application of derivative, Rolle’s Theorem, Mean Value Theorem, anti-derivatives, the definite integral. Offered every semester.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 104 or MAT 105 with a minimum grade of “C.”
The fundamental Theorem of Calculus, areas, volumes, arc lengths, work, and pressure are examined in this course. Transcendental function, methods of integration, numerical methods, indeterminate forms, Taylor Polynomials, sequences, series. Offered every semester.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 221 with minimum grade of “C.”
This course examines polar coordinates, parametric equations, arc lengths, vector calculus, curvature, surface area, functions of several variables, partial derivative, gradient. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 222 with a minimum grade of “C.”
This course explores multiple integration, centroids, moment of inertia, line integrals, Stokes’ and Green’s Theorems. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 321 with a minimum grade of “C.”
This course explores probability, discrete and continuous distribution, estimate of parameters, confidence intervals and test of hypotheses, experimental design and analysis of variance, and distribution-free methods. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 322 and MAT 326
This course explores sets, relations, functions, algorithms, induction, counting methods, recurrence relations, probability, graphs and trees. Formal logic, if time permits. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 221 and one semester of a programming language.
This course examines the system of linear equations, vectors and matrices, determinants, vectors in R2 and R3, vector spaces, linear transformation, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors and canonical forms. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 221 with a minimum grade of “C.”
This course examines the first order differential equations, linear equations of higher order, power series solutions of linear equations, Laplace transform and linear systems of differential equations. If time permits, an introduction to partial differential equations. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 321 with a grade of at least “C.”
This course explores sample spaces; definition of probability; discrete and continuous random variables; normal binomial and Poisson probability density and distribution function; jointly distributed random variables; expectations; moment generating function; and central limit Theorem. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 222 with a grade of “C.”
This course emphasizes algorithm development through the use of a pseudo-language or flowcharts. Topics include procedures, functions, parameters, correctness, efficiency, decisions, iteration. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Corequisite(s): MAT 103 or consent of the instructor.
Topics in this course include: testing recursion, searching, and sorting. Data structures include simple lists, character data, multidimensional arrays, records, programmer-constructed data structures including linked lists, and external files. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): CSC 221
Students must complete one upper-level mathematics elective at the 300-level or above.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)Students will select topic for senior research culminating with senior paper and project defense. Offered every fall/spring. Both semesters required of all senior majors.
CREDIT: 1 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
Students will select topic for senior research culminating with senior paper and project defense. Offered every fall/spring. Both semesters required of all senior majors.
CREDIT: 1 SEMESTER HOUR(S)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and successful completion of the English Writing Proficiency Examination.
Inspire the Next Generation of Mathematical Thinkers
Join a program that prepares you to make a lasting impact as a mathematics educator. Combine your passion for mathematics with the skills to teach and inspire students at the secondary level.