Bachelor of Arts Degree
with Certification in Secondary Education

The BA with Secondary Certification combines a strong major in mathematics with unique professional preparation for teaching in the secondary school classroom. Training in content, methodology, and field experience are supervised by mathematics faculty. Our graduates are in demand as teachers, both statewide and nationally.

Basic Requirements (36 credits): 

The following courses are required of all mathematics majors seeking secondary certification.

* Students may also satisfy this programming requirement by taking PHYS 261 and one of MATH 345, 382, 384, or 385.
** Be aware that MATH 360 is a prerequisite for MATH 361.

Elective Requirements (3 credits):

Students can tailor their program to academic interests and career goals with an elective choice. Students must take at least 1 additional 3 credit course at the 300-level. A list of these courses and their descriptions can be found here:  List of Courses

Minimum Competence Requirement
A grade of C- or better is required for ALL courses submitted in fulfillment of the major in Mathematics. Students may not enroll in any course having prerequisites unless the minimum grade of C- has been earned in the prerequisites or unless special permission has been granted in writing by the Chair of the Mathematics Department. Prerequisite courses may not be taken after successful completion of any subsequent course.

Total Credits Required for the mathematics major: 39

School of Education Requirements:

For Certification

*** Taught and supervised by the Mathematics Department.