Minor in Mathematics Education

Desgined to:

prepare students to teach secondary mathematics
provide the strong content knowledge needed to teach mathematics
lead to Missouri teaching certification (can be augmented to meet the requirements in most other states)
combine instruction in mathematical content with courses that explore strategies for teaching matchematics
prepare students to enter a graduate program in mathematics education

Required Courses for Mathematics Education

The required courses total 21 hours. This minor will meet the concentratioon requirements for the Middle School Major.

Course Number	Course Name	Hours
*Math 17-171	Fundamentals of Mathematics	3
Math 17-118	College Algebra	3
Math 17-119	Trigonometry	2
Math 17-114	General Statistics I	3
Math 17-228	Applied Calculus OR
Math 17-120	Calculus I	4
Math 17-371	Algebra and Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers	3
Math 17-473	Advanced Topics for Middle School Teachers	3
	Total Course Hours Reqiuired	21

Math 17-582 Mathematical Methods for Middle School Teachers is the required subject field methods course.

*This course counts as a General Education course as well as a course in the minor area.