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Northwest Missouri State University

Minor in Mathematics Education (Certifies Grades 9-12)

Desgined to:


Required Courses for Mathematics Education

B.S.Ed., Secondary Program (Certifies Grades 9-12)

Course Number Course Name Hours
Math 17-118 College Algebra 3
*Math 17-120 Calculus I 4
Math 17-121 Calculus II 4
Math 17-215 Discrete Mathematics 4
Math 17-351 College Geometry OR
     Math 17-555      Non-Euclidean Geometry 4
**CSIS 44-149 Scientific Computing 3
Math 17-473 Approved Department Electivies
(to total 30 hours, chosen from the following)
8
Total Course Hours Reqiuired 30
Approved Department Electivies
Math 17-114 General Statistics I OR
     Math 17-230      Probability and Statics 3
Math 17-321 Multivariate Calculus 4
Math 17-311 Elementary Linear Algebra 3
Math 17-415 Introducation to Abstract Algebra 3
Math 17-421 Intermediate Analysis 3
Math 17-518 Number Theory 3
A geometry course not used at the required course

In addition to the 30 hours, Math 17-580 Methods in Secondary School Mathematics must be completed as a degree requirement.

  * Requires a knowledge of trigonometry. Math 17-119 Trigonometry may not be counted as a part of the 30 hourse required for this minor.

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

** CSIS 44-130 Computers and Info Tech is a prerequisite course.

With proper choice of electives, this monor meets minimum Missouri certification standars for grades 9-12. Students should obtain a minor advisor early in the program.