MATHEMATICS

DEPARTMENT




MATHEMATICS TEACHING MINOR

The minor, together with a licensing major (EA-A), is part of a program leading to a Wisconsin initial educator license to teach mathematics at the EA-A level.


*** Information about degree requirements and courses is provided here for unofficial reference only and should NOT be used as a replacement for advising. It is imperative that you refer to the official Edgewood College course catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure you are meeting your degree requirements.


DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. A teaching major in some field for early adolescent through adolescent education.

Thirty credits in mathematics including:

2. Required courses:

MATH 231 M Calculus I
MATH 232 M Calculus II
MATH 301 U Problem Solving and Proof
MATH 341 Linear Algebra
MATH 451 Explorations in Middle/Secondary School Mathematics
MATH 459 Middle/Secondary Math Methods (crosslisted with ED 459M)
MATH 461 Geometry

 

3. Choose one of the following:

MATH 121 M Statistics
MATH 351 Probability

 

4. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the above mathematics courses.

5. Completion of the Education professional requirements and licensure requirements for Early Adolescence through Adolescence (see the Education section of the course catalog). Admission to teacher education is recommended as early as possible.

6. Satisfactory Completion of the Major Field Achievement Test in Mathematics shortly before graduation.