Department of Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Degree, Mathematics, Education Emphasis

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Please use the SUU General Catalog as the authoritative source should the following information contain errors.

Recommended for students preparing to teach mathematics at the high school level. (Satisfies the requirement for the Utah State Board of Education Level IV Endorsement in mathematics.) There are also a number of school wide requirements listed in the catalog.

All courses to be counted in the major and minor (Mathematics and Mathematics Education) must be passed with a “C” or better. Students must take an approved comprehensive examination in mathematics, or mathematics education during their senior year, passing with a score at least in the 25th percentile.

Degree Requirements

Course Number and Title	Credits
General Education Core
Core Course Requirements (must take MATH 1210)	17-18
Knowledge Areas Requirements	19
University Requirements
BS Degree – Math or Science minimum requirement (12 hours)
Program Prerequisites (7 hours)
MATH 1050 College Algebra (prerequisite for MATH 1210 Calculus I)	4
MATH 1060 Trigonometry (prerequisite for MATH 1210 Calculus I)	3
Core Requirements (41 hours)
MATH 1220 Calculus II	4
MATH 1630 Discrete Math	3
MATH 2210 Calculus III	4
MATH 2270 Linear Algebra with Applications	3
MATH 2280 Differential Equations	3
MATH 3120 Foundations of Algebra & Analysis	3
MATH 3130 Foundations of Geometry	3
MATH 3700 Probability and Statistics	5
MATH 4220 Abstract Algebra	4
MATH 4400 Advanced Calculus I	4
MATH 4900 Methods of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	3
Elective (any upper division math course)	3
Free Electives (includes completing minor [average minor of 18 hours] & licensure requirements)	46
Total Credits, B.S. degree with licensure	130

Math Department