Math/Math Education
Mathematics education majors train to teach mathematics courses
in grades 7-12 in both public and private schools. Fluency in
mathematics is a critical skill in our modern-day society where technology
influences daily life. Mathematics is of the highest priority in current
educational curriculum, and those who teach children to understand and
to apply mathematics are preparing children with problem solving tools
used in numerous professions.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Name: Brittany Webb
Graduated: Class of 2007
Current job: Math teacher for Juab High School
"I loved my experience at SUU. The math department has outstanding professors who really care about your success. The great thing about SUU is that it is small enough to get one-on-one attention, which really helped me to succeed."
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POINTS of DISTINCTION
- Mathematics teachers are in high demand, and 100% of our mathematics education graduates are offered teaching positions.
- Mathematics Education majors gain a strong background in mathematics by taking courses nearly equivalent to general mathematics majors.
- The Mathematics Department faculty are models of excellent teaching and take personal interest in preparing future teachers.
- We offer excellent campus employment of SUU math students as graders, math lab tutors, teaching assistants and research assistants.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Teach in both public and private schools in grades 7-12.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
The Department of Mathematics is equipped with a tutoring lab; access to several computer labs with several computer algebra systems including Mathematica, MatLab and Maple as well as Geometer’s Sketchpad software; and access to the SUU supercomputer cluster and state-of-the-art classrooms.
The Center for Applied Research and Advanced Technologies (CARAT) is a collaborative effort among Southern Utah manufacturing businesses, community members and the College of Computing, Integrated Engineering and Technology at Southern Utah University
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- SUU Math Club
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Department Name: Mathematics
- Department Contact: Marty Larkin
- Website: http://www.suu.edu/cose/math/
- Email Address: larkin@suu.edu
- Department Phone: 435-586-5448
- Department Fax: 435-865-8666