Mathematics (BS) Teaching Emphasis

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Mathematics: The Keys to Success

Share your enthusiasm for mathematics in the classroom! A math degree with a teaching emphasis will give you a solid foundation in complex math concepts and first-hand experience using the latest teaching strategies. You will be well prepared to share your in-depth knowledge with students in the secondary-level classroom.

Where It Is Offered Commerce

Duration 4 years

Foreign Language Required for BA, not BS

Delivery Face-To-Face

Total Credit Hours 120-122 hours

Thesis Requirements No thesis required

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Mathematics (BA/BS) Teaching Emphasis :: 1.3 SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN mathematics

Innovation and Discovery

Take on our mission to build a better Texas that is eager to compete in an interconnected world with creativity, ethical leadership and imagination. We don’t just discover the future; we make it.

Career Readiness

The College of Science and Engineering is a gateway to in-demand STEM careers projected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. and global economy.

Accomplished Faculty

Learn from an award-winning faculty including four College of Science and Engineering Regents Professors, a highly selective honor for exemplary contributions to the university, community and the state of Texas.

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Hands-on Research

Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover solutions with hands-on research in various fields.

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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

A degree in mathematics with a teaching emphasis will provide you with:

a strong foundation in trigonometry, calculus, discrete mathematics, geometry, abstract or linear algebra, history of mathematics and number theory
effective teaching strategies for STEM educators, including project-based learning techniques
an understanding of student learning styles
knowledge of technology use in the classroom
first-hand experience as a student teacher in the classroom

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Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

High school teachers can expect as fast as average job growth from 2018-2028.

High School Teachers

$60,320

Middle School Teachers

$58,600

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018

Mathematics (BS) with Teaching Emphasis :: Experience the Classroom

Experience the Classroom firsthand

Work under the guidance of teaching professionals with our field-based, residency program. As a mathematics with teaching emphasis student, you’ll have the opportunity to intern at a local high school during your final year. You’ll gain confidence in the classroom and acquire the skills needed for first-year teaching. As part of your degree program, you will receive course credit for this internship. In addition to the classroom experience, some of our students have participated in industry internships.

Mathematics (BA/BS) Teaching Emphasis :: 1.11 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

What You Will Learn

After finishing challenging, fast-paced coursework, you’ll be prepared for a technical career across a variety of industries.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

Foundation courses include calculus, probability, methods of mathematical proofs and statistics
Supporting courses include discrete mathematics, linear algebra and physics
Teacher education courses include project-based learning in STEM, pedagogy and classroom management in field-based environments, and roles and responsibilities of professional STEM educators
You will also participate in a teaching residency where you will perform all aspects of student teaching in a public-school setting, working closely with a public school mentor teacher.

Mathematics (BA/BS) Teaching Emphasis :: 1.12 FEATURED COURSES

Featured Courses

Math for Secondary Teachers MATH 460

Exploration of problems in algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus, Euclidean geometry, probability, statistics and discrete mathematics using technology. The course is intended as a capstone study for prospective secondary teachers of mathematics. Graphing calculators and computers will be employed to illustrate and encourage conjecturing and problem solving with an emphasis on applications. In addition, a brief survey will be made of major documents and resources pertinent to secondary mathematics teachers, such as the NCTM Standards.

Advanced Linear Algebra MATH 333

Covers real and complex vector spaces, subspaces, linear operators, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner product spaces, operators on inner product spaces, singular value decomposition and pseudo-inverse, canonical forms.

Discrete Mathematics MATH 2305

A course designed to prepare math, computer science, and engineering majors for a background in abstraction, notation, and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science.Topics include: logic, relations, functions, basic set theory, countability and counting arguments, proof techniques, mathematical induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recursion, sequence and recurrence, elementary number theory, graph theory, and mathematical proof techniques.

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Student Organizations

Alpha Gamma Alpha is affiliated with the Mathematics Association of America and is open to all who are interested in mathematics and how it affects the world around us. The membership fee is $10 per semester or $15 for the year if paid in the fall. Members will meet monthly to provide opportunities to socialize with classmates and faculty to discuss how mathematics is used in the world around us.

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