Below is a list of the minimal mathematics/statistics coursework required for individuals needing a Departmental Recommendation to enter the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) in Advanced Mathematics and in Foundational Mathematics.
Secondary Education Program Requirements for the Advanced Mathematics
The program must include the following courses or approved substitutions required by the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics (12 courses).
Course | Credits |
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MTH 251, 252, 253, 254 Calculus I, II, III, IV | 16 |
MTH 261 Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
CS 161 Introduction to Computer Science or equivalent programming course | 4 |
MTH 338 Modern College Geometry | 4 |
MTH 344 Group Theory | 4 |
MTH 346 Number Theory or MTH 356 Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
ONE of the following: STAT 451 or STAT 461 or STAT 462 | 3-4 |
At least three MTH 48X or MTH 49X courses | 11-12 |
The MTH 48X and MTH 49X courses are currently being reorganized. Some courses are offered as MTH 410 in the 2023-24 academic year. Please contact an advisor for more information.
Program Requirements for the Foundational Mathematics (Teaching Grades 5-9)
The program must include the following courses or approved substitutions required by the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Course | Credits |
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MTH 211, 212, 213 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I, II, III | 12 |
MTH 48X or MTH 49X courses | 12 |
Only grades of C- or above count toward the requirements, and no more than three courses with a grade of P are eligible.
The MTH 48X and MTH 49X courses are currently being reorganized. Some courses are offered as MTH 410 in the 2023-24 academic year. Please contact an advisor for more information.