Apr 19, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics Minor


If you enjoy math but are not quite ready to commit to a major, a minor in mathematics will communicate to others your interest and abilities in logical thought, persistence, attention to detail, and problem-solving.  If you start with a Mathematical Studies major and discover that your schedule or passion doesn’t allow you to finish, then you can still have a minor showing on your transcript.

Minor Requirements for Elementary or Secondary Certification


For more information regarding teacher certification with a minor, see the Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum . Students in an elementary or secondary teacher certification program are required to take the following courses:

Student Learning Outcomes


Students in this program will:

  • Achieve practical fluency in the methods and applications of calculus and introductory linear algebra.
  • Use appropriate mathematical techniques and ideas to solve problems and analyze real-world systems.
  • Become acquainted with formal mathematical reasoning, including proofs.