Mathematics Major for the High School Teaching Certificate (6-12) Bachelor of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 42-46
The Department of Mathematics features a fully approved Mathematics program that prepares candidates to teach grades 6-12 in Illinois public and private schools. The program is approved by the State Teacher Certification Board, in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education, and includes all the requirements for a major in Mathematics. Mathematics majors in this specialization must declare a major in Secondary Education. See advisors in the Department of Mathematics and College of Education for specific approval and a list of required courses.
Teacher Candidates seeking a Type 09 Teaching Certificate in Mathematics must complete the following coursework in the content area as well as professional education courses. For a detailed description of the courses please click on the appropriate link. Only grades of “C” and above are acceptable in professional education courses and in any courses counted toward any endorsement or certificate. A “C-” or lower grade will require that the course be repeated.
Degree Requirements
I. Core Courses in Mathematics Major for Teaching Certification (35-38)
| 13-195 | Mathematical Foundations for Secondary School Teachers | 3 |
| 13-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 13-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 13-250 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 13-305 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 13-315 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| 13-320 | Theories of Geometry | 3 |
| 13-325 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics | 2 |
| 13-330 | History of Mathematics I | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| 13-331 | History of Mathematics II | 3 |
| 13-360 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| 13-440 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| 70-200 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
*To apply to take the Content Examination in Mathematics, majors in this program must have earned a B – or higher in 13-195 Mathematical Foundations for Secondary School Teachers. Students who have scored 25 or higher as the Mathematics subscore of the ACT may, after consultation with the Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science, have this course waived.
II. Sequence Elective: Select one course from the following to complete one sequence: (3)
Algebra Sequence
| 13-306 | Advanced Linear Algebra | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| 13-441 | Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
Analysis Sequence
Statistics Sequence
| 13-316 | Probability and Statistics II | 3 |
III. Electives: Select one course (different from above) from the following: (3-4)
IV. The advanced writing requirement for Mathematics majors is satisfied by completing the following course: (1)
V. Please see Secondary Education / Bachelor of Arts for required Education courses.