Mathematics - Secondary Teaching (MTHT) - BT Major

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120 S.H. (No Minor Required)

2.75 GPA required.

The mathematics teaching major prepares students for teaching mathematics in grades 5 to 12. This program is administered through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the College of Education. Therefore, majors must satisfy requirements of and be admitted to the College of Education in addition to satisfying the requirements of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The College of Education course requirements are described under Professional Education Sequence. Students interested in a mathematics teaching major should contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for an advisor.

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Before a student is able to take Education courses needed for licensure, that student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit. This process is competitive as the number of students who can be admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades, passing the Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Student Teaching Requirements

To receive departmental recommendation for student teaching, a student must:

Complete all courses required for the major.
Earn a grade of “B” or better in MATH 160 and 165.
Earn a grade of “C” or better and achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in all MATH and STAT courses required for the major.
Meet the requirements of the College of Education.

Major Courses (55 S.H.)

Note:

◆ MATH 313 - Differential Equations is required for the mathematics major.
With the academic advisor’s approval, a different upper-division MATH or STAT course may be substituted for the mathematics major.

Required Mathematics Courses (26 S.H.)

MATH 117 - Precalculus with Modeling (4 S.H.)
◆ MATH 204 - Technology-Based Geometry (3 S.H.)
MATH 304 - Middle School Math Methods (3 S.H.)
MATH 306 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Schools (3 S.H.)
◎ MATH 307 - History of Mathematics (3 S.H.)
MATH 308 - Modern Geometry (4 S.H.)
MATH 337 - Probability (3 S.H.)
◆ MATH 347 - Number Theory (3 S.H.)

Professional Education Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

Note

EDFD 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement