Mathematics Major (B.S.)(Combined B.S./M.A.T. with Teacher Certification in Mathematics (Preschool-Grade 12) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities)
The Dual Degree Dual Certification program is a 5-year program that leads to teacher certification in Mathematics (grades P-12), teacher certification in Teacher of Students with Disabilities, a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree. Interested students must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program as an undergraduate. Students must successfully complete the undergraduate portion of the program in order to be admitted to the Graduate School and complete the one-year master’s portion of the program.
Please visit the Teacher Education Program website for the required undergraduate professional sequence of courses, overall course outline, and other important Program requirements, guidelines, and procedures. Students also are strongly advised to review the Teacher Education Program Handbook.
A minimum of 120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA. However, more than 120 credits may be required depending upon the major field of study.
Teacher Education Sequence
To be eligible for admission to the Teacher Education Program, a student must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in math major and collateral courses and have successfully completed 11 credits or more of math major courses. In addition, in order to remain in the Teacher Education Program students must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and 2.75 GPA in the major.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Mathematics Courses | ||
| MATH 122 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 222 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 335 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 340 | Probability | 3 |
| Mathematics Specialization | ||
| MATH 320 | Transitions to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 350 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 370 | Mathematics for Teaching | 3 |
| MATH 431 | Foundations of Modern Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 475 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Fundamentals of Modern Statistics I | 3 |
| Math Teacher Education Electives | ||
| Select a minimum 3 credits from the list (see below) | 3 | |
| Mathematics Collateral Requirement | ||
| CSIT 111 | Fundamentals of Programming I | 3 |
| PHYS 191 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 192 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Graduate Course | ||
| Select one of the following (Course will also count towards MAT portion of the program): | 3 | |
| Real Variables I | ||
| Real Variables II | ||
| Complex Variables I | ||
| Complex Variables II | ||
| Mathematical Computing | ||
| Abstract Algebra I | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Linear Algebra I | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Probability | ||
| Topology | ||
| Projective Geometry | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Applied Mathematics: Continuous | ||
| Applied Mathematics: Discrete | ||
| Combinatorial Mathematics | ||
| Graph Theory | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Fundamentals of Scientific Computing | ||
| Fundamentals of Mathematical Models | ||
| Fundamentals of Optimization | ||
| Professional Science Master Mini-Projects | ||
| Advanced Topics | ||
| Applied Industrial Mathematics | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Statistical Theory I | ||
| Statistical Theory II | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Practicum in Statistics I | ||
| Non-Parametric Statistics | ||
| Design and Analysis of Experiments | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
| Sampling Techniques | ||
| Total Credits | 54 | |
Math Teacher Education Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 323 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| MATH 335 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 360 | Mathematical Modeling in Biology | 3 |
| MATH 368 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MATH 398 | Vector Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 421 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 425 | Advanced Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 426 | Advanced Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 433 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Foundations of Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 451 | Topology | 3 |
| MATH 460 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 463 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 464 | Operations Research I | 3 |
| MATH 465 | Operations Research II | 3 |
| MATH 466 | Mathematics of Finance I | 3 |
| MATH 467 | Mathematics of Finance II | 3 |
| MATH 469 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 471 | Selected Topics in Modern Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 485 | Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory | 3 |
| MATH 487 | Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography | 3 |
| MATH 490 | Honors Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 491 | Research in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| MATH 495 | Topics for Undergraduates | 1-3 |
| MATH 497 | Mathematics Research I | 1-3 |
| MATH 498 | Mathematics Research II | 1-3 |
| STAT 401 | Applied Statistics for the Sciences | 3 |
| STAT 403 | Techniques and Applications of Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 441 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| STAT 442 | Fundamentals of Modern Statistics II | 3 |
| STAT 443 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 481 | Introduction to Statistical Data Mining | 3 |
| STAT 487 | Statistical Genomics | 3 |
| STAT 495 | Topics in Statistical Science | 1-3 |
| STAT 497 | Undergraduate Research in Statistical Science | 1-3 |
Teacher Ed Program Requirements (P-12, Bachelor's/MAT)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Ed Pre-Requisite Requirements | ||
| Health for Teacher Education | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Biological Sciences | ||
| Biology for Survival | ||
| The Biology of Human Life | ||
| Human Heredity | ||
| Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Personal Health Issues | ||
| Injury Prevention and Emergency Care | ||
| Study of Human Diseases | ||
| Perspectives on Drugs | ||
| Mental Health | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Health Education Methods | ||
| School Health and Community Services | ||
| Counseling Skills for Public Health Professionals | ||
| Honors Seminar in Science | ||
| Honors Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Science | ||
| Principles and Practice of Emergency Care | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Speech for Teacher Education | ||
| CMST 101 | Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement | 3 |
| Additional Teacher Ed Pre-Requisites | ||
| EDFD 200 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| or PSYC 200 | Educational Psychology | |
| EDFD 220 | Philosophical Orientation to Education | 3 |
| EDFD 221 | Historical Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling | ||
| Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling | ||
| Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling | ||
| Undergraduate Professional Sequence I | ||
| SASE 305 | Teaching for Equity and Diversity | 3 |
| SASE 312 | Educating English Language Learners | 1 |
| SPED 279 | Foundation and Philosophy of Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Undergraduate Professional Sequence II | ||
| READ 411 | Language Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 367 | Language-Based Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| Undergraduate Professional Sequence III | ||
| SPED 469 | Inclusive Methods for Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SPED 488 | Promoting Prosocial Behaviors in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| Graduate Sequence | ||
| SPED 566 | Creating Curricular Access for Adolescents with Disabilities 2 | 3 |
| SPED 586 | Educational Planning for Adolescents with Disabilities 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 43-44 | |
| 1 | Or pass the MSU Health Knowledge Test available through the Center of Pedagogy. |
| 2 | Courses will also count toward graduate portion of this program. |