Mathematics Education Minor, 24 hours: B.S.Ed.

Location(s): On Campus

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CIP: 131311

This minor, when paired with the middle school major, meets the course requirements for certification in Missouri as a middle school math teacher (grades 5-9).

This is also a good minor for elementary education majors interested in specializing in teaching math and eventually working towards an Elementary Math Specialist position, instructional coach or math interventionist.

Required Courses

Required Courses (24 hours)

A total of 24 hours of mathematics are required for certification.

Pre-Calculus Algebra (also called College Algebra) and Trigonometry can be taken in place of PreCalculus.

If courses are transferred in from another institution at fewer than the Northwest’s credit hours, the total number of math hours to meet certification requirements still needs to be 24 hours.

MATH 17171 - Fundamentals of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 17114 - General Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 17117 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 5
MATH 17120 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 17280 - Methods in Teaching with Technology Credit Hours: 3
MATH 17371 - Algebra and Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Credit Hours: 3
MATH 17473 - Advanced Topics for Middle School Teachers Credit Hours: 3

Professional Education Requirements

See Middle School Education Program Requirements

Students must take MATH 17582 - Mathematical Methods for Middle School Teachers as part of their professional education requirements.

If MATH 17171 is also used to fulfill a Northwest Core Requirement, the hours may be counted only once toward the total number of credit hours required for graduation.

This minor, when completed under the B.S.Ed. Middle School Program, will meet Missouri teacher certification standards for Mathematics grades 5-9. Primary advisement for Middle School Certification is provided by the School of Education . Please also seek a secondary advisor from the content area.