Mathematical Sciences (MT), B.S. & Mathematics Secondary Education Certificate (UMW)

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Students at Montana Tech completing the first four years of the curriculum outlined below will meet:

The requirements for the B.S. degree in Mathematics from Montana Tech
Montana Tech’s and hence the MUS system’s General Education core requirement.
Please refer to Mathematical Sciences, B.S. for further information pertaining to that program.
Advisor: Hilary Riser hrisser@mtech.edu

Students who are accepted for admission to and successfully complete the Teacher Education Program at The University of Montana Western, after successfully completing the 5th year, as outlined below, will be in a position to receive:

Montana Secondary Education Major Certification in Mathematics

Montana Tech

Freshman

Fall Semester

EDU 201 - Intro. to Education 4 credits **
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology and Child Development 4 credits **
WRIT 101 - College Writing I 3 credits
M 171 - Calculus I 3 credits
PSYX 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits **
M 194 - New Major Seminar in Mathematical Sciences 1 credit

Total: 18

Spring Semester

COMX 111 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credits
COMX 211 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 credits
STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
M 172 - Calculus II 3 credits
xxxx xxxx - Science Elect. w/ Lab 4 credits

Total: 15

Sophomore

Fall Semester

M 242 - Methods of Proof 3 credits
M 273 - Multivariable Calculus 4 credits
M 333 - Matrices & Linear Algebra 3 credits
BIOB 274 - Introduction to Evolution 3 credits
xxxx xxxx - Physical & Life Science Elective 3 credits

Total: 16

Spring Semester

M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation 3 credits
EDU 382 - Curriculum Instruct, Assess, 4 credits **
M 323 - Methods of Proof II 3 credits
STAT 332 - Statistics for Scientists and Engineers 3 credits
xxxx xxx - Humanities & Fine Arts Elective 3 credits

Total: 16

Summer Semester

EDU 444 - Classroom Management 4 credits **
EDU 311 - Multicultural/Global Education 4 credits **
M 4xx - Technology in the Math Classroom 3 credits

Total: 11

Junior

Fall Semester

M 351 - Algebraic Structures I 3 credits
M 330 - History of Mathematics 3 credits **
M 4xxx - Math Elective 3 credits
xxx xxx - Humanities & Fine Arts Elective 3 credits
EDU 481 Content Area Literacy 2 credits

Total: 17

Spring Semester

M 329 - Modern Geometry 3 credits **
M 376 - Topology 3 credits
M 352 - Algebraic Structures II 3 credits
xxx xxx - General Elective 3 credits
xxx xxx - General Elective 3 credits
EDU 371 Foundations of Ed Tech for Secondary Teachers 2 credits

Total: 17

Senior

Fall Semester

M 435W - Advanced Calculus I 3 credits
M 4xx - Math Elective 3 credits
M 4xx - Math Elective 3 credits
M 4xx - Math Elective 3 credits

Total: 15

Spring Semester

ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 credits
M 472 - Introduction to Complex Variables 3 credits
M 436W - Advanced Calculus II 3 credits
xxx xxx - General Elective 3 credits
xxx xxx - General Elective 3 credits
EDU 497 - Methods: 5-12 Math 4 credits

Total: 19

Total (Montana Tech) 116 + 28 (UM Western): 144

The University of Montana Western Courses

Fifth Year

EDU 495 - Student Teaching - Secondary Ed. 8 credits
EDU 306 - School Law 4 credits

Total (The University of Montana Western): 24-28

Note(s)

* Students planning on entering the Teacher Education Program at The University of Montana Western should apply and interview for admission to the Teacher Education Program at The University of Montana Western in the Fall Semester of their 2nd-3rd year. Upon acceptance into the Teacher Education program, Western will assign these students an advisor.

** These courses are required for secondary certification.

**** At least one of the two General Education Science Core Electives must include a lab.