Mathematics Major, Teaching Concentration, BA

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This major consists of forty-eight credits.

For policies related to this major, please see Mathematics Department .

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in all MATH prefix courses up to and including MATH 241, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 is required overall for MATH prefix courses listed below.

Completion of Praxis II: Mathematical Content Knowledge (5161) with a score at or above the current minimum qualifying score for the State of Wisconsin of Public Instruction is required.

Mathematics Core Requirements

MATH 231 M - Calculus I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 241 - Calculus II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 251 - Calculus III Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 256 - Discrete Mathematics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MATH 351 - Probability Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 485 3KX - Mathematics Seminar Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Mathematics Teaching Concentration Requirements

MATH 121 M - Statistics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MATH 431 - Real Analysis Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 441 - Abstract Algebra I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 442 - Abstract Algebra II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 451 - Explorations in Mid/Sec School Math Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MATH 461 - College Geometry Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Further Recommendations

Students intending to pursue licensure for Middle/Secondary Teaching in Wisconsin through Edgewood’s Accelerated Secondary Program may qualify to take the first six credits of that program during their final undergraduate semester. Consult with your advisor to map out your courses accordingly.