Mathematics (4-8, Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
Mathematics majors with a focus on the 4th–8th grade teacher certification are prepared to meet the growing demands for mathematics teachers in middle schools and elementary schools. This BS program produces mathematics teachers for a competitive teaching position in our society. It provides the necessary education to prepare the graduates for graduate studies in mathematics or math education as well as exciting and rewarding teaching positions at the elementary or middle school levels.
Admission requirements for this program beyond university admission requirements.
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program at the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability is required for completion of teacher certification requirements with the undergraduate degree. All admission requirements are in accordance to Texas Administrative Code rules §227.10 and the HEA Title II accountability requirements. All applicants must meet the current certification requirements in effect at the time of application, regardless of the catalog year of degree plan.
Progression requirements for this program.
- Admission to the College of Education and P16 Integration is required for participation in Apprentice Teaching and Seminar (UTCH 4101, UTCH 4601). Students unable to be admitted to UTCH 4601 and UTCH 4101 will be required to substitute 6 hours, as recommended by advisor.
- Teacher Education Program progression requirements include GPA, course grades, certification courses, benchmarks/key assessments and testing.
Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
- Major requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Core Curriculum - 42 hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
020 Mathematics – 3 hours
Three credit hours apply.
Major Requirements – 60 hours
Mathematics Foundation - 33 hours
Middle School Mathematics Core - 27 hours
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| MATE 3301 | Fundamentals of Middle School Mathematics | 3 |
| MATE 3302 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Geometry I | 3 |
| MATE 3303 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Geometry II | 3 |
| MATE 3304 | Fundamentals of Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| MATE 3321 | Functions and Modeling | 3 |
| MATE 3317 | Perspectives in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| MATE 4392 | Research Methods in Middle and Secondary School Math | 3 |
Teacher Certification - 21 hours
Area of certification: Mathematics (4-8)
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 123