Mathematics, Teaching (BSMath)
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMath)
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is designed with a twofold purpose: to offer students a more extensive scientific program that may better prepare them for graduate study or employment, and to recognize students who choose to pursue a more demanding program. Students are given the opportunity to develop greater breadth and depth in their mathematical programs as well as to combine mathematics with a concentration in another scientific discipline.
Licensure
This program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements for certification as a middle grades or secondary school mathematics teacher in Texas. Students choose from certifications in:
- mathematics
- mathematics, physical science, and engineering
Completion of program requirements does not guarantee State of Texas teacher certification. For information about additional certification requirements, consult the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic advisor.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| M 408N or M 408C |
Differential Calculus for Science or Differential and Integral Calculus |
4 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| UTS 101 | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: Step 1 | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| M 408S or M 408D |
Integral Calculus for Science or Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus |
4 |
| M 341 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (093) | 3 | |
| UTS 110 | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 2 | 1 |
| GOV 310L | American and Texas Government | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M 315C | Foundations, Functions, and Regression Models | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| EDC 365C | Knowing and Learning in Math and Science | 3 |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| M 325K | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| EDC 365D | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| AST 307 | Introductory Astronomy | 3 |
| M 375D | Discovery: An Introduction to Advanced Study in Mathematics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| M 362K | Probability I | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| HIS 329U | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| M 343K | Introduction to Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| M 333L | Structure of Modern Geometry | 3 |
| M 358K | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 341.7 | Research Methods: UTeach | 3 |
| Communication (010) | 3 | |
| M 339U | Actuarial Contingent Payments I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| M 375D | Discovery: An Introduction to Advanced Study in Mathematics | 3 |
| M 361K | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| EDC 365E | Project-Based Instruction | 3 |
| Math Certification Requirement: additional Math from approved list | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| UTS 170 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| EDC 651S.3 | Secondary School Teaching Practicum: Math | 6 |
| M 348 | Scientific Computation in Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 325K | Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| Hours chosen from: (with a grade of at least C-) | 3 | |
| Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | ||
| Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | ||
| Choose a sequence below: | 8 | |
| Sequence 1: | ||
| Differential and Integral Calculus (Mathematics 408N and Mathematics 408S, or Mathematics 408K and Mathematics 408L, may substitute for Mathematics 408C) | ||
| Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | ||
| Sequence 2: | ||
| Differential Calculus for Science | ||
| Integral Calculus for Science | ||
| Sequence 3: | ||
| Differential Calculus | ||
| Integral Calculus | ||
| M 315C | Foundations, Functions, and Regression Models | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: (with a grade of at least C-) | 3 | |
| Research Methods: UTeach (Topic 2: Research Methods: UTeach) | ||
| Research Methods: UTeach (Topic 1: Research Methods: UTeach) | ||
| Research Methods: UTeach (Topic 7: Research Methods: UTeach) | ||
| Certification Areas (choose one; see course list tab for details) | 49 | |
Mathematics Certification | ||
Mathematics, Physical Science, and Engineering Certification | ||
| Professional Development (with a grade of at least C-) | ||
| EDC 651S.3 | Secondary School Teaching Practicum: Math | 6 |
| EDC 365C | Knowing and Learning in Math and Science | 3 |
| or UTS 350 | Knowing and Learning in Math and Science | |
| EDC 365D | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| or UTS 355 | Classroom Interactions | |
| EDC 365E | Project-Based Instruction | 3 |
| or UTS 360 | Project-Based Instruction | |
| UTS 101 | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: Step 1 | 1 |
| UTS 110 | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 2 | 1 |
| UTS 170 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| Subtotal | 84 | |
| Degree (see details below) | ||
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 0 | |
| Subtotal | 0 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 36 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Students are encouraged to become familiar with a variety of mathematical software relevant to middle grades or secondary teaching, such as computer geometry systems, spreadsheets, and statistical software. Whenever possible, the student should take courses and sections of courses that use these types of software.
To graduate, students must earn a grade of at least C- and at least a 2.00 grade point average in each required mathematics and science course and in each professional development course.
To be recommended for certification, students must have a University grade point average of at least 2.50.
For information about teacher certification requirements, students should consult the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic advisor.
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMath)
At least 42 hours must be upper-division. At least 21 upper-division hours must be completed in residence at the University. At least 18 hours in mathematics must be completed in residence at the University.
Students must earn a grade of at least C- in each mathematics and science course required, and a grade point average in these courses of at least 2.00. More information about grades and the grade point average is given in the General Information Catalog.
Course Lists
Mathematics Certification
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| M 340L | Matrices and Matrix Calculations | 3 |
| or M 341 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory (Mathematics 328K is recommended for students with substantial experience in writing proofs) | ||
| M 333L | Structure of Modern Geometry | 3 |
| M 358K | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| M 362K | Probability I | 3 |
| M 361K | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| or M 365C | Real Analysis I | |
| M 343K | Introduction to Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| or M 373K | Algebraic Structures I | |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Hours chosen from: (courses used above may not also be counted for this requirement) | 9 | |
| Introduction to Number Theory | ||
| Probability Models with Actuarial Applications | ||
| Actuarial Contingent Payments I | ||
| Introduction to Algebraic Structures | ||
| Applied Number Theory | ||
| Scientific Computation in Numerical Analysis | ||
| Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Numerical Methods for Applications | ||
| Algebraic Structures I | ||
| Algebraic Structures II | ||
| Discovery: An Introduction to Advanced Study in Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Foundations of Accounting | ||
or ACC 311 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | |
| Project Management and Economics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| Stellar Astronomy | ||
| Positional, Dynamical, and Kinematical Astronomy | ||
| Galaxies and the Universe | ||
| Physical Science: Methods of Astronomy | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I | ||
or CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | |
| Transportation Systems | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Elements of Computers and Programming | ||
| Elements of Software Design | ||
| Microeconomic Theory | ||
| Introduction to Electrical Engineering | ||
| Engineering Economics I | ||
| Statistics for Manufacturing | ||
| Introduction to Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology | ||
| Physics of Earth | ||
| Groundwater Hydrology | ||
| Decision Theory | ||
| Personal and Family Finance | ||
| Applied Thermodynamics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Operations Research Models | ||
| Deterministic Methods for Operations Research | ||
| Stochastic Methods for Operations Research | ||
| Numerical Methods and Programming | ||
| Mechanics | ||
| Engineering Physics I | ||
| Engineering Physics II | ||
| Advanced Statistics | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Subtotal | 37 | |
| Middle Grades Certification (with a grade of at least C-; mathematics certification only) | ||
| EDC 339E | Secondary School Literacy across the Disciplines | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Mathematics, Physical Science, and Engineering Certification
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory (Mathematics 328K is recommended for students with substantial experience in writing proofs) | ||
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M 333L | Structure of Modern Geometry | 3 |
| M 341 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | 3 |
| M 358K | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| M 362K | Probability I | 3 |
| M 361K | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| or M 365C | Real Analysis I | |
| M 375D | Discovery: An Introduction to Advanced Study in Mathematics | 3 |
| PHY 301 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Laboratory for Physics 301 | 1 |
| PHY 316 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 116L | Laboratory for Physics 316 | 1 |
| PHY 315 | Wave Motion and Optics | 3 |
| PHY 115L | Laboratory for Physics 315 | 1 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
| or CH 302C | Foundations of Chemistry II | |
| CH 204 | Introduction to Chemical Practice | 2 |
| E S 301 | Engineering Design and Problem Solving | 3 |
| M E 377K | Projects in Mechanical Engineering (upon approval of the projects by the UTeach Program) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |