Mathematics Education Major and Minor (Early Adolescence – Adolescence)
As part of the School of Education’s Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP) Program, the Mathematics Education Major and Minor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse uniquely prepares students to be middle and high school teachers. Through coursework and integrated field experiences, Mathematics Education majors and minors focus on the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines, as well as instructional tools to make these aspects of the subject matter meaningful for all learners.
Students must apply to the School of Education for admission into the STEP Program during their sophomore year after completion of pre-application requirements. Once admitted to the program, students will further complete a sequence of professional education courses and field-based experiences that emphasize integrated and coordinated coursework. Upon completion of the Mathematics Education Major or Minor and professional education coursework students will be eligible for Wisconsin licensure at the Early Adolescence – Adolescence level (grades 6-12).
Mathematics Education Major (EA-A Licensure)
School of Education – Secondary Teacher Education Preparation Program
Mathematics Education Major Requirements: (44-46 Credits)
MTH 207 Calculus I (5)
MTH 208 Calculus II (4)
MTH 225 Logic and Discrete Mathematics (4)
MTH 245 Probability and Statistics (4)
MTH 309 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations (4)
MTH 310 Calculus III: Multivariate Calculus (4)
MTH 321 Teaching Mathematics with Technology (3) – Offered Fall Only
MTH 331 Introduction to Modern Geometry (3) – Offered Spring Only
MTH 421Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science in the Secondary School with Integrated Field Experience (4)
Electives: Select two courses from the list below. At least one course must be at the 400-level.
MTH 311 Number Theory (3) - Fall Even Numbered Years
MTH 317 Graph Theory (3) – Fall Only
MTH 320 History of Mathematics (3) – Spring Odd Numbered Years
MTH 353 Differential Equations (3) – Fall and Spring
MTH 407 Analysis I (3) – Fall Only
MTH 410 Complex Analysis (3) – Spring Even Numbered Years
MTH 411 Abstract Algebra I (4) – Fall Only
MTH 413 Topics in Linear Algebra (3) -Spring Odd Numbered Years
MTH 441 Mathematical Statistics I (3) – Fall Only
Additional Computer Science Requirements (3-4 Credits)
CT 100 Introduction to Computational Thinking (3) OR CS 120 Software Design I (4)
Professional Education Core (35 Credits):
See also the STEP Professional Education Core Advising Worksheet
EFN 205 Understanding Human Differences (3)
EDS 303 Foundations of Public Education in the United States (2)
EDS 309 Education in a Global Context (2)
EDS 319 Teaching with Integrated Technology (2)
PSY 212 Life-Span Development (3)
PSY 370 Educational Psychology (3)
Admission into SOE is required for the following courses
EDS 351 Language, Literacy and Culture in the Secondary Classroom with Integrated Field Experience (4)
EDS 492 Student Teaching Seminar (1)
EDS 494 Student Teaching – EA/A (12)
SPE 401 Learners with Exceptional Needs (3)
Students must pass the PRAXIS II: Mathematics Content Knowledge
STEP General Education Core Requirements (48 Credits):
See also the STEP General Education Advising Sheet for additional General Education coursework.
- Literacy: ENG 110 or ENG 112 College Writing and CST 110 Communicating Effectively
- Minority Cultures or Multiracial Women's Studies: EFN 205 Understanding Human Differences
- Students must complete two lab sciences, one in Physical Science and one in Life Sciences
For more information on the School of Education Requirements, please see the UW-L 2011-2013 Undergraduate Course Catalog. http://www.uwlax.edu/records/UGCat/Colleges/SOE.htm
