Mathematics Education Minor, Mathematics Majors

Professors: Cheryl Beaver, Scott Beaver, Hamid Behmard, Laurie Burton
Associate professors: Matthew Ciancetta, Matthew Nabity
Assistant professor: Ben Coté, Leanne Merrill

Mission

Teaching of mathematics and the communication of mathematical ideas. Faculty members believe that both the assimilation of mathematical knowledge and the enhancement of one’s capacity for mathematical reasoning are essential outcomes of a liberal arts education.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the effective use of mathematical skills to solve quantitative problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Demonstrate the ability to make rigorous mathematical arguments in axiomatic and nonaxiomatic systems.
Demonstrate effective written communication of mathematical concepts.

Core Courses

MTH 211 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I Credits: 4
MTH 212 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II Credits: 4
MTH 213 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics III Credits: 4
MTH 392 College Algebra for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Credits: 3
MTH 393 Probability & Statistics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Credits: 3
MTH 394 Introduction to Geometry for Elementary Teachers Credits: 3
or MTH 494 Geometry for Middle School Teachers Credits: 3
MTH 396 Elementary Problem Solving Credits: 3

Choose One

MTH 346 Number Theory Credits: 4
MTH 355 Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4 *
or MTH 398 Discrete Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 27-28

Note:

* If MTH 355 is taken to satisfy any part of any Mathematics major requirements, then neither MTH 355 nor MTH 398 may apply toward the Mathematics Education minor

Mathematics education minors must have a grade of C- or better in courses that are used to satisfy the minor requirements.