Mathematics Education Major (B.S.)
https://www.unh.edu/program/bachelor-science/mathematics-education
This professional degree program prepares students for teaching mathematics at the middle or high school level. The program is coordinated with the education department's teacher licensure programs. Students may complete the degree requirements with full teacher licensure in either four or five years.
Students electing the four-year option leading to licensure must plan for one semester of student teaching in their senior year; this requires careful planning with your program advisor to accommodate the scheduling of required MATH courses.
The five-year program includes a year-long teaching internship in the fifth year. The internship requires admission into a UNH Department of Education graduate program that leads to licensure.
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
- Requirements for admission to student teaching include receiving credit for EDUC 500 and a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
- In all courses used to satisfy the requirements for its major programs, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics requires that a student earn a grade of C- or better and have an overall grade-point average of at least 2.00 in these courses.
- For teacher licensure a grade of B- or better is required in all Education courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required MATH Courses | ||
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 425H | Honors/Calculus I | |
| MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 426H | Honors/Calculus II | |
| MATH 445 | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB | 4 |
| or CS 410P | Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python | |
| or CS 410C | Introduction to Scientific Programming/C | |
| MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
| MATH 539 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 4 |
| or MATH 644 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | |
| MATH 545 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| or MATH 645 | Linear Algebra for Applications | |
| or MATH 525 | Linearity I | |
| MATH 624 | Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics A (Number Systems & Functions) | 4 |
| MATH 626 | Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics B (Geometry, Statistics, & Probability) | 4 |
| MATH 700 | Introduction to Mathematics Education | 4 |
| MATH 760 | Geometry | 4 |
| MATH 790 | Historical Foundations of Mathematics | 4 |
| Capstone | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Required EDUC Courses | ||
| EDUC 500 | Exploring Teaching | 4 |
| EDUC 605 | Educational Perspectives in Critical Times | 4 |
| EDUC 701 | Human Development & Learning: Cultural Perspectives | 4 |
| Middle Level Pathway Requirements | ||
| MATH 601 | Exploring Mathematics for Teachers I | 4 |
| MATH 703 | Teaching of Mathematics in Grades K-6 | 4 |
| or MATH 709 | Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 6-12 | |
| Select one MATH elective from the following, chosen in consultation with academic advisor: | 4 | |
| Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 1 | ||
| Multidimensional Calculus 1 | ||
| Abstract Algebra | ||
| One-Dimensional Real Analysis | ||
| Foundations of Number Theory | ||
| Combinatorics | ||
| Upper Level Pathway Requirements | ||
| MATH 709 | Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 6-12 | 4 |
| MATH 761 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
| Select one MATH elective from the following, chosen in consultation with academic advisor: | 4 | |
| Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 1 | ||
| Multidimensional Calculus 1 | ||
| One-Dimensional Real Analysis | ||
| Foundations of Number Theory | ||
| Combinatorics | ||
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The full Linearity sequence, MATH 525 Linearity I and MATH 526 Linearity II, may be used to replace MATH 527 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, MATH 528 Multidimensional Calculus, and MATH 545 Introduction to Linear Algebra, MATH 645 Linear Algebra for Applications.
Note: EDUC 751B Methods of Inclusive Secondary Education: Literacies, Learning, and Transitions is a requirement for licensure and may be taken as an undergraduate.
Sample Degree Plan
This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.
Middle Level Pathway
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Inquiry Course | 4 | |
| MATH 400 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 445 | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB or Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python or Introduction to Scientific Programming/C | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
| MATH 539 or MATH 644 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis or Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 4 |
| EDUC 500 | Exploring Teaching | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 601 | Exploring Mathematics for Teachers I | 4 |
| MATH 545 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra for Applications or Linearity I | 4 |
| MATH 790 | Historical Foundations of Mathematics | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 700 | Introduction to Mathematics Education | 4 |
| MATH 760 | Geometry | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 624 | Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics A (Number Systems & Functions) | 4 |
| MATH 703 or MATH 709 | Teaching of Mathematics in Grades K-6 or Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 6-12 | 4 |
| EDUC 605 | Educational Perspectives in Critical Times | 4 |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 626 | Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics B (Geometry, Statistics, & Probability) | 4 |
| MATH elective | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 797 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| EDUC 701 | Human Development & Learning: Cultural Perspectives | 4 |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 129 | |
Upper Level Pathway
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Inquiry Course | 4 | |
| MATH 400 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 445 | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB or Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python or Introduction to Scientific Programming/C | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
| MATH 539 or MATH 644 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis or Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 4 |
| EDUC 500 | Exploring Teaching | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 545 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra for Applications or Linearity I | 4 |
| MATH 790 | Historical Foundations of Mathematics | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 700 | Introduction to Mathematics Education | 4 |
| MATH 760 | Geometry | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 624 | Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics A (Number Systems & Functions) | 4 |
| MATH 709 | Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 6-12 | 4 |
| EDUC 605 | Educational Perspectives in Critical Times | 4 |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 626 | Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics B (Geometry, Statistics, & Probability) | 4 |
| MATH 761 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 797 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| EDUC 701 | Human Development & Learning: Cultural Perspectives | 4 |
| MATH Elective | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 129 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Mathematics Concepts, Practices, and Curriculum. Well-prepared beginning teachers of mathematics:- Demonstrate robust knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts that underlie what they encounter in teaching of K-8 or secondary mathematics.
- Engage in appropriate mathematical and statistical practices, and use technological tools to solve mathematical problems, and incorporate educational technology in their teaching.
- Analyze and interpret mathematical curricula, assessments, and standards documents.
- Analyze and interpret students’ mathematical work.
- Demonstrate strong foundations of pedagogical knowledge, and effective and equitable mathematics teaching practices.
- Construct instructional explanations, develop tasks, lesson plans and unit plans, that advance students’ mathematical understanding.
- Recognize common patterns of student thinking related to particular mathematical topics, and articulate ways of supporting students’ mathematical thinking.
- Demonstrate positive and productive dispositions toward mathematics as a discipline, towards students as learners of mathematics and towards teaching mathematics in ways that support students’ sense making, understanding, and reasoning.
Mathematics Education (B.S.)
Location/Delivery: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Durham Campus [In Person Program]
This program is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure/certification as follows:
Teacher Licensure
Mathematics Middle or Upper Level
The University of New Hampshire has determined this program meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in:1
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Additional information and related resources are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.
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State specific post-education requirements are subject to change. Students are responsible for confirming these requirements in their state of residence and intended practice.