Math-Advanced

Students who plan to teach Advanced Math at the middle or high school level should complete a degree that includes the following courses:

Required Math Courses

MTH 251, 252, 253 Calculus I, I, III (12 credit sequence)
MTH 261 Introduction to Linear Algebra (must be taken before MTH 254) (4 credits)
MTH 254 Calculus IV (4 credits)
MTH 271 Mathematical Computing or CS 161 Introduction to Computer Science (or equivalent programming course) (4 credits)
MTH 338 Modern College Geometry (4 credits)
MTH 344 Group Theory (4 credits)
MTH 346 Number Theory (4 credits)
MTH 356 Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)
MTH 481/581 Probability for Math Teachers or MTH 482/582 Statistics for Math Teachers or STAT 451/551 Applied Statistics for Engineers and Scientists or STAT 461 Intro to Mathematical Statistics 1 or STAT 462 Intro to Mathematical Statistics 2
At least ONE approved upper division mathematics elective:
- - MTH 486/586 Topics in the History of Mathematics (highly recommended)
  - MTH 311 Advanced Calculus (required if applying for MST)
  - MTH 345 Ring and Field Theory
  - MTH 481/581 or MTH 482/581 or STAT 452/552 Applied Statistics for Engineers and Scientists II (to supplement the required probability or statistics above)
  - MTH 483/583 Topics in Geometry for Math Teachers
  - MTH 484/584 Topics in Algebra for Math Teachers
  - MTH 487/587 Discrete Mathematics for Teachers
  - MTH 488/588 Topics in Technology for Math Teachers

Total: 48 credits

When ready to apply to GTEP, students should request a recommendation form from the faculty advisor: