Mathematics Comprehensive Major: Secondary Licensure Emphasis

Program Requirements

The Secondary Licensure Emphasis qualifies students for a State of Colorado teaching license to teach mathematics at the junior high, middle school or high school. Successful completion of this program requires a minimum of 50 credits including 25 credits from the Mathematics Core, 13 credits from the Mathematics Education Core, and 12 elective courses.  Students must also fulfill the requirements for the Secondary Licensure Option (described under Education).  Students interested in pursuing this comprehensive program should consult with the Teacher Education Program advisor in addition to their advisor in their major as soon as possible.

Mathematics Core
CS 190Computer Science I3
MATH 151Calculus I (GT-MA1)4
MATH 251Calculus II4
MATH 260Applied Linear Algebra3
MATH 451Analysis I3
MATH 471Abstract Algebra I3
MATH 495Senior Seminar2
Choose one of the following:3
Discrete Mathematics
Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
Total Credits25

And the courses listed below. In addition, the student must fulfill the requirements of the Secondary Licensure Program (see description under Education). 

Mathematics Education Core
MATH 213Probability and Statistics (GT-MA1)3
MATH 330Topics in Geometry3
MATH 367Current Trends in Mathematics Education3
MATH 390Introduction to Peer Tutoring in Mathematics1
Choose one of the following:3
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
Statistical Modeling and Simulation
Mathematics Electives
Select at least 12 credits of the following:12
Computer Science II
Calculus III
Any upper division mathematics course excluding MATH 317 and MATH 323
Total Credits25

Pre-calculus ready

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
CS 190 Computer Science I 3
EDUC 000 Education Gateway Course 0
ENG 102 Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area I) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area III) 3
HWTR 100 First Year Seminar 1
MATH 141 Precalculus (GT-MA1) 4
 Credits17
Spring
Gen Ed General Education (Area I) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area III) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Natural Sciences w/lab) 4
MATH 151 Calculus I (GT-MA1) 4
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics (GT-MA1) 3
 Credits17
Year Two
Fall
ENG 103 Writing and Rhetoric II (GT-CO2) 3
MATH 220 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 3
MATH 251 Calculus II 4
MATH 260 Applied Linear Algebra 3
MATH 300 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3
 Credits16
Spring
Elective Elective 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area I) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Natural Sciences w/lab) 4
MATH Elective Elective course 3-4
MATH 367 Current Trends in Mathematics Education 3
 Credits16-17
Year Three
Fall
EDUC 340 Application of Pedagogy and Practice 3
Elective Elective 3
MATH 330 Topics in Geometry 3
MATH 451 Analysis I 3
MATH 495 Senior Seminar 2
MATH Elective Elective course 2-4
 Credits16-18
Spring
Elective Elective 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area III) 3
MATH 390 Introduction to Peer Tutoring in Mathematics 1
MATH 471 Abstract Algebra I 3
MATH Elective Elective course 5-7
 Credits15-17
Year Four
Fall
EDUC 403 INSTRTN&ASMT IN CONTENT AREA 3
EDUC 404 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3
EDUC 405 Data-driven Instructional Practices 3
EDUC 409 Secondary Student Teaching 3
EDUC 424 Differentiation: Applying Learner-Centered Instruction 3
 Credits15
Spring
EDUC 406 Content Area Literacy 3
EDUC 407 Maximizing Learning through 21st Century Skills 3
EDUC 409 Secondary Student Teaching 3
EDUC 429 Teaching English Learners for Secondary and K-12 Teachers 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits124-129

Calculus ready

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
CS 190 Computer Science I 3
EDUC 000 Education Gateway Course 0
ENG 102 Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area I) 3
HWTR 100 First Year Seminar 1
MATH 151 Calculus I (GT-MA1) 4
 Credits14
Spring
Gen Ed General Education (Area I) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area III) 3
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics (GT-MA1) 3
MATH 251 Calculus II 4
 Credits13
Year Two
Fall
ENG 103 Writing and Rhetoric II (GT-CO2) 3
4
MATH 220 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 3
MATH 260 Applied Linear Algebra 3
MATH 300 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3
 Credits16
Spring
Elective Elective 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area I) 3
Gen Ed General Education (Natural Sciences w/lab) 4
MATH 367 Current Trends in Mathematics Education 3
MATH Elective Elective course 3-4
 Credits16-17
Year Three
Fall
EDUC 340 Application of Pedagogy and Practice 3
Elective Elective 3
MATH 330 Topics in Geometry 3
MATH 451 Analysis I 3
MATH 495 Senior Seminar 2
MATH Elective Elective course 2-4
 Credits16-18
Spring
Elective Elective 3
Gen Ed General Education (Area III) 3
MATH 390 Introduction to Peer Tutoring in Mathematics 1
MATH 471 Abstract Algebra I 3
MATH Elective Elective course 5-7
 Credits15-17
Year Four
Fall
EDUC 403 INSTRTN&ASMT IN CONTENT AREA 3
EDUC 404 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3
EDUC 405 Data-driven Instructional Practices 3
EDUC 409 Secondary Student Teaching 3
EDUC 424 Differentiation: Applying Learner-Centered Instruction 3
 Credits15
Spring
EDUC 406 Content Area Literacy 3
EDUC 407 Maximizing Learning through 21st Century Skills 3
EDUC 409 Secondary Student Teaching 3
EDUC 429 Teaching English Learners for Secondary and K-12 Teachers 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits117-122