Mathematics — Secondary Minor

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Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Engineering

41 credits

Introduction

This minor leads to endorsement in secondary mathematics when accompanied by the professional program in secondary education and a qualifying endorsement in another content area. See the Secondary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Why Consider a Mathematics Secondary Minor?

Contact Information

Math Education Advisor
Jessica Cohen
Bond Hall 400
360-650-3830
Jessica.Cohen@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Declaration of Major

Grade Requirements

Recommendation for teaching endorsement normally requires completion of the major with a grade point of 2.50 or better in the required major courses. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the secondary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

Requirements

❑ MATH 204 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 4
❑ MATH 302 - Introduction to Proofs Via Number Theory Credits: 4
❑ MATH 307 - Mathematical Computing Credits: 4
❑ MATH 309 - Introduction to Proof in Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
❑ MATH 341 - Probability and Statistical Inference Credits: 4
❑ MATH 360 - Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry Credits: 4
❑ MATH 419 - Historical Perspectives of Mathematics Credits: 3
❑ MATH 483 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics Credits: 4
❑ Choose either:
MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credits: 5
MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credits: 5
or
MATH 134 - Calculus I Honors Credits: 5
MATH 135 - Calculus II Honors Credits: 5
or
MATH 138 - Accelerated Calculus Credits: 5
Note: MATH 101, MATH 112, MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 118 and MATH 240 may not be counted toward this minor.

Additional Requirements

Secondary Education Professional Program Requirements (58 credits)

❑ SEC 303 - Teaching Adolescents: Development and Identity Credits: 4
❑ SEC 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity Credits: 4
❑ SEC 410 - Dynamics of Teaching Credits: 2
❑ SEC 411 - Philosophical Foundations of Education Credits: 4
❑ SEC 425 - Developmental Reading, Writing and Learning in Secondary Schools Credits: 4
❑ SEC 430 - Secondary School Methods I - Instructional Strategies, Daily Planning, and Standards Credits: 4
❑ SEC 431 - Secondary School Methods II-Assessment and Long Term Planning Credits: 4
❑ SEC 432 - Secondary School Methods III - Management, Motivation and Discipline Credits: 4
❑ SEC 433 - Teaching and Learning Laboratory Credits: 1
❑ SEC 435 - Secondary Practicum I Credits: 2
❑ SEC 436 - Secondary Practicum II Credits: 1
❑ SEC 495 - Internship - Secondary Credits: 18
❑ SPED 363 - Secondary Students With Special Needs Credits: 4

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2020-21
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement