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 111, 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 2021-22
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement