2026-2027 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Mathematics, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)

A minor is not required with this major.

Outcomes

1. demonstrate and apply mathematical content knowledge and mathematical practices needed for doing mathematics;

2. use knowledge of students and mathematics to plan rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction supporting students’ access and learning;

3. implement effective and equitable teaching practices to support rigorous mathematical learning for a full range of students;

4. assess and use evidence of students’ learning of rigorous mathematics to improve instruction and subsequent student learning;

5. become reflective mathematics educators who collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to grow professionally, support student learning, and to create more equitable mathematics learning.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements can be found at:


https://www.ccsu.edu/sites/default/files/2025-06/SecondaryEducationProgramAdmission_Fall2025.pdf

Requirements

Required Courses

MATH 120Problem Solving I

1

MATH 152Calculus I

4

MATH 211Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education I

1

MATH 218Discrete Mathematics

4

MATH 220Problem Solving II

1

MATH 221Calculus II

4

MATH 228Introduction to Linear Algebra

4

MATH 210Number Systems from an Advanced Viewpoint

3

MATH 320Problem Solving III

1

MATH 327Curriculum & Technology in Secondary Mathematics I

3

MATH 328Curriculum & Technology in Secondary Mathematics II

3

MATH 366Introduction to Abstract Algebra

4

MATH 377Introduction to Real Analysis

4

MATH 383College Geometry

3

STAT 314Introductory Statistics for Secondary Teachers

3

and 5 additional credits from:

MATH 222Calculus III

4

MATH 311Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education II

1

MATH 344Math and Diverse Cultures

3

MATH 355Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications

4

MATH 411Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education III

1

MATH 421History of Mathematics

3

MATH 422Introduction to Mathematical Software

1

MATH 440Selected Topics in Mathematics

1-3

MATH 468Symbolic Logic

3

MATH 469Number Theory

3

MATH 477Numerical Analysis

3

MATH 491Advanced Vector Calculus

3

STAT 315Mathematical Statistics I

3

STAT 416Mathematical Statistics II

4

STAT 453Applied Statistical Inference

3

STAT 455Experimental Design

3

STAT 456Statistical Computation

3

STAT 465Nonparametric Statistics

3

Related Requirements:(11 credits)

take either the 4 chemistry courses or the 2 physics courses (8 credits)

CHEM 161General Chemistry

3

CHEM 162General Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 200Fndtns of Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 201Fndtns of Analytical Chem Lab

1

or

PHYS 125University Physics I

4

PHYS 126University Physics II

4

Take one of the following two computer sciences courses (3 credits)

CS 113Intro to Computer Programming

3

or

CS 151Computer Science I

3

Professional Education (29 credits)

SPED 315Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities

3

EDTE 316Principles of Learning in Sec

4

LLA 440Literacy instruction in the Secondary School

3

EDSC 425Multc, Interdsc Tchng Sec Lev

3

EDSC 435Secondary Education Student Teaching

9

MATH 414Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School

3

MATH 415Teaching Mathematics in the High School

3

MATH 426Student Teaching Seminar

1

MATH 414: taken concurrently with EDTE 316

MATH 415: taken concurrently with EDSC 425

MATH 426: taken concurrently with EDSC 435

Additional Requirements: (9 credits)

HIST 161American History to 1877

3

or

HIST 162American History:1877-Present

3

PSY 136Life-Span Development

3

EDF 215 Education in a Multicultural Society 3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 120