All majors in Elementary Education –Childhood and Early Childhood–must complete a concentration in a liberal arts discipline. Our concentration is a focused sequence of courses (30 credits) in which the elementary education major experiences the core areas of mathematics: calculus, algebra, geometry, and probability and statistics. The concentration prepares the future teacher for further specialization in mathematics education or for deeper study in mathematics.
Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Education I
Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Education II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra I
Introduction to Mathematical Proof
Geometry
Advanced Math Topics for Childhood and Early Childhood Education
And choose one from the following four courses:
- MATH 242: Elements of Probability and Statistics
- MATH 262: Applied Statistics
- MATH 341: Probability and Applied Statistics (prerequisite: MATH 223)
- MATH 361: Statistics (prerequisites: MATH 223 & MATH 360)
Students are welcome to consult with advisors in the mathematics department for how to best plan their mathematics program.