Mathematics Major (Secondary) (B.S.E.)

The Department of Mathematics offers programs of study with a major or minor in mathematical sciences, a major or minor for secondary-level teacher certification in mathematics, and a major for grades 4-8 certification in mathematics.

For students taking mathematics courses, the department is committed to teaching the fundamental skills and techniques of mathematics, developing mathematics as a mode of thought, and encouraging attitudes, habits, and ideals inherent in the study of mathematics, including the desire to pursue further study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Candidates with a major in secondary education will create and synthesize lessons in a comprehensive unit plan.
2. Candidates with a major in secondary education will demonstrate mastery of the required standards in the TEA clinical teaching domains.
3. Candidates with a major in a secondary education field will demonstrate competency of the required standards related to pedagogy and professional responsibility as specified by the Texas Education Agency. 
4. Graduates with a major in mathematics (B.S.E.) will exhibit mastery of the content in their field by assessing appropriate methods to solve problems and by developing proofs of mathematical statements.
5. Graduates with a major in mathematics (B.S.E.) will be able to discriminate among various calculus techniques and be able to apply them to problems requiring differential, integral, and multivariate calculus.
6. Graduates with a major in mathematics (B.S.E.) will be able to evaluate various mathematical techniques learned in applied mathematics courses and solve problems related to those applied mathematics courses.
7. Graduates with a major in mathematics (B.S.E.) will demonstrate the ability to construct mathematically rigorous and logically correct proofs.

The mathematics major, in accordance with a recommendation of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), has been designed to reflect a more applied orientation demanded for today’s career opportunities. To provide this more versatile curriculum, the major is designated as “mathematical sciences.” The course requirements for the major in mathematical sciences provide preparation for industrial positions, graduate study in mathematics, and a variety of other career options.