Mathematics Major with Education Minor

Elementary Certification

Students interested in teaching at the elementary level (grades 1-6) in Maryland public schools may major in any academic program at McDaniel College and complete a core set of elementary education requirements .

Secondary Certification

Students may earn Maryland certification in Mathematics at the secondary level (7-12) by completing McDaniel College degree requirements and the following:

Mathematics major

Completion of basic Mathematics major including the following required courses.

Required Courses for the Education Minor

MAT 1118 - Calculus II
MAT 2218 - Linear Algebra
MAT 2224 - Fundamentals of Mathematics
MAT 3305 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
MAT 3310 - History of Mathematics
MAT 3316 - Complex Analysis
MAT 3322 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry
MAT 4406 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 4494 - Capstone Experience in Mathematics
CSC 1106 - The Art of Programming

One of the following:

MAT 3323 - Probability
MAT 3336 - Number Theory

Education minor

Completion of all Secondary Education minor requirements and the following required courses:

Required specific courses

EDU 3344 - Methodology in Mathematics
EDU 3144 - PDS Field Practicum in Secondary Mathematics
EDU 4432 - Secondary Student Teaching (Middle School)
EDU 4434 - Secondary Student Teaching (High School)