Mathematics is the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. It is a body of related courses concerned with knowledge of measurement, properties, and relations quantities, which can include theoretical or applied studies of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus. This version of the degree also prepares a student to teach mathematics at the high school level.
Program Advisor: Dr. Richard Chandler at Richard.Chandler@untdallas.edu
Building Blocks for the Degree
- Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
- Major Requirements: The mathematics major requires 39 hours of required math courses. Student must earn a grade of C or better in designated courses (above Math 3350).
- Computer Science and Spanish: Students are required to complete 10 hours of courses to enhance the understanding of the major requirements.
- Secondary Teacher Certification: 24 hours including student teaching in the final semester. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to enrolling in 7-12 Certification courses listed below. At application, students should have at least 60 credit hours (junior standing) and at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA in the 7-12 certification courses with at least a grade of C in all certification courses.
- Math Electives: Students are required to complete 6 hours of Math electives (must be 3XXX or above).
Core Curriculum Recommendations
UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established inn Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S. Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum. As a new Freshman students starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and/or provide more opportunities for elective courses.
Texas Core Curriculum (42 hours)
| Designation |
Core Foundation Area |
UNTD Recommended Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| 010 |
Communication |
ENGL 1313 |
College Writing I (grade of C or better required) |
3 |
| 010 |
Communication |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 020 |
Mathematics |
MATH 1100 |
Algebra |
3 |
| 030 |
Life & Physical Sciences |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 030 |
Life & Physical Sciences |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 040 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 050 |
Creative Arts |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 060 |
American History |
HIST 2610 |
US History to 1865 |
3 |
| 060 |
American History |
HIST 2620 |
US History since 1865 |
3 |
| 070 |
Government & Political Science |
PSCI 1040 |
American Government: Laws & Institutions |
3 |
| 070 |
Government & Political Science |
PSCI 1050 |
American Government: Process & Policy |
3 |
| 080 |
Social & Behavioral Science |
(DFST 1013) |
Human Development |
3 |
| 090 |
Component Area Option |
Varies |
If selected, labs from 030 can be placed here. |
3 |
| 090 |
Component Area Option |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
Major Requirements (39 hours)
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 24241 |
Calculus I |
PREQ: MATH 1600 or equivalent with a grade of C or better |
4 |
| MATH 24252 |
Calculus II |
PREQ: MATH 2424 with a grade of C or better |
4 |
| MATH 3320 |
Introduction to Mathematical Proofs |
PREQ/COREQ: MATH 2424 with a grade of C or better or concurrently enrolled |
3 |
| MATH 3330 |
Linear Algebra and Vector Space Theory |
PREQ: MATH 3320 or equivalent with a grade of C or better |
3 |
| MATH 24263 |
Multivariate Calculus |
PREQ: MATH 2425 or equivalent with a grade of C or better |
4 |
| MATH 3000 |
Real Analysis I |
PREQ: MATH 2000 Discrete Mathematics or equivalent with a grade of C or better |
3 |
| MATH 3400* |
Number Theory |
PREQ: MATH 2000 Discrete Mathematics or equivalent with a grade of C or better |
3 |
| MATH 3410* |
Differential Equations |
PREQ: MATH 2425 & 2700 Linear Algebra & Vector Geometry or equivalent with a grade of C or better in each course |
3 |
| MATH 3510* |
Abstract Algebra I |
PREQ: MATH 3000 or 3400 with a grade of C or better |
3 |
| MATH 3680* |
Applied Statistics |
PREQ: MATH 2424 with a grade of C or better |
3 |
| MATH 4060* |
Foundations in Geometry |
PREQ: MATH 2000 Discrete Mathematics with a grade of C or better |
3 |
| MATH 4050* |
Advanced Study of the Secondary Curriculum |
PREQ: MATH 3510 or 3610 with a grade of C or better |
3 |
* Must have a grade of C or better in designated courses above.
1Formerly MATH 1710
2Formerly MATH 1720
3Formerly MATH 2730
Computer Science and Spanish (10 hours)
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
| SPAN 1010 |
Elementary Spanish I |
|
3 |
| SPAN 1020 |
Elementary Spanish II |
PREQ: SPAN 1010 or equivalent or department consent |
3 |
| CSCE 1030 |
Computer Science I |
PREQ: MATH 1100 |
4 |
7-12 Certification (24 hours)
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
| (DFST 1013) |
Human Development |
|
3 |
| EDUC 3320 |
Foundations of Education |
PREQ: must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute or department consent |
3 |
| EDBE 3480 |
Bilingualism/Multiculturalism |
PREQ: must be DINEDE-BS major to enroll |
3 |
| EDSE 4060 |
Content Areas Reading in Secondary Schools |
PREQ: must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute or department consent |
3 |
| EDSP 4340 |
Classroom & Behavior Management Strategies (Clinical I) |
PREQ: must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute and approved for Clinical I Methods |
3 |
| EDSE 4840 |
Instructional Strategies & Classroom Management (Clinical I) |
PREQ: must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute or department consent |
3 |
| EDUC 4200 |
Student Teaching (Clinical II) |
PREQ: must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute and approved for Clinical II Student Teaching |
6 |
Math Electives (6 hours) - Must be 3XXX level or above.
| UNTD# |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit
Hours |
| MATH 3/4XXX |
Advanced Math Elective |
Varies |
3 |
| MATH 3/4XXX |
Advanced Math Elective |
Varies |
3 |
Other UNTD Degree Requirements
All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as the major requirements.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Math major GPA of 2.75 or higher
Grade of C or better in Math courses above 3350
Certification GPA 2.75 or higher with a C or better in all Certification Courses
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