Mathematics, BA with Secondary Teacher Certification

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 Coordinator: Dr. Richard Chandler, Phone: 972-338-1588, Email: Richard.Chandler@untdallas.edu

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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 42 hours of required math courses. Student must earn a grade of C or better in all courses.
Math Electives: Students are required to complete 6 hours of Math electives (must be 3XXX or above).
Computer Science, Science, and Spanish: Students are required to complete 13 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.

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

Communication I:
ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I
Communication II: Varies
Mathematics:
MATH 1314 - Algebra for STEM majors
Life & Physical Sciences I: Varies
Life & Physical Sciences II: Varies
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Varies
Creatives Arts: Varies
American History I:
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
American History II:
HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
Government & Political Science I:
PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
Government & Political Science II:
PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
Social & Behavioral Science:
DFST 1013 - Human Development
Component Area I:
SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I
Component Area II:
SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II

Major Requirements, 42 hours

Math Electives, 6 hours

Select any 6 semester credit hours from 3000 or 4000 level Mathematics courses.

Computer Science, 3 hours

CSCE 1030 - Computer Science I

Science, 4 hours

Select any 4 semester credit hours of Science lecture and lab courses.

Foreign Language, 6 hours

Select any 6 semester credit hours of Foreign Language courses.

7-12 Certification, 24 hours

Additional 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 2.50 or higher
Certification GPA 2.75 or higher with a C or better in all Certification Courses

Note

Must have a grade of C or better in all courses above.
¹Formerly MATH 2424/1710
²Formerly MATH 2425/1720
³Formerly MATH 2426/2730