Students in this minor deepen their mathematical knowledge and understanding, and also learn teaching methods.
A minor in mathematics education would be of interest to students who are getting certified to teach in a secondary school in an area other than mathematics, and want to learn about mathematics teaching and learning. This minor does not lead to certification in itself. A minor in mathematics education would also be of interest to students majoring in mathematics or science who might want to seek a job in private school teaching (without certification) following graduation.
Note: If you want to minor in Mathematics Secondary Education, you must consult with one of the Mathematics and Statistics faculty members in addition to being admitted to the university.
A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 19 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 402 |
Purpose Statement
The minor in mathematics education will prepare students who are interested in getting certified to teach in a secondary school in an area other than mathematics, and want to learn about mathematics teaching and learning. This minor does not lead to certification in itself. A minor in mathematics education will also prepare students majoring in mathematics or science to teach in a private school without certification. The successful student will learn the fundamentals of calculus to give context to the prerequisite material they will be teaching their future students. In their mathematics education courses, current best practices of teaching mathematics at the secondary level will be covered, including teaching strategies, problem solving, the use of technology, and professional conduct.
Student Learning Outcomes
Take the following 19 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.