B.S. in Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics Education

Inspire the next generation of leaders with our Secondary Mathematics Education option. You'll gain extensive hands-on experience through clinical teaching placements and blend mathematical concepts with tools like Generative AI to shape the educational journey of students in grades 6-12. Upon graduation, you'll be fully equipped to lead a classroom and earn your Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL).

Program Overview

Classes you’ll take:

Social & Cultural Foundations of Education

Critical Issues in Urban Education

Teaching English Language Learning

Principles & Practices in Middle & Secondary Schools

Characteristics of Students with Special Needs & Strategies for Differentiating Instruction
Introduction to Data Engineering

Calculus I
Calculus for Life Sciences I

Calculus II

Generative AI in Secondary Mathematics Education

Geometry

Introduction to Complex Variables

*This list represents only some of the required courses. Visit the undergraduate catalog for a full list of courses and course descriptions.

Career Outcomes and Pathways

Successful completion of the Secondary Mathematics Option leads to an Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL). You’ll meet with an advisor to discuss personalized pathways and a career plan to ensure you graduate prepared for a fulfilling career.

Other areas our graduates find success in include instructional design, curriculum development, and research.

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