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Minor in Elementary School Mathematics Education

The minor in elementary school mathematics education requires a minimum of 4.5 course credits in mathematics, including the following:

MTH 132 Elementary Functions or MTH 151 Calculus I or MTH 152 Calculus II
MTH 325 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers I
MTH 326 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers II or MTH 331 Foundations in Geometry
MTH 345 Elementary Statistics or 346 Statistics for Scientists
Additional mathematics courses to meet the requirement of 4.5 course credits in mathematics

Additional Information

The minor in elementary school mathematics education is available only to early childhood, elementary, or special education program students.
This minor does not lead to a state endorsement in mathematics education.
Interested students should identify themselves to both the School of Education and the Department of Mathematics and confer periodically with advisors in both departments.
All courses must be completed with a C- (1.7) or higher.

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