Middle/Secondary Education, BS - Mathematics Content Area

Note about Middle/Secondary Education requirements

This page is designed to be used as a supplement to the Middle/Secondary Education, BS page. You must refer to both pages for a complete list of curricular requirements for Middle/Secondary Education majors with this content area.

Mathematics Content Area Requirements (42 hours)

Following this curricular plan will ensure that you meet the Butler University and initial Indiana licensing course requirements for teaching Mathematics for grades 5-12. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to meet the standard for College of Education students.

University Core Content Area Course(s)

Middle/Secondary Education majors with the Mathematics content area must meet all University Core Requirements
listed in Middle/Secondary Education, BS in addition to the following specifications:

MA 106 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 Min Units: 4 OR MA 104 - Differential Calculus 1 with Review Min Units: 4 & MA 105 - Integral Calculus 1 with Review Min Units: 4 [meets Analytical Reasoning core requirement]
Required Additional Professional Education Course(s)
ED 414 - Teaching Mathematics: Middle Childhood Min Units: 3
ED 419 - Thinking Mathematically Min Units: 3
Required Mathematics Course(s)
MA 107 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 Min Units: 4
MA 200 - Introduction to Proofs Min Units: 3
MA 205 - Discrete Mathematics Min Units: 3
MA 208 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3 Min Units: 4
MA 310 - Linear Algebra Min Units: 3
MA 330 - Complex Analysis Min Units: 3
MA 412 - Algebra: Groups Min Units: 3
MA 426 - Analysis: Theory of Calculus Min Units: 3
MA 413 - Algebra: Rings and Fields Min Units: 3 OR MA 427 - Analysis: Lebesgue Integration Min Units: 3
Computer Science Course
CS 142 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Min Units: 3

Second Major Requirements

Middle/Secondary Education majors with the Mathematics content area may also choose to declare a second major in Mathematics, (BA or BS)

Additional courses beyond those listed above are required for students declaring a second major. Students should see their LAS advisor for additional requirements.