A minor in mathematics education is available to students pursuing the mathematics major. The mathematics education major does not lead to a teaching certification. Successful completion of the minor provides necessary foundation coursework for admission to the alternative master's degree program in the College of Education that leads to Alabama Class A professional educator certification in secondary education mathematics.
Enrollment in the mathematics education minor is limited and requires students to take courses in a specified sequence. In addition, students must complete requirements for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) during the second semester of the junior year. These requirements include a cumulative GPA of 2.50, at least a 2.50 GPA in the teaching field.
Admission into the Minor
To be eligible for the mathematics education minor, a student must major in mathematics. Students are expected to formally declare this minor through the College of Education.
A minor in mathematics education is available to students pursuing the mathematics major. The mathematics major does not lead to a teaching certification. Successful completion of the minor provides foundation coursework necessary for admission to the alternative master's degree program in the College of Education that leads to Alabama Class A professional educator certification in secondary education mathematics.
Enrollment in the mathematics education minor is limited and requires students to take courses in a specified sequence. In addition, students must complete requirements for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) during the second semester of the junior year. These requirements include a cumulative GPA of 2.50, at least a 2.50 GPA in the teaching field.
| Code and Title | Hours |
| EDU 200 | Orient to Teacher Education | 1 |
| SPE 300 | Survey Spe Accomd Stratg | 3 |
| BEP 360 | Social Psychol Foundtns Educ | 3 |
| CSE 390 | Instructn Accomd Sec Sch | 3 |
| CSE 401 | Tech for Teaching Sec. Math | 3 |
| CSE 406 | Curriculm Secondary Math | 3 |
| CSE 493 | Diversity Block Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Grade Point Average
A 2.50 grade point average in the minor is required for completion of the degree. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Ancillary Courses
This minor does not require ancillary courses.
Additional Minor Requirements
All required courses in the Mathematics Education Minor must be completed at UA. Professional coursework will not transfer as satisfying these minor requirements.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.
