BS in the Teaching of Mathematics
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science in the Teaching of Mathematics degree from UIC, students must complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Requirements | ||
| Major Requirements | 33 | |
| Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure | 34 | |
| General Education and Electives to reach minimum Total Hours | 53 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
General Education
See General Education and Writing-in-the-Discipline in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 180 | Calculus I a,b | 4 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus II a | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus III a | 3 |
| MATH 215 | Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 300 | Writing for Mathematics c | 1 |
| MTHT 411 | Advanced Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| MTHT 430 | Real Analysis for Teachers I | 3 |
| or MATH 313 | Analysis I | |
| MATH 310 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 320 | Linear Algebra I | |
| MATH 330 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| or MTHT 435 | Abstract Algebra | |
| MTHT 420 | Computers in Secondary School Mathematics | 3 |
| or STAT 381 | Applied Statistical Methods I | |
| One additional elective course in MATH, MTHT, or STAT. | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
- a
This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
- b
MATH 180 fulfills the LAS Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
- c
MATH 300 fulfills the Writing-in-the-Discipline requirement.
Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ED 200 | Education Policy Foundations | 3 |
| ED 210 | Principles of Learning and Instruction Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| ED 425 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Urban Secondary Classroom | 4 |
| CI 414 | Middle and High School Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 410 | Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| MTHT 400 | Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTHT 401 | Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics II | 3 |
| MTHT 438 | Educational Practice with Seminar I | 6 |
| MTHT 439 | Educational Practice with Seminar II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Students in the Teacher Education in Mathematics curriculum must have a GPA of at least 2.50/4.00 in all mathematics courses (MATH, MCS, MTHT, or STAT) beginning with all calculus (excluding MTHT 400 and MTHT 401) to be recommended for student teaching (MTHT 438 and MTHT 439). The candidate must also maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 and a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in education courses. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in all professional education and content-area coursework required for licensure and endorsement.
The teaching license is not automatically awarded upon successful completion of licensure and degree requirements. Before the license is issued, the candidate must file an application for the Illinois teaching license with the Council on Teacher Education. The candidate must also pass a series of examinations required by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Content Area Test must be passed before the candidate is allowed to student teach. For information on application procedures, contact the Council on Teacher Education located at 412 S. Peoria, Suite 634. See the Council on Teacher Education section of the catalog. For detailed information concerning degree and state teacher licensure requirements, see the Program Guide for Teacher Education in Mathematics, available from the secondary education coordinator of the Office of Mathematics and Computer Education.
Recommended Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| Declare Secondary Education Curriculum | ||
| Take General Education/Curriculum courses | 16-18 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Take General Education/Curriculum Courses | 16-18 | |
| (Meet with Program Advisor) b | ||
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Take General Education/Curriculum courses | 16-18 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ED 200 | Education Policy Foundations | 3 |
| ED 210 | Principles of Learning and Instruction Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Complete Application to Candidacy c | ||
| Take General Education/Curriculum courses | 10-12 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SPED 410 | Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| CI 414 | Middle and High School Literacy (after admission to candidacy) d | 3 |
| Complete Application to Candidacy c | ||
| Take General Education/Curriculum courses | 10-12 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Request Enrollment Approval for: | ||
| Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Urban Secondary Classroom (March 15) d | ||
| Complete Application to Student Teach c | ||
| Take Content Area Test by deadline a,c | ||
| Complete General Education/Curriculum courses | 16-18 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ED 425 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Urban Secondary Classroom | 4 |
| Complete General Education/Curriculum courses | 8 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| File Intent to Graduate Form (No later than the 3rd week of the semester in which you plan to graduate) | ||
| Complete Student Teaching | 12 | |
| Complete Entitlement Application | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- a
- b
- c
Consult program advisor or CTE website for deadline
- d
Only for Teaching of History and Mathematics
Secondary and Foreign Language Education Information
Declaration of Teaching Curriculum
When: As soon as a student decides to pursue licensure as a secondary or foreign language teacher, the student should declare the appropriate curriculum in the host department.
Prerequisites
To declare the Teaching of Mathematics curriculum, students need a B or better in MATH 180 or a cumulative math GPA of 2.50 or higher in all courses from MATH 180 and up. There are specific GPA requirements to remain in good standing and remain eligible for candidacy in each of the programs.
Timeline
Most “Teaching of…” curriculum students enrolled full-time should be able to complete their undergraduate course work and licensure requirements in four years, if they declare within their first four semesters. If a student does not make this decision until their junior year (5th semester or later), pursuit of the curriculum and teaching licensure will result in an extended undergraduate career. Model plans are available for transfer students and those beginning at UIC and declaring early; these are only to serve as an example for students considering the curriculum. Students should meet with the advisor in their department for personalized recommendations and timelines.
Education Courses
All Secondary Education curriculum students must take the following Education courses: ED 200, ED 210, SPED 410, and ED 425. Teaching of History and Math must also take CI 414. Students should meet with their department advisors to determine appropriate course sequence. Non-Education students may only take limited 100-level Education courses.
Curriculum vs. Licensure
Simply completing the requirements for a “Teaching of…” curriculum, does not guarantee licensure. Students should be completing licensure requirements in conjunction with meeting curriculum and college graduation requirements. There are several steps in the licensure process, so it is imperative that a student meet with their program advisor to remain on track.
Council on Teacher Education (CTE)
cte.uic.edu
Contact: (312) 355-0714
412 S. Peoria, Suite 634, MC 134
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
“The Council on Teacher Education oversees and supports all professional education programs. The Council is responsible for the coordination of professional education curricula and serves as a liaison between the University of Illinois Chicago and the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition, the Council serves as a liaison between the university and school service personnel. The Council on Teacher Education was established by the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees in 1943-44 to formulate policies and programs of student selection, retention, guidance, preparation, and placement in elementary and secondary schools. The Council was created in conformity with educational policies established by the campus Senate (Mission and History, CTE website).” Students will be in close contact with the Council on Teacher Education for all levels of the licensure process. Prospective students can also find additional information on their website (listed above) and in the Teacher Education Handbook for Secondary and Foreign Language.