Oct 10, 2024  
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog

Secondary Mathematics Education with Concurrent Major in Mathematics, B.A.


This degree program leads to initial teaching licensure (leading to teaching certification).

Degree Requirements


This degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, 42 of which are upper division credits.

University Studies Program


This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

Professional Education Requirements


Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education and a concurrent major in Mathematics. It prepares students to teach Mathematics in grades 6-12. 

A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for this degree program. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum UW cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for most junior and senior level professional education courses, including EDSE 4500 Residency in Teaching. A minimum GPA of 2.50 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division. 

An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.

All Professional Education requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Major Content


It is necessary to complete a minimum of 50 hours in math coursework. Work must include 27 credit hours of upper-division mathematics. The grade in each course of this 50-hour requirement must be C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.500 in major content courses is required.