WHAT IS MATHEMATICS EDUCATION?
This major is part of the Education Exploration Group
The secondary mathematics program prepares graduates for certification in mathematics for grades 4-12. Majors are prepared to teach mathematics at the middle school, as well as subject areas such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Students complete general education requirements, a 36-credit subject area major in Mathematics, and required courses in professional education.
Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses
HOW TO DECLARE:
APPLICATION REQUIRED. Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program. Strong GPA and interview required. Find more information and the application here.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
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EDCI 2100 - Power, Privilege, and Public Education
UNIV 1820 - FYE Seminar (Education for Social Change)
MATH 1131Q - Calculus 1 (Major Requirement)
MATH 1132Q - Calculus 2 (Major Requirement)
MATH 2110Q - Multivariable Calculus (Major Requirement)
Possible Career Opportunities
COMMON CAREER PATHS:
UConn students who major in Mathematics Education often pursue careers teaching math to children in grades 4-12.
Mathematics Education majors also pursue careers in education outside the classroom setting. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:
- Community engagement
- Education administration
- Education policy
- Educational technology
- Instructional design
- Higher education student affairs
- Learning and development
- Library sciences
- Museums
- Nonprofits
- Postsecondary education
- Publishing or writing
- School counseling
- Test/exam design and preparation
- Tutoring
Mathematics Education majors are also equipped to pursue careers in math and related fields. Common examples of these careers can be found on the Mathematics Major Profile.
COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:
Mathematics Education majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, and/or doctoral degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in:
- Curriculum and instruction
- Educational leadership
- Mathematics
- Secondary education and teaching
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:
For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn.
For further insight into education-related careers beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”. For further insight into science-related careers, visit the Mathematics Major Profile.
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