Math and Science Education Major Course Requirements
Required Core
- 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I
- 4 MATH 123 Calculus I
- 4 MATH 125 Calculus II
- 4 MATH 225 Calculus III
- 3 MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics
- 3 MATH 361 Modern Geometry
- 3 MATH 351 Foundations of Mathematics
- Take one course from the following:
- 3 MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I
- 3 MATH 425 Real Analysis I
Take one course from the following:
- 3 MATH 315 Linear Algebra
- 3 MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics
- 3 MATH 321 Differential Equations
- 3 MATH 411 Theory of Numbers
- 3 MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I
- 3 MATH 416 Combinatorics
- 3 MATH 423 Advanced Calculus I
- 3 MATH 481 Probability and Statistics
Methods
- 2 SEED 413 7-12 Science Methods
- 3 SEED 418 7-12 Math Methods
Choose one area of science:
Biology - 24 semester hours
- 4 BIOL 151 General Biology I & 151L Lab
- 4 BIOL 153 General Biology II 153L Lab
- 4 BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology & 311L Lab
- 4 BIOL 325 Physiology & 325L Lab
- 4 BIOL 331 Microbiology & 331L Lab
- 4 BIOL 371 Genetics & 371L Lab
Chemistry - 20 semester hours
- 4 CHEM 112 General Chemistry I & 112L Lab
- 4 CHEM 114 General Chemistry II & 114L Lab
- 4 CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I & 326L Lab
- 4 CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II & 328L Lab
- 4 CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry & 332L Lab
Earth Science - 20 semester hours
- 4 GEOL 201 Physical Geology & 201L Lab
- 4 GEOL 203 Historical Geology & 203L Lab
- 3 GEOL 321 Conservation of Natural Resources
- 3 PHYS 185 Introduction to Astronomy & 185L Lab
- Take two courses from the following:
- GEOL 340 Mineralogy/Petrology
- GEOL 350 Environmental Geology
- GEOL 370 Hydrogeology
- SCI 388 Global Positioning & Geographical Information Systems
Physics - 19 semester hours
- 3 PHYS 185 Introduction to Astronomy & 185L Lab
- 5 PHYS 211 University Physics I & 211L Lab
- 5 PHYS 213 University Physics II & 213L Lab
- 3 PHYS 331 Introduction to Modern Physics
- Take one of the following:
- 3 PHYS 451 Classical Mechanics
- 3 PHYS 471 Quantum Mechanics
Pre-Professional Teaching Core - 18 semester hours
- EDFN 295 Practicum: Pre-Admission
- EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education
- EPSY 302 Educational Psychology
- EPSY 428 Child & Adolescent Development
- INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies
- PSYC 101 General Psychology (gen ed)
- SPED 100 Intro to Person with Exceptionalities
Professional Secondary Ed Teaching Core - 26 semester hours
- EDFN 365 Computer Based Technology & Learning
- EDFN 375 Methods of Technology Integration
- EDFN 440 Classroom Management
- MLED 480 Middle Level Methods
- SEED 408 Planning, Managing @ Assessing the 7-12 Diverse Classroom
- SEED 450 Reading and Content Literacy
- SEED 495 Practicum
- EDFN 475 Human Relations
- SEED 488 7-12 Student Teaching
Gen Ed Requirements - 30 semester hours
- 3 ENGL 101 Composition I
- 3 ENGL 201 Composition II
- 3 MATH Gen Ed - Mathematics satisfied by major
- 3 SPCM Speech 101, 215, or 222
- 6* Gen Ed - Social Science
- 6* Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities
- 6-8 Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab satisfied by major
A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours. Students are encouraged to pursue a minor.
* Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250