Loyola University Chicago

Mathematics and Statistics

BS in Mathematics (Education Track)

This rigorous course of study in mathematics sets the foundation for teaching secondary school mathematics. It does not provide a Professional Educators License. The Math Education Track degree and a BSED or a Master's in Education from Loyola's School of Education will provide the opportunity to earn a Professional Educators License.

Curriculum

Mathematics Course Requirements

Education Course Requirements

These are the requirements for the degree from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The BSED or MS degree from the School of Education, which is needed to obtain a Professional Educators License, has additional requirements.

  • Professional Learning Communities: TLSC 300A
  • The Profession and Our Program: TLSC 110
  • Bringing Language, Learning & Developmental Theory into Practice: TLSC 120
  • Community Immersion: TLSC 130
  • Professional Learning Communities: TLSC 300B
  • Teaching, Learning & Leading for Social Justice: TLSC 140
  • Developing Constructive Learning Environments for Diverse Students: TLSC 150 
  • Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction: TLSC 160

Note: 47 total credit hours (39 - Math, 8 - Education)

Students must also satisfy all requirements of Loyola university and the college of arts and sciences. Students pursuing this major are exempt from the "Quantitative Knowledge and Inquiry" core requirement.