This rigorous course of study in mathematics either coupled with a Major in Secondary Education or followed by a Master's Degree in Education prepares students for a career in teaching secondary school mathematics.

Curriculum

Education Course 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

Mathematics Course Requirements

• One year of Single Variable Calculus: Math 161 & Math 162
• Multivariable Calculus: Math 263
• Choose one of the two following courses:
  • Mathematical Programming: Math 215
  • Object-Oriented Programming: COMP 170
• Linear Algebra: Math 212
• Introduction to Discete Mathematics & Number Theory: Math 201
• Statistics: Stat 203 or Stat 335
• History of Mathematics: Math 301
• Abstract Algebra: Math 313
• Combinatorics: Math 318
• Introduction to Game Theory: Math 360
• Geometry: Math 344

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.