The math major at CSS can prepare students for graduate study in math & related STEM disciplines or for a career in math education or quantitative fields across a range of industries. The major strongly emphasizes applying mathematical skills & techniques to real-world situations through the use of course-based projects and a senior thesis. In their math coursework, students will also learn programming skills and use appropriate technology tools to enhance their understanding of mathematics and to solve problems. Math majors will also develop their written and oral communication skills so they can effectively communicate sound mathematical reasoning and understanding throughout their coursework and projects.
Contact information
math@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a Mathematics Middle/Secondary Education degree, students will:
- Practice critical reflection in the analysis and improvement of their teaching.
- Demonstrate a sound foundation of content knowledge in the subject areas they teach.
- Understand and implement best practices in their teaching.
- Demonstrate the dispositions critical to effective teaching.
- Practice responsive teaching that meets the diverse needs of all students in their classrooms.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (e.g. parents, K-12 administrators, community members) to enhance student learning.
- Fluently use the basic computational math techniques of Calculus, Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, and Statistics.
- Apply mathematical knowledge to a variety of real-world problems.
- Effectively communicate sound mathematical reasoning.
- Use appropriate technology to enhance their understanding of math, their communication of mathematical ideas, and their ability to apply mathematics to solve problems.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Mathematics Middle/Secondary Education major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 90-91
Major Residency Credits: 16
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Grade: C
Program Required Courses
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 120
Upper Division Credits: 40
Residency Requirement: 30
Minimum GPA: 2.0
