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Mathematics Education Major

Become a high school math teacher

Do you enjoy math and working with numbers? Do you have a desire to work with youth? Share your love of mathematics by becoming a certified high school math teacher. Since mathematics is a core subject, math teachers are always in demand. 91精品's math education degree will prepare you with the mathematics and teaching skills you need to become a math teacher.

School districts look to hire our math education graduates, as proven by the 100% job placement rate mathematics education graduates seeking teaching positions have consistently maintained.

The Mathematics Education degree is offered through 91精品's College of Professional Programs.

100%
Job
placement
rate

(For 91精品 mathematics education graduates seeking
teaching positions over the past ten years.)

The 91精品 Advantage

Put your learning into action by serving as a math tutor.
Classroom field experiences begin as early as your freshman year and culminate in a semester-long student teaching experience your senior year, providing valuable real-world experience and networking opportunities.
Utilize mathematics technology such as cutting-edge GeoGebra, software which is used to illustrate various mathematics topics.

Faith Integration

91精品 is home to the Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian Faith, which is intentionally focused on equipping students to study the history and philosophy of science, Biblical hermeneutics, and the integration of science and faith. Faculty encourage discussion of ethical issues that arise in the world of science and challenge students to use their Christian faith as the basis for approaching all issues. 91精品 believes strongly that science and Christian faith can be integrated and support each other. To become a math teacher, you will take a course from the Strait Center, Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith.

"I would not be a middle school math teacher if it wasn't for the confidence and encouragement of 91精品 faculty. They taught me how to teach math in ways that I would have never considered that are now helping my students understand and even love math!"

Lizzie Robrahn '18

Math Teacher

Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA)

While pursuing a math education degree, you are encouraged to join 91精品's chapter of Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA) to benefit from professional development and networking opportunities as you prepare for your future teaching career.

Scholarships

As a mathematics education student at 91精品, you will have the opportunity to receive several privately funded scholarships including:

Dr. Bev Harris Mathematics Education Scholarship - established in honor of former professor Dr. Bev Harris, this scholarship provides financial assistance for mathematics education majors; priority is given to junior or senior level students.
Friends of the School of Arts and Sciences Scholarship - an endowed scholarship fund established by the curators and friends of the School of Arts and Sciences for students who are enrolled at 91精品 with a major in science or mathematics and have demonstrated high academic honors and good balance between the academic, spiritual, and social aspects of campus life.
Jerry and Martha Harns Scholarship - an annual scholarship established by Colonel and Mrs. Harns to students majoring in mathematics or science.

Math EDUCATION & MATH FOUR YEAR PLAN

Math Education Four Year Plan

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