Mathematics, Teacher Licensure, B.S.

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To meet North Carolina requirements to teach Mathematics at the secondary level (grades 9-12), students must complete a Major in Mathematics and a Minor in Secondary Education.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Prerequisite Courses: GPA of at least 2.0 in each of the following categories:
- All MATH, STAT, and OPRS courses taken
- All 2000-level and above MATH, STAT, and OPRS courses taken
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Declaration of Major: Change of Major forms accepted year-round. Forms are available on the Math Department website. Orientation/advising session is required after declaration.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Mathematics degree with a Minor in Secondary Education prepares students for licensure to teach mathematics in secondary school (grades 9-12).

The B.S. in Mathematics degree consists of a minimum of 46 credit hours of core courses in Mathematics (MATH) and Statistics (STAT), including 4 credits of one programming course in computer science (ITSC).

To declare the Minor in Secondary Education, students should first complete MDSK 2100 with a grade of C or above, and obtain an application for formal admission to the teacher education program in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education. The minor in Secondary Education consists of 35 credit hours, including a dedicated semester of student teaching.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information. Students with a BS in Mathematics major should plan on taking the following courses that meet both General Education and major requirements:

MATH 1241 - Calculus I (3)
MATH 1242 - Calculus II (3)
Any science course from BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOL, or PHYS approved towards the Natural Sciences requirement (can double-count up to 7 credits towards the Science Elective Courses).

Major Courses (46 credit hours)

Core Courses (34 credit hours)

Restricted Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

Select 12 credit hours of approved courses from MATH, STAT, or OPRS at the 3000-level or above, including:

One from the following:
STAT 3122 - Probability and Statistics I (3)
or STAT 3128 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3)
One from the following:
MATH 3116 - Graph Theory (3)
MATH 3146 - Introduction to Complex Analysis (3)
MATH 3166 - Combinatorics (3)
MATH 3181 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry (3)
MATH 4161 - Number Theory (3)
MATH 4163 - Modern Algebra (3)
MATH 4164 - Abstract Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 4181 - Introduction to Topology (3)
And two from any MATH, STAT, or OPRS 3xxx or 4xxx level

Science Elective Courses (11 credit hours)

Select a minimum of 11 credit hours of approved science courses. Any science course from BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOL, or PHYS is permissible.

Required Courses for Teacher Licensure

Coursework for students pursuing a Teacher Licensure to teach mathematics in secondary school (grades 9-12) must include:

MAED 4103 - Using Technology to Teach Secondary School Mathematics (3)
MAED 4105 - High School Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
MAED 4252 - Teaching Mathematics to Secondary School Learners (3)
MATH 3181 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry (3)
MATH 4109 - History of Mathematical Thought (3)
Statistics Course (any STAT)
Note: Students may double-count MATH 3181 , MATH 4109 , and STAT 3122 or STAT 3128 towards the Major Courses and the Required Courses for Teacher Licensure.

Minor in Secondary Education (35 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the Minor in Secondary Education program. Students preparing to teach mathematics should choose MAED 4252 as their Methods Course. Note that the MAED 4252 prerequisites are MDSK 3100 , MDSK 3151 , MDSK 4210 , and SECD 4140 .

Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives).

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Mathematics, visit the program page .

Progression Requirements

The BS in Mathematics requires an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in all math major courses is required.

Students in the minor in Secondary Education require an overall GPA of 2.50 or above in the student’s total program of study for Student Teaching.