The BS in University Studies, Mathematics for Teaching area of concentration consists of courses that are designed to give students desiring a secondary-school teaching credential a solid foundation in mathematics. In particular, the courses chosen encompass the mathematical areas tested by the State of Texas and TExES secondary mathematics examination. These are the courses currently required for the secondary mathematics teaching field at Texas A&M University.
Course List | Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| MATH 300 | Foundations of Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| MATH 304 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 323 | or Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 375 | Intermediate Real Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MATH 376 | Intermediate Abstract Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 403 | Mathematics and Technology 1 | 3 |
| MATH 467 | Modern Geometry 1 | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Principles of Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 206 | Newtonian Mechanics for Engineering and Science | 3 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government 2 | 3 |
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government 2 | 3 |
| 4 |
| Calculus I for Biological Sciences | |
| Engineering Mathematics I | |
| Calculus I | |
| 4 |
| Calculus II for Biological Sciences | |
| Engineering Mathematics II | |
| Calculus II | |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 15-18 |
| 15-18 |
| 3 | 19-25 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 300 or CSCE 222/ECEN 222 may be used in this degree program.
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this degree program.
Maximum of 4 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used in this degree program.
Graduation requirements include a requirement for 3 hours of International and Cultural Diversity courses and 3 hours of Cultural Discourse courses. A course satisfying a Core category, a college/department requirement, or a general elective can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
