Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education

The Department of Mathematics offers a broad and balanced curriculum of courses taught by a faculty of 19. A student may choose to major in mathematics or mathematics education. Minors in related areas are encouraged. These choices may be made immediately or deferred until the basic course work is completed. In addition to the Bachelor of Science degree, the department offers master’s and doctorate degrees. Candidates in the Mathematics Education major are prepared to teach a broad curriculum to a diverse student population. Mathematics is the language of science and technology, and its history as the oldest and most highly developed discipline making math one of the most exciting and rewarding areas of study for the 21st Century.The mathematics education student should work closely with an advisor to be sure that the general education courses taken will provide a strong foundation for the advanced courses in the major. The mathematics education degree prepares students to teach Grades 7-12 in the United States and internationally. The major in mathematics is also valued by a wide range of employers in government and industry. Mathematics teachers may also choose to pursue graduate degrees after building classroom experience. Those masters and doctoral degrees could lead to post-secondary academic positions and leadership roles in state and national educational organizations.

A secondary or high school grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects is recommended. Your international high school academic records. All first-year applicants must upload unofficial academic documents to the online application.NDSU is test-optional and does not require ACT/SAT test scores for admission. NDSU will rely on the high school grade point average (GPA) and core coursework to make admission decisions