Mathematics/Quantitative Studies Program leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Master of Arts in Teaching ( M.A.T.) Secondary Education Dual Degree Program
At NLU, undergraduate students who wish to become secondary mathematics teachers are advised to earn a B.A. degree in Mathematics/Quantitative Studies and then enter the graduate program in secondary education leading to the M.A.T. degree. The B.A.-M.A.T. Program was created to connect the undergraduate and graduate portions to offer one seamless educational experience for future high school teachers. Admission to the B.A.-M.A.T. Program is open to any undergraduate student who has been accepted to the College of Arts and Sciences. Interested students should declare their interest in participating in the B.A.-M.A.T. Program as soon as possible after starting at NLU, but no later than junior year. Since Mathematics coursework required for completion of the B.A.-M.A.T. Program differs from all other mathematics options, it is required to meet with an undergraduate mathematics faculty advisor. Additionally, students in the B.A.-M.A.T. Program should obtain a detailed description of the M.A.T. Secondary Education curriculum and admission requirements.
B. A. Mathematics/Quantitative Studies Undergraduate Coursework meeting Mathematics Secondary (H.S.) Requirements (effective 2004)
M/QS General Education Requirements* 69 QH
(Mathematics 10 QH)*
| LAM130 |
Mathematical Thinking in an Information Age (Core Course) |
5 |
| LAM220 |
College Algebra (counts in Modern Abstract Algebra area) |
5 |
*Math general ed requirements (LAM130 and/or LAM220) may be satisfied by one or more higher level courses.
Total Mathematics Required for M/QS (including LAM130 Gen. Ed) 65 QH
Required Core Courses in M/QS 20 QH
| LAM303 |
Computer Programming I (counts in Computer Science area) |
5 |
| LAM310 |
Precalculus (counts in Geometry area) |
5 |
| LAM311 |
Calculus I(counts as Calculus) |
5 |
| LAM403 |
Math Probability & Statistics (counts in Prob. & Stat. area) |
5 |
Additional Required Courses for Mathematics Secondary Ed. 15 QH
| LAM312 |
Calculus II |
5 |
| LAM313 |
Calculus III |
5 |
| |
Elective beyond Calculus |
5 |
| |
M/QS Mathematics Electives (at least 15 QH must be NLU 300 or 400 level) |
25 |
Secondary Education Mathematics must meet elective requirements listed in the following areas:
I. Computer Science (at least one required)
| LAM303 |
Computer Programming I |
| LAM305 |
Computer Programming II |
| LAM495 |
Special Topics (any course with Computer Programming in the title) |
II. Linear Algebra (at least one required)
III. Modern Abstract Algebra (at least one required)
| LAM220 |
College Algebra |
| LAM309 |
Theory of Numbers |
| LAM350 |
Modern Algebra |
| LAM495 |
Special Topics (any course with Modern or Abstract Algebra in the title) |
IV. Geometry (LAM310 required and at least one additional)
V. Applied Mathematics (at least one required)
| LAM214 |
Mathematics for Management Science |
| LAM320 |
Discrete Mathematics |
| LAM325 |
Linear Programming |
VI. Probability and Statistics (at least one required)
| LAM308 |
Exploratory Probability and Statistics |
| LAM403 |
Mathematical Probability and Statistics |
VII. History of Mathematics
| LAM315 |
History of Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach |
| LAM495 |
Special Topics (any course with History of Mathematics in the title) |
Liberal Arts Minor 30-36 QH
Free Electives 21-26 QH
Total Minimum Hours for Degree 180 QH
