Mathematics Education minor
The Mathematics Education minor will provide you with the opportunity to gain a robust understanding of mathematics and how people learn mathematics, while exploring a career in K-12 education as an effective teacher of mathematics. As a result of this minor, you will be uniquely prepared for further study in teaching credential programs or STEM majors.
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Curriculum Overview
The Mathematics Education minor will allow you to:
- Explore and analyze mathematics curriculum design and teaching practices at the elementary or secondary levels
- Gain first-hand classroom insight with a minimum of 32 hours of field experiences in local K-12 mathematics classrooms
- Become familiar with qualitative and quantitative methods of research in mathematics education
Coursework Examples
Required Courses (16 units)
- Applications of Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Research in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
- Elementary Mathematics for Teaching
- Secondary Mathematics for Teaching
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Crystal Conley Academic Advisor MAT and MAT-TESOL Programs Office |
clconley@usc.edu |