Mathematics Education
What courses should I take in my first year to see if this is the right major for me?
Math 120, 121 (Calculus I, II), or their Honors equivalents: Math 124, 125. You can also
take one of the math FYI courses such as Math 112, or Math 113, as well as an education class if available.
Are there any courses I am required or strongly encouraged to take in my first semester if I know I want to declare this major? Do any AP credits count for these requirements?
We highly recommend you take either Honors Calculus I (preferable) or Calculus I in your first semester. If you received a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam, which counts for MATH 120, it is recommended you take MATH 121 or MATH 125 in your first semester. If you received a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam, which counts for both
MATH 120 and MATH 121 (but as a half unit each), we recommend you take a different MATH course to get a sense of what the major offers in your first semester.
What is the latest semester that I can start this major and still graduate in four years?
Sophomore year. The major requires 15 courses to be fulfilled, and it will be difficult to complete the major if you have not completed the MATH 120/121 or EDUC 152 courses before junior year.
I am interested in many different subjects. What other majors, minors, or concentrations go
well with this major?
Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Actuarial & Financial Math Minor all complement our major.
What else do you want incoming first year students to know about this major?
Mathematics Education complements the above majors very nicely, in addition to being a standalone major.
If I want to declare this as a major, who should I talk to and where do I go?
You can reach out to the Mathematics department chair, Amir Babak Aazami, for any questions you may have or contact the other faculty in our department by dropping by the department in office 314 in the Clark BioPhysics Building. You can also learn more by visiting our website here.
Summer Point of Contact (name and contact information):
Professor Amir Babak Aazami – aaazami@clarku.edu
