This is a sample curriculum plan for the Mathematics BS Secondary Education Emphasis within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major, and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to Advising Contacts for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| FH | Foundations of Humanities* | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 189 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| FC | Foundations of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 275 | Multivariable Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Intro to Programming in Mathematics | 3 |
| Choose One: BIOL 191 & 191L CHEM 111 & 111L PHYS 211 & 211L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology I or General Chemistry I Or Physics I with Calculus | 4-5 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 or 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 333 Or MATH 301 | Differential Equations w/ Matrix Theory Or Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 287 | Communication in the Mathematical Sciences | 3 |
| Choose One: BIOL 192 & 192L CHEM 112 & 112L PHYS 212 & 212L | Introduction to the Diversity of Life or General Chemistry II or Physics II with Calculus | 4-5 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences (in second field)* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 or 14 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 261 | Statistical Reasoning in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| MATH 305 | Intro to Abstract Algebra and Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 314 | Foundations of Analysis | 3 |
| FA | Foundations of Arts* | 3 |
| Upper-division MATH Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 250 | Algebraic and Proportional Reasoning for Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 361 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 311 | Foundations of Geometry | 3 |
| STEM-ED 310 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/o lab | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 370 | Functions and Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 404 or MATH 405 | Number Theory Or Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| STEM-ED 410 | STEM Teaching Methods | 3 |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 488 (FF) | Senior Outcome Assessment | 0 |
| MATH 401 | Senior Thesis in the Mathematical Sciences | 1 |
| STEM-ED 480 | Apprentice Teaching | 6-12 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 10-16 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view the prerequisites
- The major’s curriculum starts at Math 170. Enrollment in a math course below Math 170 has the potential to extend date of graduation
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.