Mathematics Education Emphasis (Licensure Recommendation), M.Ed.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or closely related field and want to teach math to students in grades 5-12, our Master of Education degree with a mathematics emphasis for a recommendation for mathematics licensureis just for you. In this program, you can become a licensed teacher in 12 months, as well as obtain a master’s degree, through our accelerated program.
Mathematics Content Requirements
The State of Iowa requires the following mathematics requirements to grant a license for grades 5-12 mathematics teachers.
Completion of 24 semester hours in mathematics to include a linear algebra or an abstract (modern) algebra course, a geometry course, a two-course sequence in calculus, a computer programming course, a probability and statistics course, and coursework in discrete mathematics.
The following ISU courses are counted for the state-required prerequisite content courses. If you have taken different courses, contact us to see if they can be considered as equivalent courses.
- 2-course sequence in calculus
- MATH 165 & MATH 166
- 1 course in abstract or linear algebra
- MATH 317 or MATH 301
- 1 course in post-calculus geometry
- MATH 435
- 1 course in probability or statistics
- STAT 201
- 1 course in computer programming
- COM S 107 or COM S 127 or COM S 207 or COM S 227
- Coursework in discrete mathematics
- MATH 341 &/or MATH 397
Our program is designed for those candidates whose undergraduate degree included a good number of the courses above (math-related major is not required but recommended). You must have at least a total 24 credit hours in mathematics courses with a minimum grade of C- in each.