Teaching - Mathematics
Graduates of UW-Eau Claire's teaching - mathematics program earn the licensure necessary to teach all math courses to students in grades 4-12.
Help Future Students Add It All Up
Combine your passions for math and education with a teaching - mathematics bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. With a foundation set in experiential learning, our competitive program is known for producing top-notch math teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Completion of the program licenses you to teach all math courses to students in grades 4-12.
The curriculum within the teaching - mathematics degree focuses on the many different areas of mathematics, including calculus, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. Courses within the major introduce you to various models of teaching, lesson and unit planning, direct and indirect methods of instruction, managing classrooms, and evaluating and assessing student learning.
While pursuing the major, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how math is learned — and how it is best taught. Through projects, labs and fieldwork, you'll acquire the tools and skills needed to develop successful students. The opportunity to assist teachers in their classrooms throughout your four years, as well as student teach for a full semester, will help you to build your leadership skills, identify your preferred teaching style, and discover how to best meet the needs of your learners.
Upon graduation, you'll be ready to hit the ground running and make a difference in your future classrooms and community. Your knowledge of — and passion for — mathematics will educate and inspire the next generation, shaping them into curious, critical thinkers and insightful problem-solvers along the way.
Program Details
Licensure Information
Completion of teacher preparation programs at UW-Eau Claire meets licensure requirements in Wisconsin. Our programs may not meet requirements in other states. It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Find contact information on each state licensure office here.
Licensure requirements can change at any time. UW-Eau Claire’s Teacher Education Program Office ensures that our programs meet the requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. If you seek licensure in another state, be aware that their requirements could change at any time.
The United States Department of Education requires institutions to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure concerning whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification. Please note:
- Obtaining a Wisconsin Teaching License PRIOR to applying for a teaching license in another state is usually helpful and strongly recommended.
- "Meets requirements" means that a student is eligible for a license with stipulations, typically for 1-3 years, in that state. The stipulations are likely to be specific testing requirements and/or competency through a course or examination. In some instances, additional stipulations might be added.
- Licensure grade levels vary from state to state. Students who are eligible for a specific grade range in Wisconsin may be licensed for a narrower grade range in another state. Each state determines grade ranges for licensing differently.
- State licensure requirements may change at any time. Licensure questions should be referred to the Teacher Education Program Office (tep@uwec.edu).
The requirements of this program meet requirements in the following states or territories:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa
The requirements of this program do not meet licensure in the following states or territories:
Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, Washington, D.C., Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Many education majors choose to enhance their education by engaging in cultural immersions. You may student teach in Kenai, Alaska or participate in the Civil Rights Pilgrimage as part of ES 385. These experiences often lead to new ways of thinking and a better understanding of the students in your future classroom.
The UWEC Math Department offers opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, including conducting mathematical research. Alongside faculty members, your work could lead to publications or presentations at regional and national conferences. Past research projects within the department have included Pattern Avoidance in Trees, Genetic Association Mapping in Latinos, and Mathematics of Rhythm and Syncopation. The skills and experiences gained through research set our graduates apart, especially when applying for teaching jobs.
While pursuing the teaching - mathematics major, you'll be surrounded by people who, like you, are interested in math and working with children and young adults. Expert faculty throughout the program will help you learn modern teaching techniques and the fundamentals of a variety of mathematical approaches, helping you to best teach your future students.
To help you explore career opportunities and make valuable connections, we host an annual Education Job Fair, an on-campus career fair specific for those looking to enter the field of education. This event is an excellent opportunity to make connections and submit your resume for current and future job openings.
Blugold Stories
The opportunity to study abroad in Spain helped me grow as a member of society and pushed me outside of my comfort zone in so many ways. Who would have thought I'd ever try surfing!
Freshman year, I worked with a student and I was trying to teach a lesson. I was very nervous. I talked really fast. I wasn't sure if I was conveying the message properly. But now between service learning, my research project, and tutoring for the past three years, now when I stand in front of a group of students, I feel so much more comfortable. My confidence level has grown so much and I think it will continue to grow as student teaching comes up in the next semester.
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Where can the teaching - mathematics program lead me after graduation?
Upon completion of the program, you will be licensed to teach in Wisconsin any mathematics course in grades 4-12. Our graduates go on to become effective, inspired and reflective educators, making a positive impact on others wherever they go.
Recent Graduates
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With a teaching - mathematics bachelor's degree, you will learn how to become a confident instructor, prepared to teach math to a variety of ages. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, a semester of student teaching provides real-world learning and opportunities to make valuable professional connections.
Here are a few courses in Teaching - Mathematics at UW-Eau Claire.
MATH 345
Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
Counting techniques, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric statistics. Students who desire more extensive probability and statistics should take Math 346/Math 546, Math 347/Math 547.
MATH 330
Modern Geometry
Contemporary and classical Euclidean geometry, with emphasis on constructions, transformations, and proofs. The Mira and geometry software will be used to illustrate these topics. Some non-Euclidean geometry included.
MATH 451
Teaching Mathematics with Technology
In this course students will investigate teaching mathematics effectively with technology. Technology used includes graphing calculators, spreadsheets, interactive software, and calculator based laboratories. Topics include functions, statistics, probability, geometry, and mathematical modeling.
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