Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Master’s Level Coursework for Secondary Teacher Certification

University of Missouri - St. Louis

In addition to the B.S. Ed., students may opt to complete a B.A. or B.S. degree in their discipline as an undergraduate, followed by admission to the Graduate School for Master’s level teaching certification. The College of Education has a one-year accelerated program for post-graduate certification called Teach in 12, or students can choose a traditional path to certification. Graduate coursework for certification can apply towards a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, with additional coursework. Students interested in Master’s Level teacher certification should contact the advising office (OASIS) 314-516-5937 in the College of Education. Note: To obtain teaching certification, DESE requires a 3.0 GPA in the discipline and professional education coursework, as well as a 2.75 GPA overall.A successful undergraduate should, upon completion, be able to:Write clear, logically consistent proofs.Read, understand and assess the veracity of logical arguments or mathematical proofs.Reformulate problems or questions in relevant mathematical terms.Solve problems which involve analysis, algebra or linear algebra, elementary number theory, elementary probability or statistics.Demonstrate basic proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in a language in addition to English.