Teacher, Secondary Education (Math & Science)

Teach academic and social skills to students in secondary school, including middle and high schools.

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Typical requirement for first-year college math course

These college courses are the minimum math requirements for related degree programs and could vary based on the specific college.

University Bachelor’s Degree:

Calculus I (123)

 

Relevant High School Dual Opportunities

High school dual credit can help students save time and money. See the relevant options below. (Students select one.)

  • HSDC Pre-Calculus (MATH 115)*
  • HSDC Trigonometry (MATH 120)*
  • HSDC Calculus I (MATH 123)*

*Students must satisfy prerequisite coursework or place directly through placement testing. Talk to your school counselor to determine the best course for you.

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Example coursework below shows a path that is South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship eligible and saves time and money through dual credit.

 

8th Grade:

8th Grade Math

9th Grade:

Algebra I

10th Grade:

Geometry

11th Grade:

Algebra II

12th Grade:

Pre-Calculus

There are multiple paths a student could take to prepare for the college math course required for their degree. Talk to your school counselor and see other routes in the Math Pathways PDF below.

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Advising Notes

  • Students planning to become secondary math or science teachers will take Calculus I (MATH 123) as part of their degree requirements. High School Dual Credit courses like MATH 115, MATH 120, or MATH 123 can be good options during their junior or senior year, but students must meet the prerequisites or pass placement tests to enroll in these courses.
  • Students planning to become secondary teachers in the humanities or social sciences need to take at least Mathematical Reasoning (MATH 103) for their degree. Any of the High School Dual Credit (HSDC) math courses listed above can meet this requirement.

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