Elementary School Mathematics, Minor
SRU’s minor in Elementary School Mathematics is a strong add-on for degrees in Early Childhood Education or Special Education. Three of the required courses are already part of those majors, setting many students up to finish this minor with just 4 further courses. This focused math credential can help a teacher’s job application to stand out among the competition: it highlights flexibility, reliability, and potential for greater creativity and depth in teaching math to children.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 9 credit hours of MATH/STAT in their minor from SRU
- Students enrolled in both the Minor in Middle School Mathematics and the Minor in Elementary School Mathematics must complete at least 9 credits in each of these minors that are NOT being counted in the other.
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
- ELEC 340 has an off-campus field component and requires appropriate teacher clearances. Contact the instructor before enrolling in ELEC 340.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Mathematics Courses | ||
| MATH 118 | Elementary Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 210 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| ELEC 340 | Mathematics Methods and Strategies for PRE K - 4 Teachers | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Select three courses of the following: | 9 | |
| Mathematics as a Liberal Art | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Finite Mathematics with Matrices | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Survey Methods | ||
| Elementary Statistics I | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Modeling | ||
| Statistical Study Design | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Minor in Elementary School Math (52B)
This program is effective as of Summer 2022
Revised 04.21.2022
UCC 02.15.2022