Mathematics Education (Major)
Secondary mathematics teachers are in high demand.
As a Mathematics Education graduate, you’ll be equipped to make an impact by instilling understanding and passion for numbers and problem solving in those you teach.
Develop your mathematical expertise and expertise in specific instructional practices for math including middle grades methods, secondary methods, and the latest in instructional technology.
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You’ll spend a full semester of your senior year teaching locally or internationally at two different schools, preparing you to manage your own classroom after graduation.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
Interested in Teaching Math and Computer Science?
If you are also interested in teaching computer science in addition to math, consider Taylor’s Mathematics Computer Science Education major. This program combines a robust Mathematics and Computer Science curriculum with exemplary, hands-on preparation for teaching at either the middle or high school level.
Hallie Kaiser
Class of 2022
Professors never just taught us material and tested us. They made us think deeply about the implications of the material and how mathematics impacts our culture and faith.
Michelle (Franch) Florian
Class of 2019
Math Club events helped me get to know professors and other math majors. I learned from different panel speakers about the gender gap in STEM, imposter syndrome, and opportunities like graduate school, research, and discovery.
Abigail Pyle
Class of 2022
Gaining classroom experience prepared me for real-world teaching. My education classes taught me the hardships and limitations teachers face and the incredible joy and reward that comes with the calling.
Contact
Patrick Eggleton
Department Chair and Professor of Mathematics