Mathematics Education
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Program TypeMajor
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Degrees OfferedB.A., B.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences
Learn in a challenging, collaborative, and supportive environment. Gain the skills and confidence to teach mathematics to students at the middle and high school levels.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll be able to explain the mathematical concepts that underlie algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus to secondary school students in diverse educational settings. You’ll use the latest technology to help students solve problems and master concepts while learning best practices in classroom management.
- Gain Practical Experience
From observing professional educators in a PreK-12 setting to teaching in a secondary school math classroom under the supervision of an experienced teacher, you will apply what you have learned in real-world settings.
- Prepare for the Students of Tomorrow
You’ll explore evidence-based strategies to meet the unique needs of individual learners, including inclusive course design and student-centered practices — positioning you for success in teaching our increasingly diverse population.
- Position Yourself for Career Success
Our program’s combination of math theory and educational practice makes graduates highly competitive in securing teaching positions or gaining admission to graduate school. Our students also learn alongside students pursuing a major in Mathematics – gaining valuable perspective on their degree area.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Accreditations
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North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
All the University of Mary education programs are fully accredited by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board and all CAEP national standards are fully met.
Featured Faculty
Bob Willenbring, PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Director of Mathematics and Mathematics Education Programs
I have loved math and learning since a very young age. When I started college, I thought I would become an actuary, but I found that I loved combinatorics, the math of counting and looking at patterns. I greatly enjoy anything that utilizes discrete math, such as probability, computers, board games, computer games, and so on. Now the longest serving member of the math faculty, I work to continue the math program's legacy of training math teachers and professionals rooted in the Benedictine values. I am from Minnesota and my wife, Amanda, teaches high school math. We have two daughters.
Alexander Mains
Instructor of Mathematics, Secondary Education Coordinator
I have the opportunity to work with students in building their math skills so that each student is prepared for college-level math courses. I also work to provide a deep understanding of mathematics for the elementary teachers and middle school teachers to prepare each student for their careers in teaching mathematics to others. I love the fact that no matter where I go on campus at Mary, I can always have wonderful and friendly conversations with colleagues and students. This is the one workplace where I feel genuinely cared for and, because of this care, can genuinely care for others as an educator and colleague.
