Mathematics Education - BS
BYU is the only university in the United States with a Department of Mathematics Education. At many universities, students learn to teach mathematics by taking mathematics classes, education classes and then one or two classes that integrate mathematics and education.
At BYU, you still take many mathematics and education classes but also have an opportunity to take 7 classes in the Department of Mathematics Education where the mathematics and education are integrated – an incredible strength of the program. Courses in the undergraduate program are designed to help prospective teachers plan, manage, and implement classroom activities that facilitate students’ learning of mathematics. A degree in mathematics education qualifies you to teach mathematics at the junior high and high school levels. Some graduates work outside of education because of the extensive mathematical knowledge gained in the program. Many jobs available to mathematics graduates are also available to mathematics education graduates. Our department alumni are prepared to solve problems in a variety of fields using their mathematical background, but their teaching experience prepares them to communicate solutions effectively to others.