A Practical, Critical Subject

Students in math classroomMathematics is a universally useful subject. Whether someone is crunching numbers at a Fortune 500 company or calculating the trajectory of a NASA rover headed for Mars, they rely on the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and other subjects taught to them in middle school and high school.

If you want to share your passion for mathematics and teach this critical subject to middle school and high school students, our major in mathematics teaching is an excellent pathway to this career. You’ll take advanced mathematics and teaching courses to prepare for a teaching career and acquire the skills and credentials to qualify as a licensed middle school or secondary school (includes middle school) teacher in the state of Indiana.

Explore our Mathematics Education Major.

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