Secondary Mathematics Licensure Program: B.S. in General Mathematics (CUS)

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The Secondary Mathematics Licensure Program graduates earn a B.S. in Mathematics. This program is 120 credit hours and offers supervised clinical practice experiences in both middle and high school settings. Upon program completion, the candidate has met all requirements for an institutional recommendation for an Initial Colorado Teacher License with an Endorsement in the area of Mathematics.

The Secondary Education Mathematics Licensure Program requires a major in Mathematics and completion of the following 120 credit hours:
General Education Core (45 credit hours)
Mathematics Major Core (30 credit hours)
Secondary Education Professional Core (36 credit hours)
Electives (9 credit hours)

General Education Core (45 credit hours)

Arts and Humanities (9 credit hours)

PHL 202 - Philosophical Inquiry (3)
ENG 201 - Introduction to Literature (3) OR
ENG 202 - American Literature I (3)
HUM 120 - Introduction to the Arts (3) OR
MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives (3) OR
THR 112 - Theatre Appreciation (3)

Biblical Studies (12 credit hours)

Communication (6 credit hours)

COM 103 - Public Speaking (3)
ENG 102 - English Composition (3) OR
ENG 105 - Advanced English Composition (3)

Integrative Studies (3 credit hours)

INT 101 - First-Year Integration (3)
Please see the First-Year Integration (FYI) page for specific information about the required INT 101 course.

Science (3 credit hours)

SCI 230 - Integrated Physical Science with Lab (3)

Social Sciences (12 credit hours)

Mathematics Major Core (30 credit hours)

Secondary Education Professional Core (36 credit hours)

Electives (9 credit hours)

Teacher candidates in the Secondary Mathematics Licensure Program may choose 9 general elective credit hours in a subject area of their choice, or use these electives to transfer approved credits into their CCU program. Teacher candidates are required to work directly with their Life Directions Center Advisor regarding choice and enrollment of elective credits.