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UW-Madison > School of Ed > EAS > Programs > Elem Ed Minors > Spec Math Minor

Specialized Mathematics Minor

For Elementary Education Students

Complete a minimum of 22 credits to include the following:

  • Math 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry. Enrollment in 221 requires students to meet prerequisite requirements established by the mathematics department; Math 221 is a prerequisite for 222.
  • Math 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry
  • One statistics course from the following (credit can be given for only one of these courses):
    • 201 Principles of Statistics I
    • 224 Elementary Statistical Methods
    • 301 Introduction to Statistical Methods 
  • Additional credits from among the following:
    • Math 135 Algebraic Reasoning for Teaching Mathematics (Prereq: Math 130 or 130 exemption)
    • Math 234 Calculus--Functions of Several Variables (Prereq: Math 222)
    • Math 240 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (Prereq: Math 221)
    • Math 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra (Prereq: Math 234 or both Math 222 and 240)
    • Math 371 Basic Concepts of Mathematics (Prereq: completed or concurrent registration in Math 340)
    • Math 461 College Geometry (Prereq: Math 234 or both Math 222 and 240)
    • Math 473 History of Mathematics (consent of instructor required)