Mathematics Education BS
- Major
- BS
- In-Person
- Greeley
- Licensure: Mathematics (Grades 6-12)
- Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
- Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) with CLD Endorsement
4 Years
Program Overview
Are you passionate about math? Ready to inspire the next generation?
The Mathematics Education Bachelor of Science degree is built for students who love math and want to share that passion with others. In this program, you’ll learn how to teach algebra, geometry and other key math topics to students in grades 6–12 — in ways that are engaging, relevant and inclusive for every learner.
You’ll graduate with a deep knowledge of both math and how to teach it. Along the way, you’ll gain real classroom experience through school placements, team projects and partnerships with local schools and communities.
This program also prepares you to:
- Lead a classroom with confidence
- Support students from all backgrounds and learning styles
- Connect math to real-world language and ideas
- Make students genuinely curious about math
When you finish, you’ll be ready to teach middle school or high school math in Colorado. Choose a licensure concentration and you’ll graduate fully licensed to teach in the state. The program also sets you up for graduate study in mathematics education if you want to take your career even further.
Mathematics Concentrations
Which path is right for you?
The Mathematics Education B.S. offers four options — including three licensure concentrations — so you can choose the path that fits your goals.
All four options prepare you to teach core math topics like arithmetic, algebra and geometry in engaging, relevant and inclusive ways. You’ll build a strong foundation in both math and education, gain real classroom experience through school placements and team projects, and develop the skills to lead a classroom, support diverse learners and spark curiosity in every student.
Explore math education ideas in middle school and secondary contexts. This option gives you broad exposure to the field but does not include in-depth teacher preparation, practicum experience or licensure to teach in Colorado.
Graduate fully prepared and qualified for licensure to teach mathematics in grades 6–12 in Colorado.
Graduate fully prepared and qualified for licensure to teach middle school mathematics in grades 6–8 in Colorado.
Everything in the Middle School option, plus you’ll be qualified to add the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement in Colorado — a valuable credential for teaching in diverse classrooms.
Why UNC?
hours in real classrooms
Over four semesters, you'll teach in real schools — working with actual students, real lesson plans and the everyday challenges of a math classroom. By graduation, you'll already have lived it.
Student-to-faculty ratio
Your professors know your name and your goals. Whether you need academic guidance or career advice, real support from real people is always close by.
In demand across Colorado
UNC is one of the state's top producers of math teachers. Our graduates are sought after at middle and high schools across Colorado.
What you'll learn
Where it takes you
- Teach middle or high school math in Colorado
- Earn state licensure through a concentration
- Add the CLD Endorsement
- Pursue a graduate degree in mathematics education
UNC math education students dive into coursework that prepares them for real classrooms across Colorado.
Voices from the Program
Transfer Student
The Mathematics Department shaped my path at UNC by preparing me for a complex teaching environment. My experience here helped me realize that my best fit is teaching middle school.
Bethany Lutz
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Mathematical Sciences
Math, computer science, data science, and statistics help us make sense of the world. In our programs, you’ll learn to find patterns, solve problems, and use data to understand how things work. We offer small classes and personal support to help you succeed. You’ll develop strong analytical skills and useful problem-solving abilities to prepare for a career in education, industry, or beyond.
- MathematicalSciences@unco.edu
- (970) 351-2820
- Ross Hall, 2239
Lindsay Reiten
Associate Professor