PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (GTEP)
for Advanced Mathematics Endorsement

This program lists the minimal mathematics coursework required for individuals who wish to enter the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) in Advanced Mathematics. GTEP is run by the Graduate School of Education. but these advanced mathematics prerequisites are taken in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A bachelor's degree is also required, although not necessarily in mathematics. One may apply for the GTEP program before completing all course work but coursework must be completed before entrance to GTEP. Contact Dr. Luis Saldanha, saldanha@pdx.edu for a Mathematics Department recommendation. No appointment is needed during office hours. Call the department, 503-725-3621, for office hours. The program must include the following courses or approved substitutions:

Required by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (12 courses)

  • CS 161 Introduction to Computer Science or MTH 271 Mathematical Computing (or equivalent programming course) (4)
  • MTH 251 Calculus I (4)
  • MTH 252 Calculus II (4)
  • MTH 253 Calculus III (4)
  • MTH 254 Calculus IV(4)
  • MTH 338 Modern College Geometry (4)
  • MTH 261 Introduction to Linear Algebra (4)
  • MTH 344 Group Theory (4)
  • MTH 345 Ring & Field Theory or MTH 346 Number Theory (4)
  • MTH 481 Probability for Math Teachers or MTH 482 Statistics for Math Teachers or STAT 451 Applied Statistics for Engr&Sci  (4)
  • Two approved upper division mathematics electives

    Approved courses include (but are not limited to)

    • MTH 345 Ring & Field Theory or MTH 346 Number Theory (4)
    • MTH 356 Discrete Mathematics
    • MTH 483 Topics in Geometry for Math Teachers
    • MTH 484 Topics in Algebra for Math Teachers
    • MTH 486 History of Mathematics
    • MTH 487 Combinatorics
    • MTH 488 Technology for Math Teachers
    • MTH 311 Advanced Calculus
    • STAT 451, 452 Applied Statistics for Engr&Sci

Recomended by the School of Education

  • Pych 311 Human Development (4)
  • Ed 420 Introduction to Education (3)

* 400-level courses may be taken at the 500-level for graduate credit.

 

For information on required tests for Advanced Mathematics Licensing in the State of Oregon, refer to www.ets.org/praxis/prxor.html

 

 

Last Modified October 14, 2007