Mathematics Education, Minor - CEPS, UNH

Undergraduate

Mathematics Education

Blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on classroom experience while learning from expert faculty.
2026
Degree
Minor
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
Full-time
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Part-time
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Mathematics and Statistics

A minor in Mathematics Education at UNH provides students with a background in mathematics and mathematics education and provides a potential pathway to teacher certification. The minor complements majors in mathematics, sciences, and engineering enhancing your career prospects. 

Whether you're aiming to become a math teacher or strengthen your math knowledge, this minor sets you up for success in education.

Mathematics and Statistics Department

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Orly Buchbinder
Associate Professor
Orly.Buchbinder@unh.edu
Kingsbury Hall, Room N309d, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2680

What is a minor in mathematics education?

The mathematics education minor introduces students to teaching at the pre-college level, mathematics education topics, and mathematical content to enhance their understanding of secondary mathematics. In addition to the required courses, students will choose electives of interest from options in education and mathematics, in consultation with the minor advisor. Completion of this minor does not lead directly to teaching certification. If interested in teacher certification, a student should meet with the mathematics education minor advisor to discuss potential pathways and to determine what additional courses are needed.

Why study mathematics education at UNH?

You’ll enhance your understanding of higher-level mathematics, the mathematics taught in the middle and high school classrooms, and the process of teaching mathematics. You’ll enjoy many small, specialized classes and a variety of field-based experiences. You’ll work alongside accomplished mathematics educators, mathematicians, and statisticians, who are professionally active.

Potential Careers

  • Assessment Specialist
  • Educator/Mathematics teacher
  • Education software developer
  • Mathematics education consultant
  • Mathematics educator in government/research/academia
  • Mathematics textbook author/editor

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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Students pursuing a minor in Mathematics Education will be required to take courses that introduce them to teaching, mathematics education topics, and mathematical content to solidify their understanding of secondary mathematics. In addition to the required courses, students will choose electives of interest from options in Education and Mathematics, in consultation with the minor advisor.

Completion of this minor does not lead to teaching certification. Students should meet with the minor advisor to discuss potential pathways and to determine what additional courses are needed.

For further information, please contact the minor coordinator located on the department website.

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Requirements for the Program
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Academic policies related to Minors.

Credit toward the minor will only be given for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.00 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor.

  • Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used for a minor.
  • No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.
  • No more than 2 courses or 8 credits may be from transfer coursework. Any transferred coursework must be approved by the minor coordinator.

For additional details on how to declare a minor, please visit https://www.unh.edu/registrar/academic-records/majors-minors.

Required Courses
MATH 624Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics A (Number Systems & Functions) 14
or MATH 626 Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics B (Geometry, Statistics, & Probability)
MATH 700Introduction to Mathematics Education 14
or MATH 709 Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 6-12
EDUC 500Exploring Teaching 14
Electives
Select one of the following options:8
Option 1: Select one MATH and one EDUC course from the list below.
Option 2: Select two MATH courses from the list below. Only one 500-level course may be taken.
MATH 624
Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics A (Number Systems & Functions) 1
or MATH 626
 Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics B (Geometry, Statistics, & Probability)
MATH 531
Mathematical Proof 1
MATH 545
Introduction to Linear Algebra 1
or MATH 645
 Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 700
Introduction to Mathematics Education 1
or MATH 709
 Teaching of Mathematics in Grades 6-12
MATH 760
Geometry 1
MATH 790
Historical Foundations of Mathematics 1
MATH 797
Senior Seminar (Math Ed Section) 1
EDUC 525
Teaching Race
EDUC 556
Peer to Peer Mentoring for Students with Disabilities
EDUC 605
Educational Perspectives in Critical Times 1
EDUC 701
Human Development & Learning: Cultural Perspectives 1
EDUC 703C
Classroom Management: Creating Positive Learning Environments
EDUC 751B
Methods of Inclusive Secondary Education: Literacies, Learning, and Transitions 1
Total Credits20
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Course is required for the BS in Mathematics Education and/or for teacher certification through UNH. Students in other majors who wish to pursue mathematics teacher certification could take some of these courses as program electives or as part of a master’s degree that leads to certification.

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Student Learning Outcomes
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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate robust knowledge of mathematical concepts and practices that underlie secondary school mathematics.
  • Use technological tools to solve mathematical problems and be able to incorporate educational technology in their teaching.
  • Analyze and interpret mathematical curricula, assessments, and standards documents.
  • Analyze and interpret students’ mathematical work, and articulate ways of supporting students’ mathematical thinking.
  • Demonstrate strong foundations of pedagogical knowledge and effective and equitable mathematics teaching practices.
  • Demonstrate positive and productive dispositions toward mathematics as a discipline, towards students as learners of mathematics and towards teaching mathematics in ways that support students’ sense making, understanding, and reasoning.