5-12 Mathematics Additional Licensure
These are the state-required competency areas and the corresponding U of M requirements. Once you apply
to the program, an adviser will review your transcripts to determine what requirements you need to
complete.
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
****All calculus sequence classes must be taken before applying to the additional licensure program
****Calculus Sequence: 2 yrs. Including linear algebra, differential equations
MATH 1271 – Calculus I (4 cr)
Math 1272 – Calculus II (4 cr)
Math 2243 – Lin. Algebra & Diff. Equations (4)
Math 2263 – Multivariable Calculus (4 cr)
Formal Mathematical Reasoning (1 course)
Math 2283 – Sequences, Series, Found. (3)
Math 3283W – Sequences, Series, Found (4)
Math 5615H – Honors: Intro to Analysis I (4)
Advanced Algebra (1 course)
Math 4242 – App. Linear Algebra (4)
Math 4281 – Intro to Modern Algebra (4)
Math 5248 – Cryptology and Number Theory
Math 5251 – Error-Correcting Codes, Fields, Algebraic Curves (4)
Math 5285H – Honors: Fundamental Structures of Algebra I (4)
Discrete Mathematics (1 course)
*Math 4707 - Intro to Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Math 5705 – Combinatorics A (4)
Math 5707 – Combinatorics B (4)
Geometry (1 course)
*Math 5335 – Geometry I (4)
Math 5336 – Geometry II (4)
Probability (1 course with calc prereq.)
Math 5651 – Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics (4)
Stat 5101 – Theory of Statistics I (4)
*Math 4653 Elementary Probability
Stat 3021 Intro to Probability and Statistics
General Psychology - Psy 1001 or PSTL 1281
AREA-SPECIFIC CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
EDHD 5008 – Reading in the Content Areas for Initial Licensure Candidates (2 cr) offered on-line summer session only
MthE 5011 – Arithmetic Structures in School Mathematics (3 cr) offered summer session
MthE 5021 – Algebraic Structures in School Mathematics (3 cr) offered fall semester
MthE 5031 Geometric Structures in School Mathematics (3 cr) offered spring semester
MthE 5696 Student Teaching (1-8 credits) offered spring and fall semester
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
EDPA 5341 – The American Middle School
CPSY 4303 – Adolescent Psychology
STATE OF MINNESOTA INITIAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
EPSY 5135 – Human Relations (4 cr)
PUBH 6003 – Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (1 cr)
STATE OF MINNESOTA TESTING REQUIREMENTS
MTLE: Basic Skills
Reading Subtest
Writing Subtest
Mathematics Subtest
MTLE: Content Area Test
Mathematics (grades 5-12)
MTLE: Pedagogy Test
Secondary (grades 5-12)