1. 1. Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in mathematics; or

2. 2. Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and completed a major in mathematics or 36 semester hours of coursework distributed in each of the following areas:

   1. a. Algebra. Experience shall include linear algebra (matrices, vectors, and linear transformations) and abstract algebra (ring, group, and field theory);
   2. b. Geometry. Experience shall include Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries;
   3. c. Analytic geometry;
   4. d. Probability and statistics;
   5. e. Discrete mathematics. Experience shall include the study of mathematical properties of finite sets and systems and linear programming;
   6. f. Calculus. Experience shall include multivariable calculus;
   7. g. Mathematical modeling; and
   8. h. Computer science, including two programming languages.

Endorsement requirements. The candidate shall have:

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-298.1 and 22.1-299 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 24, eff. August 23, 2018; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. October 24, 2024.