Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
A Concentration In
Mathematics
An emphasis within the B.S. in Secondary Education — become the math teacher who makes it finally make sense.
Through Calculus & Beyond
Calc I & II, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
Teach Grades 6–12
Certify to teach secondary mathematics
Content Mastery Built In
Meets the 30-credit content-area standard
Schools everywhere are short on qualified math teachers — and ACU’s Mathematics concentration is built to make you one of the good ones. You’ll go deep into the subject, from Calculus through Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, so you understand the math far beyond what you’ll teach.
Just as important, you’ll learn how to teach it. Courses like Teaching Math in the Secondary School and Teaching Math in the Classroom for Understanding turn your content knowledge into lessons that reach students who think they’re “not a math person.” You’ll graduate with the content mastery the state expects and the methods that make it land.
Master Higher Mathematics
Work through Calculus I and II, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Discrete Math.
Teach Math for Understanding
Move students past memorized procedures to genuine conceptual grasp of how math works.
Turn Content Into Lessons
Plan and deliver secondary math instruction using methods proven in real classrooms.
Build Mathematical Literacy
Help students read, write, and reason through math problems with confidence.
Demonstrate Content Mastery
Meet Arizona's standard of 30 content-area credits or a passing subject-knowledge test.
Mathematics describes a world of remarkable order — and that order isn't an accident. A Biblical Worldview adds depth to how you understand the discipline and how you teach it.
Order and Pattern in Creation
The reliability of mathematics — that equations balance and patterns hold across the universe — reflects a created order rather than chaos. Teaching math becomes a way of helping students notice the consistency woven into reality.
Lets you frame math as discovery of real structure, not just rules to obey.
Honesty and Precision
Math rewards truthfulness: a proof either holds or it doesn't, and shortcuts get exposed. That discipline mirrors a deeper call to integrity, both in scholarship and in how you grade and guide students.
Models intellectual honesty for adolescents still forming their character.
Patience With Strugglers
Many students arrive convinced they can't do math. Seeing each one as an image-bearer worth your patience reshapes how you respond to confusion, failure, and the slow work of real understanding.
Grounds a teaching posture of perseverance and grace over frustration.
Math teachers are among the most sought-after educators in the country — and this concentration certifies you to teach the subject across grades 6–12.
Secondary Math Teacher
Teach algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus in middle and high school classrooms.
Christian School Math Educator
Teach math in ACSI-affiliated Christian schools in the U.S. and abroad through ACU's certification.
STEM Program Leader
Develop and lead math and STEM initiatives, tutoring centers, or enrichment programs.
Graduate Study in Math or Education
Use a strong content foundation to pursue a master's in mathematics, curriculum, or instruction.
The Math concentration goes further than a typical teaching minor — you graduate with real depth in the discipline and the methods to share it.
Content Depth, Not Just Methods
A 27-credit concentration takes you through calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra — well beyond the high-school level.
Teaching Methods Built In
Dedicated math-pedagogy courses mean you learn to teach the subject, not just to do it.
High Demand After Graduation
Qualified secondary math teachers are scarce, giving you strong footing in the job market.
ACSI Certification Pathway
Teach math in Christian schools worldwide through ACU's ACSI certification.
Already drawn to the Secondary Education degree? Adding the Math concentration is simple.
Apply to ACU
Submit your application for admission to Arizona Christian University.
Start Your ApplicationChoose Mathematics as Your Concentration
Tell your education advisor you want the math content area, and they'll map it into your plan.
Build Your Math Foundation
Begin the calculus sequence early so the upper-level content courses fall into place on schedule.
The Mathematics concentration gives you the content depth and teaching methods to lead a secondary math classroom with confidence. Apply or reach out today.