Mathematics/Teaching

Inspire the next generation. Because the world needs more math.

Become a high school teacher and help students excel at math. There’s no better place to hone your skills than Waterloo, where you’ll gain eighth months of high school classroom experience (along with paid work experience if you enrol in co-op) even before you apply to a Bachelor of Education program.

During your academic terms, you can take a wide variety of math courses or choose to focus your studies in a particular area in math. Add a second teachable from Waterloo's Faculties of Science or Arts.

The world needs more great math teachers. We’ll set you on that path.

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Apply to Mathematics and choose Mathematics/Teaching as your major at the end of first year. Once you've applied, you'll need to complete the Admission Information Form as part of the application process.

We strongly encourage you to participate in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest to enhance your admissions status. 

To be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both contests, we'll use the results of the contest in which you performed best.

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First-year Mathematics/Teaching courses

You may select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements. 

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Co-op = relevant paid work experience

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can gain experience in the classroom before you even apply to a Bachelor of Education program. Set yourself apart from other future teachers!

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Customize your degree

You can add additional areas of expertise to your degree by including one or more of the minors available to all Waterloo students.

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Careers with Mathematics/Teaching​​

Graduates pursue careers in teaching math and computer science. They work for school boards across Canada and internationally.

Recent graduates

• Teacher – Waterloo Region District School Board
• Math Teacher – Halton District School Board
• Instructor – University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Information Systems Analyst & Consultant – University of Waterloo
• Youth Job Specialist – YMCA
• Instructor – Humber College

For more information on potential careers, check out our page on careers in math, coding, and data.

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Ready to learn more?

• Visit the Waterloo Mathematics/Teaching website
• Email our Mathematics recruitment co-ordinator, who can answer any questions about the program
• Subscribe to our newsletter to get tips and advice from current students