Inspire the next generation. Because the world needs more math nerds.
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 8 months of high school classroom experience 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.
Speed through your B.Ed.
With your Math/Teaching degree, earning your Bachelor of Education takes 4 school terms. Depending on the faculty of education you attend, you could start teaching in September of the year following your graduation from Waterloo.
Gain international experience
Take advantage of our Math in Europe program, spend a term at a foreign university through one of our exchanges, or opt for a 4-month co-op work term abroad.
About the Mathematics/Teaching program
Gain teaching and co-op work experience
Apply to Mathematics and choose this major at the end of first year
Earn a Bachelor of Mathematics degree
1st Faculty of Mathematics in North America
Offered by the Faculty of Mathematics
Waterloo is an international leader in Mathematics
Mathematics/Teaching admission requirements
- Apply to Mathematics and choose Mathematics/Teaching as your major at the end of first year.
- An Admission Information Form is required for admission.
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.
First-year Mathematics/Teaching courses
You may select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements.
September to December
MATH 135 - Algebra for Honours Mathematics
MATH 137 - Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics
PSYCH 101 - Introductory Psychology
Choose one of:
• CS 115 - Introduction to Computer Science
• CS 135 - Designing Functional Programs
1 communication skills course
January to April
MATH 136 - Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics
MATH 138 - Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics
Choose one of:
• CS 116 - Introduction to Computer Science 2
• CS 136 - Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
1 communication skills course
1 elective
After first year
You'll take a variety of upper-year courses in math and computer science, as well as additional courses in a second teaching subject. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
View a list of courses required for your degree.
Sample upper-year courses
CO 380 - Mathematical Discovery and Invention
PMATH 360 - Geometry
AMATH 343 - Discrete Models in Applied Mathematics
CO 480 - History of Mathematics
Customize your Mathematics/Teaching degree
You can also add additional areas of interest and expertise by including a minor(s) or specialization as part of your degree.
Gain relevant work experience through co-op
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!
Sample co-op job titles
- Teaching Assistant/Tutor
- Student Teacher
- Computer Science Tutor
- Teaching Assistant
- Computer Science Teacher
Sample co-op employers
- Bronte College of Canada
- Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
- University of Waterloo
- St. Andrew's College
- Trinity College School
Careers in Mathematics/Teaching
- French Immersion Teacher, Halifax Regional School Board
- Math Teacher, Peel District School Board
- Online Learning Consultant, University of Waterloo
- Teacher, Appleby College
- Instructor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- Teacher, Waterloo Region District School Board
- Teacher, Stanford Academy
Helpful links
- Visit the Waterloo Mathematics/Teaching website
