The mathematics comprehensive education major and the mathematics education major prepare students to teach mathematics in the secondary schools and to receive a teaching certificate from the Alabama State Department of Education.  Graduates with these majors are also prepared to continue in graduate-level study.   The graduate with a comprehensive education major completes 38 hours of mathematics and computer courses (listed below), 28 hours of professional education courses, and 54 hours of General Studies, including Calculus I.   The mathematics education graduate completes 29 hours of mathematics courses (listed below), 28 hours of professional education courses, 27-30 hours in a second teaching field, and 52 hours of General Studies, including Calculus I.