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About the Program

At NMSU Grants the Mathematics Program encompasses courses in Developmental Mathematics, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and Precalculus, Applications of Calculus, Calculus I, Calculus II and Mathematics for Elementary Education. These courses are a part of the curriculum for many Certificates, Associate Degrees, and Bachelor Degrees. No matter what your future plans are, you will need to understand core mathematical concepts to get there. At NMSU Grants we provide an encouraging and supportive environment to help you successfully understand and apply these concepts. We offer sequences of courses that match your career goals whether they be in the fields of Career Technical, STEM, Business, Humanities, or Social Services. We even provide the following recommended electives for Elementary Education majors interested in obtaining the mathematics concentration:

 

Course	Title	Credits
MATH 1134	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I	3
MATH 1215	Intermediate Algebra	3
MATH 1220G	College Algebra	3
MATH 1250G	Trigonometry & Precalculus	4
MATH 1350G	Introduction to Statistics	3
MATH 1430G	Application of Calculus I	3
MATH 1511G	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	4
MATH 2134	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II	3

Transfer Opportunities

Are you interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from a university? Save money by getting an Associate of Science degree at NMSU Grants choosing mathematics courses for as many of the degree’s electives as possible. This will get you a strong foundation towards your bachelor’s degree. At NMSU Grants, your classes will be small and taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with NMSU Main Campus help you achieve two goals: complete an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree through a seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

 

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in elementary education degree with the recommended mathematics electives above may lead to employment as an elementary teacher with a mathematics concentration. Below are examples of related occupations with associated annual average salary. These occupations require additional education or training.

 

Occupation	Average Salary	Job Outlook 2023 – 2033 (*)
Elementary teacher with a mathematics concentration	$63,443	3.8% growth
High School mathematics teacher	$67,499	6.0% growth

(*) Data is for New Mexico

Meet the Faculty

David Bishop (Program Manager), Associate Professor, dabishop@nmsu.edu, (505) 287 – 6649

David Bishop grew up in Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. He spent most of his childhood in Macomb, Illinois. Mathematics runs in his family. His father, all three of his siblings, and David all have advanced degrees in mathematics. David has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in mathematics from Western Illinois University.

He has been teaching mathematics since 1986 at both four-year colleges and here at NMSU Grants. David likes teaching at the community college because it allows him the opportunity to meet and work with students with diverse backgrounds, experience, and cultures. Through his teaching, he hopes to help students learn and use mathematics in a constructive way that is meaningful, relevant, and useful as they pursue their education and enter the workforce.

David is married to his best friend Suzanne. David and his wife enjoy camping, fishing, traveling, visiting family, and exploring New Mexico and the many cultures it has to offer.

David wants you to know that he is here for you and if you need help, just ask!

 

Janet Prewett, Assistant Professor, jprewett@nmsu.edu, (505) 287 – 6652

Janet Prewett grew up in Grants and has lived here most of her life. She has a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from UNM, an associate’s degree in Electronics Technology from NMSU – Grants, and a master’s degree in Math Education from WNMU. Her associate’s degree helped her get a job in manufacturing at Intel, where she also trained several co-workers. She has taught/tutored at NMSU – Grants for 20+ years. Her bachelor's degree helped her as a teacher, as math is a foreign language for many students.