Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematics, B.A.


Program Description


The mathematics major provides a program of study with core fundamentals along with electives that prepare students for a wide variety of careers, including jobs in industry, careers in teaching and further study in graduate school. The core courses provide a solid foundation of critical thinking and mathematical concepts, while the various elective courses provide a breadth of knowledge in relevant topics. Our diverse faculty have research interests in a number of mathematical disciplines, and provide undergraduate research opportunities in those disciplines beyond the course requirements for the major.

Credit by Examination

The Department of Mathematics offers credit by examination for some of the courses taught in the department. Students who want to take an examination must apply to the department head. Upon application students will receive details regarding approval to take the examination.

Degree and Major Requirements


Degree Requirements Credit  Hours
General Education  1, 2 41
Foreign Language classes (intermediate level required) 0-14
Philosophy course (in addition to General Education ) 3
University electives 19-35
Major requirements (listed below)

Total

41-45

120

Footnotes


1 MATH 231  or MATH 235  must be included and students seeking secondary teaching licensure must include PSYC 160 .

2 The General Education  program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. Some credits may be fulfilled by courses required within the major.

Major Requirements


Mathematics requirements depend on whether or not the student is seeking secondary teaching licensure. All students must complete 29-33 credit hours of the following required core mathematics courses and 12 credit hours of mathematics courses beyond the core.

Core Courses Required of All Majors

Major Requirements Total: 29-33 Credit Hours

Footnotes

1 MATH 238  may be substituted for MATH 300  and MATH 336  if the student is completing a double major, seeking the computational sciences concentration, or received credit for MATH 238  before declaring a math major.
MATH 229  and MATH 329  is recommended. For students choosing MATH 318 , a course with statistical data analysis (MATH 321 , MATH 322 , MATH 324 , MATH 327  or MATH 354 ) is recommended.

Additional Requirements for Students Seeking Secondary Teaching Licensure


Students seeking secondary teaching licensure earn the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree and then complete the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

It is necessary to be admitted to the teacher education program prior to enrolling in pre-professional education courses. For a full description of the program in secondary education, refer to the College of Education Department of Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education .

Students seeking secondary teaching licensure must (in addition to the required core courses):

  • Complete the 22-24 credit hours that comprise the pre-professional education program in secondary education.
  • Complete 12 credit hours of mathematics courses:

Additional Requirements for Students Not Seeking Secondary Teaching Licensure


Students not seeking secondary teaching licensure track must complete (in addition to the required core courses) one of the following options, each consisting of 12 credit hours of mathematics courses.

The option chosen and the courses chosen to satisfy an option by a student are made in consultation with the student’s adviser and are dependent upon the student’s interests and career objectives. Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in mathematics are strongly urged to complete both MATH 411  and MATH 431 .

Option One:


  • Mathematics electives MATH 310  or above Credits: 9.00 (No more than six of the nine hours may be MATH 486  and/or MATH 497 )
One of the following courses: 3 Credit Hours

Option One Total: 12 Credit Hours

Option Two:


  • Mathematics electives MATH 310  or above Credits: 6.00

Recommended Schedule for Majors Seeking Secondary Licensure


First Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Second Year


Second Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Third Year


Choose two of the following: 6 Credit Hours


Third Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Fourth Year


  • Pre-professional education requirements and General Education courses/electives Credits: 21.00

Choose three from the following: 9 Credit Hours


Fourth Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Recommended Schedule for Mathematics Majors Not Seeking Secondary Licensure


First Year


First Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Second Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Third Year


  • General Education courses/electives Credits: 18.00-21.00
  • Mathematics required or elective courses numbered MATH 310  or above Credits: 6.00-9.00

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours


Third Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Fourth Year


  • Mathematics required or elective courses MATH 310  or above Credits: 6.00-9.00
  • Electives Credits: 18.00-21.00

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours


Fourth Year Total: 30 Credit Hours


Program Total: 120 Credit Hours