Mathematics, BA or BS

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Mathematics Program

The mathematics curriculum stresses breadth, theory, and depth in the study of mathematics while allowing the student the flexibility to choose among topics of their interest. In order to calculate the Math Major GPA, any course with the prefix MATH or MAED 352 should be included in the calculation with the following exceptions:

Note:

While every attempt is made to state the requirements as succinctly as possible, it is recommended that every student majoring or minoring in the department continue in close communication with the academic advisor assigned by the department in order to plan the program best suited to individual needs and goals.

Students desiring a minor in mathematics or computer science must successfully complete the appropriate program described below.

General Education Core Requirements (38 credits)

Please see the General Education section of this catalog for options for other Goals.

Majors are required to take MATH 350 for General Education Goal 12.

Additional Degree Requirements

Additional Degree Requirements BS Degree 7-8 credits Students must take an additional 4 credit natural science course and either CMSC 140 or CMSC 160 to earn a B.S. degree.
Additional Degree Requirements BA Degree 6 credits

Major Requirements (43 credits)

(Plus 4 credits included in General Education)

All Majors

MATH 171 - Statistical Decision Making
MATH 175 - Discrete Mathematics
MATH 261 - The Differential and Integral Calculus I (3 of these 4 credits satisfy General Education Goal 5)
MATH 262 - The Differential and Integral Calculus II
MATH 280 - Linear Algebra
MATH 300 - A Transition to Advanced Mathematics
MATH 342 - Introduction to Modern Algebra
MATH 361 - Multivariable Calculus
MATH 372 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I
MATH 461 - Senior Seminar
MATH 462 - Advanced Calculus (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)
CMSC 492 - Internship in Computer Science (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)
or
MATH 490 - Directed Study in Mathematics (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)
or
MATH 492 - Internship in Mathematics (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)
or
MATH 498 - Honors Research in Mathematics (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)
or
MATH 482 - Directed Teaching in the Secondary School (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)
or
MAED 490 - Directed Study in Mathematics Education (1 credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)

Electives

Students must complete a total of 12 additional hours from 300 - 400 level Mathematics courses.

Electives may NOT include:

Secondary Education Endorsement, grades 6-12 (29-31 credits)

(Plus 1 credit included in general education and 3-6 credits included in the major)

*MATH 320 and MATH 335 count towards the mathematics major.

MATH 320 only replaces MATH 245 if taken for 3 credits.

***Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program before they will be permitted to enroll in any subsequent 300-400 level EDUC courses.

General Electives

General Electives (non-teaching majors) (31-33 credits)
General Electives (teaching majors) (2-5 credits)

Total Credits Required

BA, BS in Mathematics 120
BS in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Endorsement 120

For additional Endorsement to teach Computer Science, Minor in Computer Science (20 credits)