Mathematics, BA or BS

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:

• MATH 114 - Mathematics for the Consumer
• MATH 121 - Functions and Graphs
• MATH 150 - Math And
• MATH 181 - Finite Mathematics
• MATH 309 - Numeration Systems
• MATH 310 - Probability, Statistics, and Programming
• MATH 430 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Schools

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)

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.

• MATH 245 - History of Mathematics

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• MATH 320 - International Studies in Mathematics History *

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• MATH 335 - Advanced Euclidean Geometry *
• MATH 451 - The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
• MATH 482 - Directed Teaching in the Secondary School
• MAED 152 - Principles of Secondary Education in Mathematics
• MAED 252 - Practicum in Mathematics Education I
• MAED 352 - Practicum in Mathematics Education II
• EDUC 245 - Human Growth and Development
• EDUC 260 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• EDUC 432 - Content Area Literacy ***
• EDUC 467 - Classroom Management and System Issues (Elementary & Middle) ***

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)