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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics, BS
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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.
The mathematics major gives students foundational knowledge in algebra, analysis, calculus, and statistics. Students must concentrate in one of two areas: General Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Students choosing the General Mathematics Concentration are encouraged to minor in a subject that complements their mathematics knowledge. The mathematics education concentration has been designed to satisfy Virginia standards for teaching licensure in secondary mathematics.
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Civitae Core Requirements (39-40 credits)
Civitae Core Curriculum
Mathematics majors may count Civitae Core courses satisfying major requirements as also satisfying their respective Civitae Core requirements, up to two Pillar courses and one Perspectives course. (Students pursuing Virginia teaching licensure are not restricted as to the number of courses.) The following are the courses in this major that may be used in this way:
- All Mathematics majors are required to take MATH 171 , which satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning Pillar requirement.
- Mathematics majors in the General Mathematics Concentration are required to take one of MATH 301 , MATH 304 , or MATH 320 , any of which fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning Perspectives requirement.
- Mathematics majors in the Mathematics Education Concentration are required to take EDUC 245 , which satisfies the Human Behavior and Social Institutions Pillar requirement, and either MATH 304 or MATH 320 , which fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning Perspectives requirement.
Additional Degree Requirements (3-4 credits)
Choose one:
Major Requirements (31 credits)
Students must complete these courses in addition to one of the concentrations. General Mathematics Concentration (10 credits + 3 credits counted in Civitae)
Mathematics Education Concentration (40 credits + 6 credits counted in Civitae)
This concentration has been designed to meet all Virginia standards for students to be licensed to teach mathematics in grades 6-12. *Mathematics electives may NOT include:
Among the Civitae Core Perspectives courses, only MATH 301 and one of MATH 304 or MATH 320 may count toward Mathematics elective credit. Additionally, the following courses do not count as electives in the mathematics major:
General Electives
General Electives (General Mathematics Concentration) (35-37 credits)
General Electives (Mathematics Education Concentration) (5-7 credits)
Total Credits Required
BS in Mathematics (General Mathematics Concentration) 120
BS in Mathematics (Mathematics Education Concentration) 120
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