Mathematics, 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 309 - Numeration Systems  
• MATH 310 - Probability, Statistics, and Programming  
• MATH 430 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Schools  

Civitae Core Requirements (39-40 credits)

Civitae Core  

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:

• MATH 171  is required to be taken to satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning Pillar requirement
• Mathematics majors seeking Secondary Education Endorsement are required to take EDUC 245  to satisfy the Human Behavior and Social Institutions Pillar requirement, and either MATH 304  or MATH 320  to fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning Perspectives requirement.

Transfer Students go to Transfer Student General Education  for requirements.

Additional Degree Requirements

Additional Degree Requirements BS Degree: 3-4 credits

• CMSC 140  or CMSC 160  

Major Requirements (41 credits)

• MATH 171 - Statistical Decision Making
• MATH 175 - Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 261 - The Differential and Integral Calculus I
• MATH 262 - The Differential and Integral Calculus II
• MATH 280 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 300 - Proofs and Number Theory
• MATH 342 - Introduction to Modern Algebra
• MATH 361 - Multivariable Calculus
• MATH 372 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I
• MATH 461 - Senior Seminar in Mathematics
• MATH 462 - Advanced Calculus

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• 1 credit of one of:

• MATH 390 - Directed Study in Mathematics

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• MATH 392 - Internship in Mathematics

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• MATH 482 - Directed Teaching in the Secondary School (additional credits in MATH 482 count toward the Secondary Education endorsement)

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• MATH 490 - Directed Study in Mathematics

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• MATH 498 - Honors Research in Mathematics

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• MAED 490 - Directed Study in Mathematics Education

Secondary Education Endorsement, grades 6-12 (26 credits)

*MATH 335   and one of MATH 304  or MATH 320  count towards the mathematics major.

***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 304 - Mathematics History * (3 credits counted in the Civitae Core)

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• MATH 320 - International Studies in Mathematics History * (3 credits counted in the Civitae Core)

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• MATH 335 - Advanced Euclidean Geometry * (3 credits counted in the major requirements
• MATH 451 - The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
• MATH 482 - Directed Teaching in the Secondary School

• (1 credit is counted in Major requirements)

• 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 as a Function of Social, Political and Economic Institutions (3 credits counted in the Civitae Core)
• EDUC 260 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• EDUC 432 - Content Area Literacy ***
• EDUC 487 - Classroom Management and System Issues ***

General Electives

• General Electives (non-teaching majors) (32-37 credits)
• General Electives (teaching majors) (9-11 credits)

Total Credits Required

• BS in Mathematics 120
• BS in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Endorsement 120