A major in mathematics provides an excellent background for a variety of careers. Students have the option of selecting electives designed to prepare them for graduate study in pure mathematics, mathematics education, operations research, computer science, statistics, business administration, actuarial science or other applied mathematics areas, secondary school teaching, medical or dental school, or employment in business, government, or industry upon graduation.
The department will assist students in planning elective courses that will give maximum support to their career objectives.
Mathematics
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The major in mathematics consists of 13 courses (at least 43 hours) in mathematics.
Three approved electives above the 200 level are required.
The Bachelor of Arts degree will be awarded in this major after the successful completion of the major cognate courses and the 13 courses (at least 43 hours) as outlined above.
The Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded upon the completion of all the requirements for the bachelor of arts degree plus an additional two courses (8 credits) consisting either of 2 additional mathematics electives (8 hrs) above the 200 level or an additional year in one science (biology, chemistry, physics, or computer science).
Both degrees require successful completion of all courses with no grade lower than a “C” in those courses counted toward the 43 (54) hours for graduation. Students must make a grade of “C” or better to progress to a subsequent course.
A two-semester sequence of a laboratory science course (biology, chemistry, or physics) at the level of majors in that discipline (6-8 hours) and one semester of a computer science course in a high-level programming language (e.g., a C++, MatLab, or Java course such as CIS 121). Cognate courses must be completed with grades of “C” or better.
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