B.S. with a major in Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics is designed to allow flexibility in the
curriculum for a student who may have diversified interests particularly in a field unrelated to
mathematics. This degree is designed to pair nicely with a second major or a minor.
Additionally, those seeking education licensure would complete this degree. A sample plan for
the education students is given in a separate document. Electives within the mathematics
component of the program allow for adequate preparation for graduate work in mathematics or
employment in mathematics-related positions outside of education. Most graduates who have
completed this program do take high school mathematics teaching positions. However, some
have elected to go on to graduate school in mathematics with an eye toward a career in research
or university teaching. Others have taken positions in industry or business (including actuarial
positions).
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of at least 120 semester hours, including at least 42 hours of
general education, at least 35 hours of mathematics, and at least 6 hours of computer science.
The completion of a minor is strongly encouraged.
Sample Plans of Study
What follows are sample plans of study. You will develop your own plan of study in
consultation with your academic advisors.
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Beginning in an Odd Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
First Year
MATH 221 - Calculus I
FYS 112- First-Year Seminar
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
MATH 222 - Calculus II
SA 110 – Software Applications
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Second Year
MATH 323 - Calculus III
MATH Elective
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra
CS 205 - Programming
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Third Year
MATH 365 - Probability
MATH Elective
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
MATH 466 - Statistics
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Fourth Year
MATH 420 – Advanced Calculus
MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
MATH 445 – Abstract Algebra
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
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Beginning in an Even Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
First Year
MATH 221 - Calculus I
FYS 112 – First-Year Seminar
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
MATH 222 - Calculus II
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Second Year
MATH 323 - Calculus III
MATH Elective
SA 110 - Software Application
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra
CS 205 - Programming
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Third Year
MATH 365 – Probability
MATH 420 – Advanced Calculus
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
MATH 466 – Statistics
MATH 445 – Abstract Algebra
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Fourth Year
MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Math Elective
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
Gen Ed/Elective/Minor
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