BA/BS Major in Mathematics

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Mathematics

Additional Graduation Requirements

General Education Component
Area I (Written Composition)6
Area II (Humanities and Fine Arts) 112
Area III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics)11
Area IV (History, Social and Behavioral Sciences)12
Area V
Major Core Requirements in Mathematics
MA 125Calculus I 24
or MA 125H Honors Calculus I
MA 126Calculus II 24
MA 227Calculus III 24
MA 237Linear Algebra 23
or MA 331 Linear Algebra with Proof
or MA 431 Advanced Linear Algebra I
MA 238Applied Differential Equations I 23
or MA 355 Differential Equations
MA 325Foundations of Mathematics3
MA 345Applied Statistics I3
or MA 447 Mathematical Statistics I
MA 420Combinatorics and Graph Theory3
MA 437Introduction to Abstract Algebra I3
MA 451Introduction to Analysis3
MA 471WApplied Mathematics3
Prescribed Math Electives: 2
Select one of the following:2
Undergraduate Directed Research
Undergraduate Directed Research
Undergraduate Directed Research
Mathematics Seminar
Undergraduate Math Mentoring
Other Math Electives: 2
Select one of the following:3
Applied Differential Equations II
College Geometry
Methods and Materials for Teaching Secondary Mathematics
Advanced Linear Algebra I
Advanced Linear Algebra II
Introduction to Abstract Algebra II
Applied Statistics II
Mathematical Statistics I
Mathematical Statistics II
Advanced Calculus
Complex Variables
Numerical Analysis
Introduction to Operations Research
Special Topics
Prescribed Supporting Courses:
CS 155Computer Science I3
Minor
Minor, second major, second degree, or the education/certification block as determined by the College of Education and Human Sciences is required
General Electives
General elective hours to bring total to 120
Total Hours120
1

For BA degree, select six hours of a required foreign language at the introductory level

2

These courses are required if not completed as part of the General Education component. Mathematics majors pursuing secondary certification must elect College Geometry (MA 421)

3

Mathematic majors pursuing secondary certification must also take Methods and Materials for Teaching Secondary Mathematics (MA 425)