MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The Department of Mathematics offers a major and a minor in Mathematics, which are designed to provide the student with the necessary background for continued study in mathematics or in a related area. The curriculum offered by the Mathematics Department will prepare students for graduate school, for careers in applied mathematics, or for a teaching career in mathematics.
The faculty of the Mathematics Department share a commitment to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and dedication to creative activities. This commitment by the faculty assures that a graduate of this program is afforded the opportunity to be successful in whatever career is chosen.
Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics requires 38-39 semester credit hours, 21 of which must be advanced. The requirements for this degree include 10 core courses and six hours of advanced math electives.
The first course in the core is MATH 2413 (Calculus I). Students who are not prepared to begin the mathematics sequence with Calculus I will have to use the three hours included in the General Education Core and/or some elective hours to bring their mathematics skills up to that level.
Programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics under teaching certification are also available. Students may select the Secondary Mathematics (grades 8-12) or the Middle School Level (grades 4-8) teacher certification plan.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science Ð Mathematics
(Non-Teaching Degree with A Minor)
General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours
Mathematics Major 38-39 hours
Math Core 32-33 hours
MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
MATH 2342 Elementary Statistics
MATH 3305 Euclidean and Transformational Geometry
MATH 3347 Calculus III
MATH 3373 Discrete Structures
MATH 4348 Advanced Linear Algebra
MATH 4351 Modern Algebra
COSC 1418 Programming Structures I (Preferred) or
COSC 1310 Computer Literacy
Mathematics Electives (3000 and 4000 level courses 6 hours
Minor (minimum 18 hours) 18-30 hours
Free Electives 7-20 hours
Total number of minimum hours required 124 hours
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science Ð Mathematics
Teacher Certification/Secondary Mathematics (Grades 8-12)
General Education Core 48 hours
Math Courses 48 hours
MATH 1412 Pre-Calculus
MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
MATH 2342 Elementary Statistics
MATH 3303 History of Mathematics
MATH 3304 Geometric Structures
MATH 3305 Euclidean and Transformational Geometry
MATH 3347 Calculus III
MATH 3364 Survey of Mathematics Concepts and Principles I
MATH 3365 Survey of Mathematics Concepts and Principles II
MATH 4302 Theory of Numbers
MATH 4339 Probability and Statistics
MATH 4351 Modern Algebra
MATH 4365 Problem Solving and Mathematical Modeling
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility 26 hours
EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society
EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners in 8-12
EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12
EDSC 4375 Strategies for Delivering Instruction for Grades 8-12
EDSC 4376 Ethical Standards and Classroom Management for 8-12
EDSC 4378 Teaching Mathematics in 8-12 Classrooms
EDCI 4203 Technology in the School Curriculum
EDSC 4641 Student Teaching 8-12
Combination of Subjects 16 hours
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication
EDCI 2101 School and Society
EDSC 4380 Teaching ESL 8-12
EDLI 4351 Reading in the Content Area
EDLI 4355 Developing Critical Reading Skills
SPED 4386 Modification in Inclusive Settings
Total Semester Credit hours 138
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science Ð Mathematics
Teacher Certification/Middle Grade Level (Grades 4-8)
General Education Core 48 hours
Math Courses 48 hours
MATH 1412 Pre-Calculus
MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
MATH 2342 Elementary Statistics
MATH 3303 History of Mathematics
MATH 3304 Geometric Structures
MATH 3305 Euclidean and Transformational Geometry
MATH 3335 Contemporary Math I
MATH 3336 Contemporary Math II
MATH 3364 Survey of Mathematics Concepts and Principles I
MATH 3365 Survey of Mathematics Concepts and Principles II
MATH 4302 Theory of Numbers
MATH 4339 Probability and Statistics
MATH 4365 Problem Solving and Mathematical Modeling
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility 26 hours
EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society
EDCI 4203 Technology and the Classroom
EDMG 4341 Understanding Learners in the Middle Grades
EDMG 4342 Instructional Planning & Curriculum for the Middle Grades
EDMG 4343 Instructional Methods & Classroom Management in the Middle Grades
EDMG 4346 Teaching Science & Math
EDMG 4347 Teaching English Language Learners in the Middle Grades
EDMG 4648 Student Teaching in the Middle Grades
Support 16 hours
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication
EDCI 2101 School and Society
KINE 3340 Principles of Wellness and Fitness
SPED 4370 Foundations of Special Education
SPED 4386 Modification in Inclusive Settings
EDLI 4367 Teaching Reading to the English Language Learner
Total Semester Credit hours 138
Mathematics Minor
The bachelorÕs degree with a minor in Mathematics requires 26 semester credit hours of Mathematics, 15 of which must be advanced. The first course in the core is MATH 2413 (Calculus I). Students who are not prepared to begin the mathematics sequence with Calculus I will have to use the three hours included in the General Education Core and/or some elective hours to bring their mathematical skills up to that level.
The Mathematics minor is an option for students completing a degree in a non-teaching major or the teacher certification degree under Option II.
Mathematics Minor
(For Non-Teaching Degrees or
Teacher Certification Ð Option II Minors)
Mathematics Minor Core 20 hours
MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2342 Elementary Statistics
MATH 3305 Euclidean & Transformational Geometry
MATH 3347 Calculus III
MATH 3373 Discrete Structures
Math Electives (3000 and 4000 level courses) 6 hours
Total Number of hours required for minor 26 hours