The mathematics curriculum is specifically structured to enable students to establish a firm academic base in mathematical principles and theoretical foundations before proceeding to advanced study.
The major in mathematics provides a strong undergraduate background for graduate or industrial work in any area of mathematics. The program offers a number of choices of electives to enable students to pursue several areas of interest. Specific concentrations in actuarial science, computer science, or pure mathematics are offered within the undergraduate major. A minor in mathematics gives a foundation in the practical and theoretical tools of the subject.
In conjunction with the Department of Elementary Education, this department has a major in Mathematics for Elementary Education. This mathematics major is available both for the Childhood Education option (grade 1 through 6) option and the Early Childhood Education option (birth through grade 2).
In conjunction with the Department of Secondary Education, we have a major in Mathematics for Adolescence Education. This major is available to students enrolled in the secondary education program.
In addition to the courses for its own majors, the Department of Mathematics offers a number of service courses tailored to the special needs of students in other programs. These include Elementary and Secondary Education, Engineering, Business and General Education. See those listings for specific curricula.
No course (including a transfer course) in which a pass/fail or a grade of less than "C-" is received may be used to meet a prerequisite or to satisfy requirements in any major offered by the Department of Mathematics.
Programs:
- The Major in Mathematics
- The Minor in Mathematics
- Mathematics/BA or BS in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)
- Mathematics/BS in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Mathematics/BS in Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2)
Students wishing to declare one of the above four majors must meet the requirements to declare.
