Mathematics, BA

Requirements

In order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in mathematics, students must complete a minimum of 180 credits with a cumulative and major/department grade point average of 2.00. This degree is particularly appropriate for students who intend to teach mathematics at the K-12 level. The bachelor of arts degree includes either the standard core option with electives or the specialization in humanities for teaching. Either option can prepare students to enter teacher certification and master degree programs in education. The program leading to the bachelor of arts degree does not confer a teaching credential, but is preparation for someone who intends to enter a master’s degree in teaching program. The specialization in humanities for teaching option is for entering freshmen only.

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

Module I: Engaging Academic Inquiry

UCOR 1100 - Academic Writing Seminar
UCOR 1200 - Quantitative Reasoning (satisfied in major)
UCOR 1300 - Creative Expression and Interpretation
UCOR 1400 - Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
UCOR 1600 - Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
UCOR 1800 - Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences (or BIOL 1610/1611, 2200, CHEM 1500/1501, PHYS 1050, 1210)

Module II: Exploring the Self and Others

Module III: Engaging the World

Choose one:

II. Major Requirements

50 credits of mathematics, including:

Choose one of the following two courses:

III. Other Major Department Requirements

Electives (13)
Computer science, economics, psychology, and/or natural science approved by advisor, including one 3- to 5-credit computer application or programming course. CPSC 1220 , ECEGR 1000 , 1010 or MEGR 2810 may satisfy the computer application/programming requirement.

NOTE:

A maximum total of 5 credits of Directed Research or Undergraduate Research may be used to satisfy the math elective requirement.