Mathematics, BA

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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; it can prepare students to enter teacher certification and master’s 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.

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 1050/1051, 1210/1211)

Module II: Engaging Jesuit Traditions

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 , ECEGR 3000 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.