The curriculum for a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences consists of a minimum of 120 semester hours which must include at least 42 hours at the 3000 or 4000 level. Along with 43 semester hours of General Education requirements including Calculus I (4 hours), a minimum of 60 semester hours must be in Mathematics with at least 45 hours of these being at the 3000 or 4000 level.
The Mathematical Sciences core consists of a 12-hour calculus sequence, a two-semester sequence in analysis, a two-semester sequence in modern algebra, and courses in the areas of combinatorics, number theory, geometry, differential equations, linear algebra, math. software, probability and statistics, history of mathematics, and a senior project. Due to the tight prerequisite structure, each student choosing Mathematical Sciences as a major should consult a major advisor within the department. No Mathematics course in which a grade below C is earned will be counted towards meeting the Mathematics major core requirements.
The curriculum for a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences with Teacher Certification consists of a minimum of 120 semester hours which must include at least 42 hours at the 3000 or 4000 level. Along with 43 semester hours of General Education requirements including Calculus I (4 hours), a minimum of 53 semester hours must be in Mathematics/Mathematics Education with at least 42 hours of these being at the 3000 or 4000 level. A psychology course and required courses from the College of Education take up 24 hours of the total degree hours.
The Mathematical Sciences with Teacher Certification core consists of a 12-hour calculus sequence, a semester in analysis, a semester in modern algebra, and courses in the areas of combinatorics, geometry, differential equations, linear algebra, mathematical software, probability and statistics, history of mathematics, and a senior project. Due to the tight prerequisite structure, each student choosing Mathematical Sciences as a major should consult a major advisor within the department. No Mathematics course in which a grade below C is earned will be counted towards meeting the Mathematics major core requirements.
Students must pass the PRAXIS II exam before they can enroll in student teaching. Students must complete nine semester hours of enhanced student teaching with an eight-week placement at the secondary level and a seven-week placement at the middle school level. Successful completion of the program results in licensure to teach grades 7-12. For a complete list of requirements for admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program, see the College of Education section.
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