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Program Descriptions

• Mathematics Major
• Mathematics Education Major
• Mathematics Minor
• Mathematics Education Minor

Mathematics Major

Students majoring in mathematics have the choice of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree.

Students who major in mathematics are prepared for entry into graduate schools and for entry into business and industrial positions which require a bachelor's degree in mathematics; they also fulfill the subject area requirements for teaching mathematics in the secondary school. Courses in computer science, natural science, physics and business may be elected to complement the major in mathematics.

Requirements for B.A. and B.S. Degrees

• MATH 200 Intro to Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
• MATH 203 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
• MATH 211 Linear Algebra
• MATH 301 Advanced Calculus
• MATH 305 Probability and Statistics I
• MATH 306 Probability and Statistics II
• MATH 399 Senior Seminar, 0-1 s.h.

Application Area

Select 2 courses-dept approval, 6-8 s.h. Electives, Select 2 courses (BA) or 5 courses (BS)

• MATH 303 Differential Equations
• MATH 307 Modern Geometry
• MATH 308 History of Mathematics
• MATH 309 Abstract Algebra I
• MATH 315 Numerical Analysis
• MATH 321 Discrete Methods
• MATH 322 Graph Theory
• MATH 331 Theory of Interest
• MATH 360 Special Topics

Total Hours - BA - 12 courses plus Senior Seminar (43-45 s.h.)
BS - 15 courses plus Senior Seminar (52-54 s.h.)

Special Notes

• Students pursuing the BA degree are required to satisfy the foreign language/culture core requirement.
• Students preparing to teach mathematics at the secondary school level are strongly encouraged to take MATH 307 and MATH 308.
• Students planning to attend graduate school are strongly encouraged to complete the requirements for a BS degree.
• All prerequisites are stated in the University Catalog. A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting toward a major.

Mathematics Education Major

Students who major in Mathematics Education satisfy all requirements for teaching mathematics at the elementary and junior high school levels. These requirements include mathematics, education and mathematics-education courses. While this major provides a broad mathematics base, it is focused on the preparation of prospective teachers in grades K-9 with an emphasis in the middle grades and/or junior high school.

Students are prepared for teaching mathematics at the elementary and middle school levels as well as taking on leadership roles in schools and school districts in the teaching of mathematics.

Students are also prepared for graduate study in mathematics, mathematics education and education.

Required Courses for Mathematics Education Major

• MATH 200 Intro to Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
• MATH 211 Linear Algebra
• MATH 222 Probability & Statistics for Teachers
• MATH 307 Modern Geometry
• MATH 309 Abstract Algebra
• MATH 351 Methods in Middle School/Junior H.S. Math
• MATH 399 Senior Seminar, 0-1 s.h.
• CMPSC 111 Intro to Computing

Prerequisites

• MATH 121 Foundations of Mathematics I
• MATH 122 Foundations of Mathematics II

Electives

• MATH 221 Number Theory for Teachers
• MATH 223 Statistics for Teachers
• MATH 224 History of Mathematics for Teachers

Special Notes

• The School of Education requirements for K-9 certification must also be satisfied.
• PSYCH 201 and EDU 359 are required for Middle School endorsement.
• A grade of C or better is required in courses counting toward major.

Mathematics Minor

A minor in mathematics complements most majors, especially those majors where quantitative understanding is desirable. A minimum of 18 semester hours is required. Students pick from the following courses:

• MATH 200 Intro to Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
• MATH 203 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
• MATH 211 Linear Algebra
• MATH 301 Advanced Calculus
• MATH 303 Differential Equations
• MATH 305 Probability and Statistics I
• MATH 306 Probability and Statistics II
• MATH 307 Modern Geometry
• MATH 308 History of Mathematics
• MATH 309 Abstract Algebra
• MATH 315 Numerical Analysis
• MATH 321 Discrete Methods
• MATH 322 Graph Theory
• MATH 331 Theory of Interest
• MATH 360 Special Topics

Mathematics Education Minor

A minor in mathematics education meets the requirements for a concentration in the content area of mathematics (State of Illinois requirements) in the School of Education.

Required Courses

• MATH 112 College Algebra or MATH 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 121 Foundations of Mathematics I
• MATH 122 Foundations of Mathematics II
• MATH 200 Intro to Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 351 Methods in Middle School/Junior H.S. Math
  16 to 17 s.h.
• CMPSC 111 Introduction to Computing
  3 s.h.

Electives

Select two:

• MATH 221 Number Theory for Teachers
• MATH 222 Probability & Statistics for Teachers
• MATH 223 Statistics for Teachers
• MATH 224 History of Mathematics for Teachers

Total = 6 s.h.