Mathematics Major
The mathematics major is designed to equip students with quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills. This major is ideal for those students contemplating graduate study in pure or applied mathematics or who wish to enter careers in such fields as business, actuarial science, and related scientific and technological fields.
Program Outcomes:
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics will be able to:
- solve mathematical problems effectively and efficiently (Content Knowledge)
- effectively communicate mathematical ideas in writing and orally with clarity and organization (Communication)
- use technology appropriately to solve mathematical problems (Technology)
- write mathematical proofs and construct logical arguments (Proofs)
- correctly use mathematical symbols and vocabulary to express information (Symbols and Vocabulary)
- integrate mathematics with the Christian faith (Faith-Learning Integration)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CS 120 | Computer Programming I May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | 3 |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | 4 |
| MA 122 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MA 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| MA 321 | Mathematical Statistics I | 4 |
| MA 331 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA 335 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MA 340 | History of Mathematics | 4 |
| MA 412 | Geometry | 3 |
| MA 420 | Number Theory | 3 |
| Required for students not also majoring in Secondary Education: | ||
| CS 112 | Intermediate Spreadsheets, Databases, and Word Processing May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | 2 |
| Internship: Select one | 0-12 | |
| Clinical Practice in the Secondary School | ||
| Internship | ||
| Professional Experience | ||
| Supporting Courses | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | ||
| Highly Recommended Courses | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Logic May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | ||
| Mathematical Statistics II | ||
| Total Hours | 45-57 | |
Actuarial Science Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (19 hrs): | ||
| MA 324 | Mathematical Statistics II | 1 |
| MA 360 | Theory of Interest | 3 |
| BUS 207 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS 208 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 222 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 411 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Highly Recommended Courses for the Actuarial Science Emphasis: | ||
| Actuarial Examination Preparation | ||
| Introduction to Business Law | ||
| Seminar in Business and Management Ethics | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |