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A Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics requires the following courses:

MTH 121 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I    4 sh
MTH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II   4 sh
MTH 321 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III  4 sh
TOTAL 12 sh

Students must also complete one of the following concentrations.

Applied Mathematics Concentration
Core Courses
MTH 206 Discrete Structures  4 sh
MTH 306 Applied Matrix Theory  4 sh
Select one course from the following:
MTH 341 Probability and Statistics  4 sh
MTH 212 Statistics in Application  4 sh
MTH 421 Differential Equations  4 sh
A 300/400 level MTH course or course from an allied field, approved by the Mathematics Department.  4 sh
CSC 130 Computer Science I  4 sh
A related experiential/capstone experience approved by the department 2-4sh
MTH 361 Seminar I
MTH 481 Internship in Mathematics
MTH 499 Independent Research
TOTAL 38-40 sh

Pure Mathematics Concentration
Core Courses  12 sh
MTH 231 Mathematical Reasoning  4 sh
MTH 311 Linear Algebra  4 sh
MTH electives--May include one course approved by the Mathematics Department from an allied field.  At least 4 hours need to be from mathematics course(s) at the 400 level.   12 sh
A related course from outside the Mathematics Department, approved by the  Mathematics Department.  Approved courses include:       4  sh
CSC 130 Computer Science I
PHY 113 General Physics I
A related experiential/capstone experience approved by the department. Approved courses include:     2-4 sh
MTH 361 Seminar I
MTH 481 Internship in Mathematics
MTH 499 Independent Research
TOTAL 38-40 sh

The electives and the related course from outside of mathematics are expected to form a cohesive plan and must be approved by the Mathematics Department.
Teacher Licensure

Core Courses 12 sh
MTH 212 Statistics in Application
MTH 231 Mathematical Reasoning
MTH 310 Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher
MTH 311 Linear Algebra
MTH 312 Abstract Algebra
MTH 331 Modern Geometry
MTH 341 Probabilities and Statistics
CSC 130 Computer Science I
PHY 113 General Physics I
Set of professional courses 32 sh
TOTAL 80 sh

A student completing a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with the Teacher Licensure Concentration can earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Teacher Licensure by successfully completing MTH 425, MTH 361, and MTH 461.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics
requires the following courses:

Core courses in Mathematics 32 sh
One course selected from 4 sh
MTH 331 Modern Geometry
MTH 341 Probability and Statistics
MTH 351 Theory of Computation
MTH 415 Numerical Analysis
MTH 421 Differential Equations

MTH elective(s) at the 300-400 level (excluding MTH 481) 4 sh
CSC 130 Computational Programming 4 sh
One CSC course numbered above 130 4 sh
PHY 113 Physics with Calculus I 4 sh
PHY 114 Physics with Calculus II 4 sh
TOTAL 56 sh

Secondary Teaching Licensure in Mathematics

Students planning to teach mathematics at the secondary level must complete a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in mathematics and include MTH 331 and 341 among the mathematics requirements, in addition to the required professional education courses. (See professional education course requirements listed under Education.)

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Mathematics: see requirements listed under Engineering.