Mathematics

B.A. in Mathematics

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Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Mathematics is designed to provide students with the mathematical skills that can be used in many careers, as well as in everyday life. Mathematics plays a dual role of being an academic discipline on its own, and serving as the basic language for all sciences. Certain skills learned in the program will prepare students to apply mathematics to real-life situations, while other skills will provide a solid base for statistical research. Upon completion of the program, a student will be well rounded to be able to choose either a career in industry or pursuing further studies in academia.

The aim of the Mathematics department is to prepare students to move into jobs of the future. The discipline of mathematics offers a variety of programs in pure and applied mathematics to meet the needs of students in different academic and career areas.

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Program Details

Program options include:

  • Specialized classes in Math that will prepare students who major in other disciplines to increase their effectiveness in their own particular fields.
  • An Associate of Arts degree program in which a general liberal arts education can be combined with a solid background in Mathematics.
  • A Bachelor of Arts degree program in Mathematics, which prepares the student for a math- related career.

Jobs in Mathematics

Mathematical training is an excellent qualification for jobs in areas such as:

  • Architecture
  • Actuarial work
  • Banking and tax analysis
  • Computer engineering
  • Consulting
  • Government agencies
  • Investment analysis
  • Management and marketing
  • Material and inventory control
  • Math teacher/education
  • Stocks and commodities trading.

Sample Degree Outline

The following is a sample outline of the graduation requirements of BA degree in Mathematics (Minimum 180 credit hours).

General Education Core Courses

(64 credit hours)

Mathematics Major Courses

(60 credit hours)

MT158 College Algebra
MT160 Elementary Plane Trigonometry
MT170 Finite Mathematics
MT200 Business Calculus
MT201 Calculus I
MT202 Calculus II
MT203 Calculus III
MT221 Fundamentals of Statistics
MT301 Advanced Calculus I
MT302 Advanced Calculus II
MT306 Linear Algebra
MT310 Elementary Differential Equations
MT311 Abstract Algebra
MT322 Inferential Statistics
MT411 Introduction to Real Analysis

Free Electives

(56 credit hours)