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B.A. in Mathematics

Description

The Department of Mathematics offers a B.A. in mathematics for students who wish a broad education in a mathematical field in preparation for careers in teaching or other areas.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

General Education Requirements

See the 'General Education/Core Curriculum' for the College of Liberal Arts.

Course Requirements

A major in mathematics for the B.A. degree requires 30 semester hours as follows: Math 261 or 271; 262, 263, 264, and 18 hours of upper-level courses that must include Math 305, 319, 555, and 556. A computer programming course also is required.

Other Academic Requirements

Grades lower than C in mathematics courses will not be counted toward the mathematics major for the B.A. degree.

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