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2016-2017 University Catalog
Mathematics, BA
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Banner Code: SC-BA-MATH
College: College of Science
Department: Mathematical Sciences
Students may select an optional concentration in mathematics education; students who do not select this concentration study traditional mathematics.
Students must fulfill all Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees . In addition to satisfying the Mason Core and the College Requirements for the BA Degree (outlined below), students must also satisfy the degree requirements listed below.
MATH 290 meets the writing intensive requirement for this major.
Note: Students intending to enter graduate school in mathematics are strongly advised to take MATH 315 and MATH 321 .
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the Mathematics, BA or BS/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd, (Secondary Education Mathematics Concentration) . See listing for specific requirements.
Students may not receive credit for both MATH 214 and MATH 216 ; both MATH 213 and MATH 215 ; both MATH 351 and STAT 344 ; and both MATH 352 and STAT 354 .
After receiving a grade of ‘C’ or better in one of the courses listed below on the left, students may not receive credit for the corresponding course on the right:
Students should carefully read the Information on Undergraduate Mathematics Courses section of this catalog before registering for courses.
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Degree Requirements
Note: A maximum of 6 credits of grades below 2.00 in coursework designated MATH may be applied toward the major.
Core Courses (26 credits)
BA without Concentration
In addition to completing the core courses above, students not selecting the concentration option must complete 12 additional traditional mathematics credits in MATH courses numbered above 300 (excluding MATH 400 ).
BA without Concentration Total: 12 credits
BA with Concentration
In addition to completing the core courses above, students may select an optional concentration in mathematics education.
▲ Concentration in Mathematics Education (MTHE)
Students selecting the mathematics education concentration take the following coursework. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for all licensure coursework.
MTHE Concentration Total: 33 credits
Mason Core and Elective Credits (61-82 credits)
In order to meet a minimum of 120 credits, this degree requires additional credits (specific credit counts by concentration are shown below), which may be applied towards any remaining Mason Core requirements (outlined below), Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees , College Requirements for the BA Degree (outlined below), and elective courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors to ensure that they fulfill all requirements.
- Without concentration: 82 credits
- With concentration: 61 credits
College Requirements for the BA Degree
Except where expressly prohibited, a course used to fulfill this college-level requirement may also be used simultaneously to satisfy other requirements such as Mason Core requirements, other college-level requirements, or requirements for the major. In some cases, the requirements listed below may be superseded by requirements of the degree program and the Mason Core .
Philosophy or Religious Studies (3 credits)
Choose any course in philosophy (PHIL) or religious studies (RELI), except for PHIL 323 and PHIL 324 .
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
Choose one approved Mason Core: Social and Behavioral Science course in addition to the Mason Core -required course for a total of 6 credits. The two courses used to fulfill the combined college-level and university requirements must be from different disciplines.
This requirement may be fulfilled by completing any course in ANTH, CRIM, ECON, GOVT, HIST (except HIST 100 or HIST 125 ), LING, PSYC, or SOCI, and the following GGS courses:
Foreign Language (0-3 credits)
Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing a course in a foreign language numbered 202, 209, or 210 (or higher-level courses taught in the language), or by achieving a satisfactory score on an approved proficiency test. Students who are already proficient in a second language may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement. Additional information on waivers can be found via the college’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Mason Core
Please note that some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category:
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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