2009-2010 Catalog 
    
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2009-2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, BA


The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics is a traditional degree in mathematics. Most students choose this degree in order to prepare for a career as a mathematics teacher or to prepare for a graduate program in pure mathematics.

General Requirements

  • Completion of at least 42 hours of required mathematics courses
  • A minimum 2.0 on each required mathematics course
  • A minimum CU cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • An Exit Interview with the Mathematics department is required prior to graduation.

LAS General Education Requirements for Math BA Students


Humanities:


Mathematics BA students should include 

  or   in their selection of Humanities area general education courses.

Natural Sciences:


Mathematics BA students should select from the LAS Natural Sciences area general education courses.

Social Sciences:


Mathematics BA students should select from the LAS Social Sciences area general education courses.

Writing Requirements:


Mathematics BA students should complete 

  and  .

Free Electives:


Mathematics BA students should take a number of courses in computer science to prepare them for the various career options in mathematics. Foreign languages are encouraged for students interested in research.

Mathematics BA, Secondary Teaching Option


(42 semester hours)

There is an option for Mathematics Secondary Teaching. Students should contact an advisor in the College of Education as soon as possible to construct a schedule of their required education courses for this option.

LAS General Education Requirements for Math BA-Secondary Teaching Students


Humanities:


BA Secondary Teaching Option Candidates need to take 

  or   as part of the LAS Humanities general education area requirements.

Natural Sciences:


BA Secondary Teaching Option Candidates need to take one of the following as part of the LAS Natural Sciences general education area requirements:

Social Sciences:


BA Secondary Teaching Option Candidates need to take 

  as part of the LAS Social Science general education area requirements.

Writing Requirements:


BA Secondary Teaching Option Candidates should complete 

  and  .

Free Electives:


Secondary Teaching Option Candidates will fill up all free electives with education courses. (Students should contact the College of Education for required education courses.)