General Education Mathematics Requirements

In general, you may satisfy the mathematics component of the General Education Program by completing one of the following courses:

However, some academic programs may require a specific MATH course to satisfy the General Education Program requirements. You should check with your faculty advisor before registering for a MATH course to see if it is one appropriate to your program and that you have fulfilled the course prerequisite.

Entrance into Mathematics Courses

If you are a degree-seeking student, you are required to take a mathematics placement test which, along with other factors, determines the mathematics class in which you will be placed. Other factors include your background, program of interest, and ACT mathematics score. Many of the mathematics courses are sequential, so it is important for you to master the material in one course before moving on to the next.

You may be exempted from taking the mathematics placement test if you have received transfer credit for an appropriate mathematics course or if you have an ACT Mathematics subject score of 22 or higher.

You can obtain information about placement into mathematics courses by contacting the Department of Mathematical Sciences

Minor in the Mathematical Sciences

The mathematical sciences minor fosters analytical, critical, and quantitative thinking and empowers you to function effectively in a technological society. The minor also strengthens mathematical skills and improves your ability to solve problems in subject areas that use mathematics as a tool.

Requirements

A minor in the mathematical sciences consists of at least 29 credit hours in mathematics courses numbered 200 or above. Seventeen of these hours are required; you should consult with the chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences regarding a study plan for the remaining hours.

Mathematical Sciences Minor Core (17 Hours)

The following courses are required of all students completing a minor in the mathematical sciences: