Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 30 courses
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Mathematics leading to the B.A. degree - 120. The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science offers programs of study leading to the B.A. and B.S. in Mathematics. In addition, students may pursue a minor area of study in either Actuarial Science or Statistics. Mathematics Major, B.A. Tracks: The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science offers a Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) degree in Mathematics in two tracks: the Standard Mathematics Track; and the Teacher Certification Track. The Teacher Certification Track provides preparation for secondary school teaching. The Standard Mathematics Track prepares students for graduate study and research in Mathematics or for careers in industry or government, depending upon the upper-level electives chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. The Standard Track, when combined with an appropriate second major or minor area of study, can also provide an excellent foundation for professions in business and management, economics, law, medicine, and actuarial, computing, engineering, environmental, and physical sciences. Students interested in Secondary Education certification should make an appointment with the chairperson of the Education Department as early in their program of study as possible in order to plan their professional studies. The Teacher Certification Track is specifically designed to incorporate requirements necessary for certification in...
First Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENG 101 or CS 125 | Composition or Fundamentals of Programming/WGS | 4 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| Total First Semester | 14-15 credits | |
Second Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 16-17 credits | |
Third Semester
Also required: Science Elective (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 212 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 211 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Third Semester | 17 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Science Elective (3 credits); Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 214 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 302 | Introduction to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 15 credits | |
Fifth Semester
Also required: Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 311 or MTH 331 | Real Analysis or Abstract Algebra I | 4 |
| MTH 351 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 16 credits | |
Seventh Semester
Also required: Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 391 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| MTH 311 or MTH 331 | Real Analysis or Abstract Algebra I | 4 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 14 credits | |
Eighth Semester
Also required: MTH/CS Elective (3 credits); Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 392 | Senior Seminar II | 2 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 14 credits | |
First Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENG 101 or CS 125 | Composition or Fundamentals of Programming/WGS | 4 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| Total First Semester | 14-15 credits | |
Second Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENG 101 or PSY 101 | Composition or General Psychology | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 16-17 credits | |
Third Semester
Also required: Science Elective (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 212 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| ED 190 | Effective Teaching with Field Experience | 3 |
| Total Third Semester | 16 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Science Elective (3 credits); Free Elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 214 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 302 | Introduction to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| ED 180 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 15 credits | |
Fifth Semester
Also required: Free Electives (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 210 | Teaching Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| MTH 243 or MTH 303 | Introduction to Geometry or The Teaching of Mathematics in Middle Level and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| MTH 311 or MTH 331 | Real Analysis or Abstract Algebra I | 4 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 13-14 credits | |
Sixth Semester
Also required: MTH/CS Elective(s) (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 220 | Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 225 | Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities with Field Experience | 3 |
| ED 380 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 15 credits | |
Seventh Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 243 or MTH 303 | Introduction to Geometry or The Teaching of Mathematics in Middle Level and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| MTH 311 or MTH 331 | Real Analysis or Abstract Algebra I | 4 |
| MTH 351 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MTH 391 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ED 191 | Integrating Technology into The Classroom | 3 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 14-15 credits | |
Eighth Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 388 | Inclusionary Practices | 3 |
| ED 390 | Student Teaching With Seminar [Pk-4], [4-8], [7-12], and [K-12] | 12 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 15 credits | |
Total Credits Required for Secondary Education Major - 47
Required courses for the major(*) or minor in Secondary Education are as follows:
Standard Mathematics Track
Also required: MTH/CS Electives (2 credits); Science Electives (6 credits); Distribution Requirements (18 credits); Free Electives (37 credits).
Teacher Certification Track
Also required: MTH/CS Electives (3 credits); Science Electives (6 credits); Distribution Requirements (15 credits); Free Electives (7 credits).
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