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Mathematics (B.S.)
Mathematics with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)
Mathematics (Minor)


Mathematics (B.S.)

The study of mathematics introduces students to mathematical abstraction as well as how mathematics can be used to solve practical problems. Many courses in this discipline provide the basic foundations necessary to support study in all majors. Whenever possible, Mathematics courses introduce concepts using applications, analytical solutions (equation solving), numerical approximations, and graphical interpretations. Graphing calculators and computer algebra software facilitate these efforts. In addition, Mathematics majors and minors learn how to prove mathematical statements in a variety of areas in the discipline. A major in Mathematics provides students with a strong foundation for careers in secondary mathematics education, actuarial science, business and research, as well as for further studies in mathematics and related fields.

After meeting the Liberal Arts Core requirements, Mathematics majors have 17-20 elective credit hours. Students are encouraged to apply those credits toward other options such as

Individual advising is important to ensure fulfilling major requirements and the scheduling of additional coursework a student may wish to pursue to meet career objectives.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C in any course that serves as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year One

Fall

  • MA 181 Calculus I§ * #
    Social Sciences elective*
    EN 101 Composition I*
    ECO/POL/PSY/SOC 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
    SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • MA 182 Calculus II§ #
    IT 130 Java Programming§
    EN 102 Composition II*
    Health elective*
    Social Sciences elective*

Year Two

Fall

  • MA 260 Discrete Mathematics for IT§
    MA 261 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning§
    MA 209 Mathematics Seminar§ **
    MA 325 Differential Equations (even years)§ or MA 221 Multivariable Calculus (odd years)§ #
    PHYS 171 General Physics I§ * or BIO 151 General Biology I§ *
    Humanities elective*

Spring

  • MA 257 Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques (even years)§ or MA 215 Linear Algebra (odd years)§
    PHYS 172 General Physics II§ or BIO 152 General Biology II§
    Humanities elective*
    MA 318 Probability and Statistical Inference (odd years)§ or Humanities elective (even years)*
    IT 230 Advanced Java Programming or elective*

Year Three

Fall

  • MA 325 Differential Equations (even years)§ or MA 221 Multivariable Calculus (odd years)§ #
    MA 430 Numerical Analysis (odd years)§ or MA 420 Abstract Algebra (even years)§
    MA 309 Mathematics Seminar§ **
    Writing elective*
    MA 433 Research, elective, or course in minor*
    Humanities elective*

Spring

  • MA 257 Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques (even years)§ or MA 215 Linear Algebra (odd years)§
    MA 318 Probability and Statistical Inference (odd years)§ or MA 418 Stochastic Modeling (even years)§
    MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis (odd years)§ or Humanities elective (even years)*
    Social Sciences elective*
    Elective or course in minor*

Year Four

Fall

  • MA 400 Internship§
    MA 430 Numerical Analysis (odd years)§ or MA 420 Abstract Algebra (even years)§
    MA 409 Mathematics Seminar§ **
    MA 433 Research, elective, or course in minor
    Humanities elective*

Spring MA 418 Stochastic Modeling (even years)§ or elective (odd years)
MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis (odd years)§ or Humanities elective (even years)*
Humanities elective*
Social Sciences 300/400-level elective*

§Requirement for the major. (Students needing preparation for MA 181 Calculus I should plan to complete MA 171 Calculus I with Precalculus A and MA 172 Calculus I with Precalculus B instead of MA 181 during the freshman year.) Note that course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester; course rotations are available on the Mathematics Web site.
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
#MA 181 and MA 182 can be waived with appropriate AP credit. Students should take noted courses in the specified sequence and, upon successful completion, may not subsequently register for a lower-numbered course in the Calculus sequence.
**Transfer students or new majors will not be required to make up Mathematics Seminar classes that met during semesters in which they were not enrolled as a Mathematics major at Marymount; however, they are required to make up the credit hours to meet the 120-credit minimum requirement toward graduation.


Mathematics with Secondary-level Teaching Licensure (B.S. in Mathematics)

This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics and also be licensed to teach secondary Mathematics at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching.

After meeting the Liberal Arts Core requirements, Mathematics majors seeking teaching licensure have 6-9 elective credit hours.
Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.

Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See Education section for admission requirements and procedures.

Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses specified in the degree plan to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. See an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further information.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year Four

Fall

  • MA 181 Calculus I§ * #
    Social Sciences elective*
    EN 101 Composition I*
    POL/SOC 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
    SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • MA 182 Calculus II§ #
    MA 124 History of Elementary Mathematics§
    IT 130 Java Programming§
    EN 102 Composition II*
    PH 205 Logic§ *

Year Two

Fall

  • MA 260 Discrete Mathematics for IT§
    MA 261 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning§
    MA 209 Mathematics Seminar§ **
    MA 325 Differential Equations (even years)§ or MA 221 Multivariable Calculus (odd years)§ #
    PHYS 171 General Physics I§ *
    Humanities (History) elective*

Spring

  • MA 257 Introduction to Proofs with Number Theory (even years)§ or
    MA 215 Linear Algebra (odd years)§
    Social Sciences elective (ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics or ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics recommended)*
    MA 318 Probability and Statistical Inference (odd years)§ or Humanities elective (even years)*
    ED 245S Educational Foundations for Secondary Teachers
    PHYS 172 General
    Physics II§

Year Three

Fall

  • MA 325 Differential Equations (even years)§ or MA 221 Multivariable Calculus (odd years)§ #
    MA 385 Approaches to Teaching Secondary Math (odd years) or MA 420 Abstract Algebra (even years)§
    MA 309 Mathematics Seminar§ **
    ED 327S Curriculum Design: Secondary Education
    EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice*
    PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities*

Spring

  • MA 257 Introduction to Proofs with Number Theory (even years)§ or
    MA 215 Linear Algebra (odd years)§
    MA 318 Probability and Statistical Inference (odd years)§ or Humanities elective (even years)*
    MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis (odd years)§ or elective (even years)*
    ED 337 Reading in the Content Areas
    PSY 312 Adolescent Psychology

Year Four

Fall

  • MA 385 Approaches to Teaching Secondary Math (odd years) or MA 420 Abstract Algebra (even years)§
    MA 409 Mathematics Seminar§ **
    MA 433 Research or elective*
    Health elective*
    Two (2) Humanities electives*

Spring

  • ED 360S Student Teaching§
    MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis (odd years)§ or elective (even years)*
    Humanities elective*

§Requirement for the major. (Students needing preparation for MA 181 Calculus I should plan to complete MA 171 Calculus I with Precalculus A and MA 172 Calculus I with Precalculus B instead of MA 181 during the freshman year.) Note that course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester; course rotations are available on the Mathematics Web site.
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
#MA 181 and MA 182 can be waived with appropriate AP credit. Students should take noted courses in the specified sequence and, upon successful completion, may not subsequently register for a lower-numbered course in the Calculus sequence.
**Transfer students or new majors will not be required to make up Mathematics Seminar classes that met during semesters in which they were not enrolled as a Mathematics major at Marymount; however, they are required to make up the credit hours to meet the 120-credit minimum requirement toward graduation.


Mathematics (Minor)

Minor Requirements