BA in Mathematics

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Mathematics prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program enables students with a basic mathematical background to further utilize their skills in the advanced study of mathematics and develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines.

Degree Requirements

• A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Required Courses (15 Credits)

MAT-231	Calculus I	4
MAT-232	Calculus II	4
MAT-331	Calculus III	3
STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3
MAT-321	Linear Algebra	3

B. Mathematics Electives (15 Credits)

MAT-332	Calculus IV	3
MAT-361	College Geometry	3
MAT-301	History of Mathematics	3
MAT-401	Mathematical Logic	3
MAT-351	Mathematical Modeling	3
MAT-361	College Geometry	3

*This list is a guide. Other math courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

For additional TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495

Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Mathematics program will be able to:

• demonstrate mastery of core competencies in algebra, analysis, and applied mathematics;
• develop and write mathematical proofs; and
• explain and demonstrate problem solving using mathematical concepts.