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Mathematics: Bachelor of Science

Program Description


Mathematics:

Many who major in the field of mathematics combine those studies with education courses and obtain employment as teachers. People with mathematics degrees are found in a broad range of occupations where quantitative skills are needed; one of the largest employers of mathematics is the National Security Agency. Often a minor field of study (such as computer science) provides the supporting credential for entry-level jobs.

Actuarial and Business Applications:

The actuarial and business applications concentration combines mathematical knowledge with quantitative business applications. The result is a very marketable degree that provides many exciting career opportunities for graduates. A student should be prepared to take the first actuarial examination in the spring of his/her junior year and the second examination the following spring. A student choosing this emphasis will complete a minor in accounting-finance.

Teaching Certification:

A completion of professional education coursework, including a semester of student teaching, prepares students for elementary or secondary teacher certification in Michigan and Ontario.

Graduate School:

An undergraduate mathematics major with emphasis on abstraction, together with an analytical approach to problem solving, continues to provide strong preparation for graduate work in diverse fields — especially when combined with a minor in the related field.

Available degrees (see specific degree requirements further down the page):



Degree Requirements


Bachelor of Science Mathematics

Departmental Requirements: (55 credits)

Other Requirements (14 credits)

  • CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science 3
  • CSCI105 Intro to Computer Programming 3
  • CSCI121 Principles of Programming 4
  • PHYS231 Applied Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 4

Free Electives or Academic Minor (32-36 credits)

General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.

A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher.  A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.

 


Bachelor of Science Mathematics, Elementary Teaching

In this program, students will complete a teaching major in mathematics and a planned program in the other three academic areas essential to elementary school teaching: language arts, natural science and social science. The planned program is explained in the Elementary Education section of this catalog.

The program also includes general education requirements and a professional education sequence. Students complete their initial teacher education courses in their sophomore year, and then apply for formal admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Degree Requirements:

Mathematics Requirements (37 credits)

For information regarding the Professional Education Sequence and Elementary Planned Program, see Elementary Education.

General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.

A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.70 or higher.  A gpa of 2.70 or higher is required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 or higher is required in your General Education Requirements.

 

Bachelor of Science Mathematics, Secondary Teaching

In this program, students will complete a major in mathematics tailored to the needs of a secondary teacher.  Computer science courses are included, and students work extensively with computer and calculator technology as it applies to classroom teaching.

This program also includes general education requirements and a professional education sequence. Students complete their initial teacher education courses in their sophomore year and then apply for formal admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Graduates earn a bachelor’s degree, which includes a semester of student teaching, in order to become certified to teach.

Degree Requirements:

Mathematics Requirements (42 credits)

Complete one methods course from the following:

  • EDUC442 Math Methods Secondary Teacher 3
  • EDUC452 Directed Study Math Methods Secondary Teacher3

Cognate

  • CSCI105 Intro. to Computer Programming 3
    or
  • CSCI121 Prin. of Computer Programming 4

Professional Education Sequence and Education Cognates- see Secondary Education.

General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.

A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.70 or higher.  A gpa of 2.70 or higher is required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 or higher is required in your General Education Requirements.

 

Bachelor of Science Mathematics, Actuarial and Business Applications Concentration

Departmental Requirements: (52 credits)

Cognates (17 credits)

  • CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science 3
  • CSCI105 Intro. to Computer Programming 3
  • CSCI121 Principles of Programming 4
  • ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
  • FINC341 Managerial Finance 4

A student choosing this emphasis will complete a minor in accounting-finance (24 credits).

Free Electives (11-15 credits)

General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.

A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher.  A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.


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