Mathematics, B.S.

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A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

General Education Requirements

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Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics requires a minimum of 38 credit hours in mathematics plus 3 credits in computer science. Required courses are:

Note

In addition to the required courses, students must take three elective mathematics courses at the 300 level or above. At most three credits of Practicum (CMSCI 492 , CMSCI 493 ) may be applied toward the B.S. in mathematics. Students planning to attend graduate school in mathematics are encouraged to take MATH 447 . There is one required computer science course: CMSCI 120 .

State Certification in Teaching Mathematics

Mathematics majors can meet the requirements of Maryland and many other states for certification in teaching secondary-level mathematics. Majors who elect this program fulfill the same requirements as other mathematics majors. For required education courses, please refer to the education department’s section of this catalog.