Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will:

  1. be able to use relevant technology to solve problems;
  2. be able to communicate mathematical proofs, definitions, and ideas in an understandable way; and
  3. be able to apply learned theory, definitions, and processes to solve new problems.
In addition, students in the Teaching concentration will be prepared for certification to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Refer to the College of Education section of this Catalog regarding several teacher certification requirements associated with this degree program.

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 27.0101

Major

University Graduation Requirements
Essential Education30
Foundations of Learning
GSD 101Foundations of Learning3
Upper division courses (hours are distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories)39
Major Requirements i, ii, iii
Core Courses
CSC 174Introduction to Programming for Science & Engineering3
or CSC 190 Object-Oriented Programming I
MAT 234Calculus I4
MAT 239Linear Algebra and Matrices3
MAT 244Calculus II4
MAT 254Calculus III4
MAT 306Discrete Mathematics3
or MAT 307 Number Theory
MAT 308Modern Algebra I3
MAT 315Introduction to Analysis3
Concentrations
Students must select one of the following Concentrations:21-55
General Mathematics
Mathematics Teaching
Supporting Course Requirements
STA 270Applied Statistics (Element 2A) 1, G1
Free Electives
Students planning to attend a graduate school in mathematics are strongly encouraged to select an in-depth study of a single foreign language as a part of their program.
Choose from 4 to 38 hours of free electives4-38
Total Hours120
1

Three hours count toward Element 2AG

G

Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 30 hours in General Education.

i.

No course may be used to satisfy a core course and a concentration elective.

ii.

At least five upper-division courses which satisfy the major requirements (including core and concentration) must be completed at EKU.

iii.

Only courses completed with a grade of at least “C” will count toward the major requirements (including core and concentration).

General Mathematics Concentration

Concentration Courses
Choose from 21 hours of the following:21
Any MAT course numbered 300 or above 1, 2
Any STA or DSC course numbered 300 or above 3
Total Hours21
1

MAT 507 Seminar in Mathematics:___ only with department approval.

2

Except MAT 349 Applied Learning in Mathematics. No course can be used to satisfy a core course and a concentration elective.

3

Except for STA 349 Applied Learning in Statistics. No more than nine hours of STA and DSC courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Mathematics Teaching Concentration

The student must meet the 2.75 GPA requirement listed in the College of Education section under The Office of Teacher Education Services.

Concentration Courses
MAE 303Math Models and Applications3
MAE 305Problem Solving and Technology3
MAT 203Geometry for 7-12 Teachers3
Choose three hours from the following:3
CSC 320
Algorithms II
any MAT course numbered 300 or above 1
any STA course numbered 300 or above 2
Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) Requirements
EDC 300Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms3
EDF 203Educational Foundations3
EDF 204Emerging Instructional Technologies2
EDF 219Human Development and Learning3
CMS 100
Introduction to Human Communication E
or CMS 210
 Public Speaking
EDF 413Assessment in Education3
EMS 300Curriculum and Instructional Design3
EMS 474Disciplinary Literacy3
EMS 490Classroom and Behavior Management3
ESE 550Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School3
SED 104Special Education Introduction3
CED 400Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription1
CED 450Clinical V: Practicing Teaching1
CED 499Clinical VI: The Professional Semester12
Exit Requirements
PRAXIS Exams
Students in the Mathematics Teaching concentration must register for and take the PRAXIS exams which correlate to their degree program, per College of Education requirements. The PRAXIS exams must be taken prior to student teaching.
Total Hours55
1

Except MAT 349 Applied Learning in Mathematics. No course can be used to satisfy a core course and a concentration elective.

2

Except for STA 349 Applied Learning in Statistics

Key:
E

Course satisfies an Essential Education element.

*

Course must be taken in semester indicated.

Upper division courses: All students are required to have a minimum of 39 hrs. upper division (300-level or above) courses distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories.

Mathematics B.S. - General Mathematics Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101 Foundations of Learning 3
MAT 234 Calculus I 4
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E * 3
STA 270 Applied Statistics (E-2A (3 hours)) E 4
 Hours14
Second Semester
MAT 239 Linear Algebra and Matrices 3
MAT 244 Calculus II 4
CSC 174
or CSC 190
 Introduction to Programming for Science & Engineering
or Object-Oriented Programming I
 3
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E * 3
E-3A E 3
 Hours16
Second Year
First Semester
MAT 254 Calculus III 4
MAT 307 Number Theory 3
E-1C (Communications) E 3
E-2B (Science) E 3
E-3B (Humanities) E 3
 Hours16
Second Semester
MAT 306 Discrete Mathematics 3
Concentration Elective 3
E-2B (Flex) E 3
E-4A E 3
Free Elective 2
 Hours14
Third Year
First Semester
MAT 308 Modern Algebra I 3
Concentration Elective 3
E-4B E 3
Free Elective (upper division) 3
Free Elective 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
MAT 315 Introduction to Analysis 3
Concentration Elective 3
Free Elective (upper division) 3
Free Elective (upper division) 3
Free Elective 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
Concentration Elective 3
Concentration Elective 3
Free Elective (upper division) 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
Concentration Elective 3
Free Elective (upper division) 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Mathematics B.S. - Mathematics Teaching Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101 Foundations of Learning 3
MAT 234 Calculus I 4
STA 270 Applied Statistics (E-2A (3 hours)) 4
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E * 3
 Hours14
Second Semester
EDF 203 Educational Foundations 3
SED 104 Special Education Introduction 3
MAT 239 Linear Algebra and Matrices 3
MAT 244 Calculus II 4
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric 3
 Hours16
Second Year
First Semester
MAT 254 Calculus III 4
MAT 307 Number Theory 3
CSC 174 Introduction to Programming for Science & Engineering 3
CMS 100 Introduction to Human Communication 3
EDF 204 Emerging Instructional Technologies 2
 Hours15
Second Semester
EDF 219 Human Development and Learning 3
MAE 303 Math Models and Applications 3
MAT 203 Geometry for 7-12 Teachers 3
MAT 306 Discrete Mathematics 3
3-2B (Natural Sciences) E 3
 Hours15
Third Year
First Semester
EDC 300 Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms 3
EMS 300 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3
MAT 308 Modern Algebra I 3
E-3A (Arts) E 3
E-4A E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
EDF 413 Assessment in Education 3
EMS 490 Classroom and Behavior Management 3
CED 400 Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription 1
MAE 305 Problem Solving and Technology 3
MAT 315 Introduction to Analysis 3
E-3B (Humanities) E 3
 Hours16
Fourth Year
First Semester
ESE 550 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School 3
CED 450 Clinical V: Practicing Teaching 1
E-2B (Flex) E 3
E-4B E 3
Free Elective 4
 Hours14
Second Semester
CED 499 Clinical VI: The Professional Semester 12
EMS 474 Disciplinary Literacy 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120