Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Extended Major) Undergraduate Programme By Western Kentucky University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Extended Major)

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Mathematics majors are available to those planning to pursue careers in secondary and middle grades education, as well as to those whose preparation is being directed toward positions in business and industry, or toward further work in mathematics at the graduate level. In addition, several courses are offered to meet the demands for the mathematical training of students whose major educational objectives are not directly related to mathematics. Mathematics majors are assigned advisors from among the departmental faculty and are required to consult with these advisors before each registration period. Extended Major (528): To prepare for graduate study in mathematics, the student must complete a minimum of 51 hours of mathematics with the following requirements: 1. MATH 136, 137, 237, 307, 310, 317, 337, 431, 498. 2. Have a concentration in one of the following areas: B1, B2, or B3. B1: Fundamentals of Analysis and Discrete Mathematics: i. MATH 417, 439, 450 ii. Two courses from: MATH 315, 323, 415, 423, 473 iii. Six additional elective hours from: MATH 275 (up to 3 hours), STAT 301, MATH 305, 315, 323, 331, 370, 371 (provided MATH 371 was not used to satisfy the computational requirement), 382, 398 (up to 3 hours), 405, 406, 409, 415, 423, 435, 470, 473, 475 (up to 6 hours), 482.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Mathematics majors are available to those planning to pursue careers in secondary and middle grades education, as well as to those whose preparation is being directed toward positions in business and industry, or toward further work in mathematics at the graduate level. In addition, several courses are offered to meet the demands for the mathematical training of students whose major educational objectives are not directly related to mathematics. Mathematics majors are assigned advisors from among the departmental faculty and are required to consult with these advisors before each registration period. Extended Major (528): To prepare for graduate study in mathematics, the student must complete a minimum of 51 hours of mathematics with the following requirements: 1. MATH 136, 137, 237, 307, 310, 317, 337, 431, 498. 2. Have a concentration in one of the following areas: B1, B2, or B3. B1: Fundamentals of Analysis and Discrete Mathematics: i. MATH 417, 439, 450 ii. Two courses from: MATH 315, 323, 415, 423, 473 iii. Six additional elective hours from: MATH 275 (up to 3 hours), STAT 301, MATH 305, 315, 323, 331, 370, 371 (provided MATH 371 was not used to satisfy the computational requirement), 382, 398 (up to 3 hours), 405, 406, 409, 415, 423, 435, 470, 473, 475 (up to 6 hours), 482.

Admission Requirements

6+
Applicants must have a cumulative 2.50 GPA. Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL score of 525 on Paper-based test. Students can also prove English proficiency by completing ESLI or ELS Level 109.

Jan-2000

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