Mathematics

Major(s)

Mathematics (Non-Comprehensive) (BA)

Bachelor of Arts

Major requirements (35-36 hours):

  1. MTH 261(5), 280(5), 302(3), 315(3), 333(3), 497(1), 503(3), 532(3), 540(3).
  2. One additional course from: MTH 303(3), 421(3), 575(3), or from mathematics courses numbered 400 or higher.
  3. Course required from related area: CSC 121(3) or 125(4) or 130(3).
  4. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of MTH 497(1), 503(3), 532(3), and 540(3).
  5. Minor required (or second major).
  6. Specific Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

University level requirements:

  1. General Education Program and Requirements
  2. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Mathematics (Non-Comprehensive) (BS)

Bachelor of Science

Major requirements (52-53 hours):

Major core (40-41 hours):
  1. MTH 261(5), 280(5), 302(3), 303(3), 315(3), 333(3), 497(1), 503(3), 532(3), 540(3).
  2. Courses required from related areas: CSC 125(4) or 130(3); PHY 203(5). PHY 203 may partially fulfill the Natural World general education requirement.
  3. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of MTH 497(1), 503(3), 532(3), and 540(3).
  4. Minor required (or second major).
Complete one of the following options:
Actuarial Mathematics option (12 hours):
  1. MTH 450(3), 541(3).
  2. Six hours from: MTH 543(3), 546(3), 547(3), 548(3).
  3. A minor in Insurance is recommended.
Applied Mathematics option (12 hours):
  1. MTH 421(3), 580(3).
  2. Six hours from: MTH 422(3), 507(3), 537(3), 543(3), 570(3).
General Mathematics option (12 hours):
  1. MTH 421(3) or 541(3).
  2. Nine additional hours from mathematics courses numbered 400 or higher.
Statistics option (12 hours):
  1. MTH 541(3).
  2. Nine hours from: MTH 543(3), 545(3), 546(3), 547(3), 548(3).

University level requirements:

  1. General Education Program and Requirements
  2. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Mathematics (Comprehensive) (BS)

Bachelor of Science

Major requirements (61-62 hours):

  1. MTH 261(5), 280(5), 302(3), 303(3), 315(3), 333(3), 497(1), 503(3), 532(3), 540(3); MTH 421(3) or 541(3).
  2. 18 additional hours from mathematics courses numbered 400 or higher. The comprehensive major is individualized. Selection of courses for the additional 18 hours shall be made in conference with the advisor and is subject to approval by the department head. Students are encouraged to elect courses from other disciplines to enhance the comprehensive major.
  3. Courses required from related areas: CSC 125(4) or 130(3); PHY 203(5). PHY 203 may partially fulfill the natural world general education requirement.
  4. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of MTH 497(1), 503(3), 532(3), and 540(3).

University level requirements:

  1. General Education Program and Requirements
  2. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Minor(s)

Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
  1. MTH 261(5), 280(5); 314(3) or 315(3).
  2. Additional mathematics courses numbered 300 or higher, other than MTH 314 or 315 (if used in number 1), to total at least 15 hours.

Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Certifiable)
  1. MTH 261(5), 280(5), 315(3), 575(3).
  2. One course from: CSC 121(3), 125(4), 131(4).
  3. One course from: MTH 460(3), 567(3).
  4. Additional mathematics courses numbered 300 or above to total at least 24 hours.

Accelerated graduate program in Mathematics

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the mathematics program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of nine hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.

Accelerated graduate program in Natural and Applied Science

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Master of Natural and Applied Science program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 12 hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.

Accelerated graduate program in Secondary Education/Mathematics

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Secondary Education/Mathematics program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of nine hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.