Mathematics within the General Studies Major

Students may seek a general studies major focused on mathematics. The description and objectives of the major in general studies may be found in General Studies.

Intended Program Outcomes

The student who graduates with a focus in mathematics should be able to

  • Employ advanced mathematical methods to accomplish a wide variety of quantitative and statistical tasks.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and with groups to convey ideas and knowledge and to establish professional competency.
  • Develop skills and competencies required for sustainable professional success.
  • Use appropriate resources to research and critically analyze real world situations.
  • Cultivate an awareness of one's changing relationship to diverse social, historical, and cultural contexts.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in general studies and a focus in mathematics requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

Requirements for Mathematics within the General Studies Major

Coursework for a major in general studies with a focus in mathematics includes the following:

  • Required foundation courses (15-16 credits): MATH 108; one of the following MATH sequences: MATH 130, 131, and 132
    (or MATH 140 and 141); STAT 200
  • Core courses (15 credits): Chosen from MATH 301, 381, 402, 450, 463, and 466; STAT 400, 410, and 450

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in mathematics. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Mathematics within the General Studies Major Minor Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for certain math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

or WRTG 101S Introduction to Writing

MATH 107 College Algebra (3)

MATH 108Required by major Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry (3)

or MATH 115 Pre-Calculus

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)

or HUMN 100 Introduction to Humanities
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

WRTG 293 Introduction to Professional Writing (3)
or other communication/writing course

GVPT 170 American Government (3)

or BEHS 103 Technology in Contemporary Society
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)

or CMST 301 Digital Media and Society course to fulfill the first general education requirement in computing

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

MATH 140Required by major Calculus I 8-9

and MATH 141F Calculus II

or MATH 130 Calculus A

and MATH 131 Calculus B

and MATH 132 Calculus C

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 141 Western Civilization I (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations (3)

or CMIS 111 Social Networking and Cybersecurity Best Practices
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in computing

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/writing
or speech

STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics (3)

Additional Required Courses (see Requirements for the Major

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

WRTG 391 Advanced Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the upper-level advanced writing requirement

MATH 301Required by major Concepts of Real Analysis I (3)
or other core course

MATH 381Required by major Operations Research (3)
or other core course

MATH 402Required by major Algebraic Structures (3)
or other core course

MATH 463Required by major Complex Variables (3)
or other core course

STAT 400 Applied Probability and Statistics I (3)
or other applied mathematics course

Minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) 39-40

Total credits for BS in general studies 120


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Last updated: 25 July 2012