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Apr 18, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics (B.S.)
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Bulletin/Catalog Year 2019-2020
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Location: Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building, Room 205
Phone: 931-221-7833
Website: www.apsu.edu/mathematics/
Description of Major
The friendly faculty and staff in the Department of Mathematics are dedicated to providing a quality education in mathematics. Mathematics provides elegant and effective tools for solving problems in virtually every area of human endeavor, and is especially appealing to students who like to solve problems. The study of mathematics will enhance your critical thinking skills and provide you with an excellent background for careers in almost any field, including science, engineering, education, law, and medicine.
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General Education Core
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Credit Hours |
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41 |
| University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement |
1 |
Major Free Electives
- Twenty-seven (27) credit hours
Required Courses For Major
Major Guided Electives
Complete one electives option
Actuarial Science Concentration
Actuaries use mathematics, probability, statistics, and financial theory to assess financial risk and uncertainty. The concentration in actuarial science prepares students for entry-level positions in actuarial science, as well as other areas. Prior to graduations, students typically pass at least two actuarial exams and complete the validation by educational experience (VEE) credits for either of the two actuarial societies (SOA or CAS). The concentration also prepares students for entry into masters and Ph.D. programs in actuarial science, mathematics, mathematical finance, engineering, statistics, and other related disciplines. Actuarial science frequently ranks very highly on best careers lists, and the job outlook for actuaries is excellent.
Concentration Guided Electives
Select at least four (4) courses from the list below in consultation with an advisor
Mathematics Education Concentration
The Mathematics Education concentration leads to secondary certification in mathematics. The secondary certification licensure is designed for individuals desiring to teach mathematics in grades 6-12, in both middle and high-school settings. Professional Education Minor is also required for secondary certification.
Required Testing:
- Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) OR ACT Composite of 22 or higher OR SAT Combined Score of 1020 or higher
- National Evaluation Series (NES) Exam 304 Mathematics (minimum score 220)
Professional Education for Secondary and K-12
Statistics Concentration
The concentration in statistics prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of areas that require logical and analytical skills, especially those with a data science focus. This concentration also prepares students for entry into master’s and Ph.D. programs in mathematics, engineering, statistics, and other related disciplines. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has a solid track record for preparing students for graduate study in statistics, and the career outlook for statisticians is very favorable.
Concentration Guided Electives
Select two (2) courses from the list below
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