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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics Major, B.S.
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About the Program
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers coursework leading to the bachelor of science degree.
A degree in mathematics is useful in a variety of professional fields including, among many others, business, economics, computer science, government, education, technology, and science. Students are invited to consult with the department concerning career options.
Student Outcomes
- Program Outcome 1: Graduates know the important mathematical facts related to their chosen concentration.
- Program Outcome 2: Graduates are able to think like mathematicians.
- Program Outcome 3: Graduates are able to write a good proof.
- Program Outcome 4: Graduates are able to explain mathematical ideas clearly.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- All majors in mathematics are required to complete the following basic core of courses (with a required minimum grade of “C-” in each of these courses).
- A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion. - Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Basic Mathematics Core: 15 credits
Note:
Each major is required to take a Senior Experience course. The following mathematics courses have been approved as Senior Experience courses: MTH 4210 , MTH 4410 , MTH 4480 , and MTL 4630 . The course MTH 3240 does not count toward a mathematics major or a mathematics minor. The student may choose to complete a mathematics major in one of the following concentrations: - General
- Mathematics Education
- Probability and Statistics
- Theoretical Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
General Concentration: 41 credits
The general concentration in mathematics is designed to meet the needs of students with diverse mathematical interests or background, since it allows considerable flexibility among upper division course choices. A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course included in the major. Required Courses: 15 credits
One of the following three courses: 4 credits
A minimum of 22 credit hours chosen from:
MTH 2140*, or any upper-division mathematics courses with the exception of MTH 3240. The 22 credit hours must include at least 20 upper-division hours, at least seven hours of 4000-level courses in mathematics, including at least one Senior Experience course in mathematics, and one of the following sequences: Senior Experience: 4 credits
Senior experience credit counted elsewhere in concentration. Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Basic Core | 15 credits | | General Concentration Courses | 26 credits | | Senior Experience | counted elsewhere in concentration | | Unrestricted Electives | 43-49 credits | | Total for the Mathematics Major, B.S., General Concentration | 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. Applied Mathematics Concentration: 43 credits
The concentration in applied mathematics is designed to meet the needs of the scientific, technical, and computer-based economy and to prepare the student for graduate study. The department has made every effort to have state-of-the-art technologies and practices available for student use. A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course included in the major. Required Courses: 15 credits
One of the following three courses: 4 credits
All four of the following courses: 16-20 credits
Two of the following courses: 8 credits
Notes:
*MTH 3130 and one of the following (MTH 3110 or MTH 3650 or MTH 4110 or MTH 4150 or MTH 4410 or MTH 4660) may substitute for MTH 3140. **Students who are considering graduate school in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take MTH 4410.
Senior Experience: 4 credits
Senior experience credit counted elsewhere in concentration. Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Basic Core | 15 credits | | Applied Mathematics Concentration Courses | 28-32 credits | | Senior Experience | counted elsewhere in concentration | | Unrestricted Electives | 37-47 credits | | Total for the Mathematics Major, B.S., Applied Mathematics Concentration | 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. Probability and Statistics Concentration: 43 credits
The concentration in probability and statistics stresses the application of the principles and methods of statistics and probability to the biological, physical, social sciences, and engineering. This concentration also prepares the students for graduate study in the area of statistics. A grade of “C-“ or better is required in all courses included in the major. Required Courses: 15 credits
Basic Core: 15 All of the following courses: 16 credits
One of the following two courses: 4 credits
One of the following four courses: 4 credits
One of the following five courses: 4 credits
Senior Experience: 4 credits
Senior experience credit counted elsewhere in concentration. Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Basic Core | 15 credits | | Probability and Statistics Concentration Courses | 28 credits | | Senior Experience | counted elsewhere in concentration | | Unrestricted Electives | 41-47 credits | | Total for the Mathematics Major, B.S., Probability and Statistics Concentration | 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. Theoretical Mathematics Concentration: 40-41 credits
The concentration in theoretical mathematics prepares the student for further specialized study at the graduate level as well as being adaptable to positions in business, industry, and government. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses included in the major. Required Courses: 15 credits
One of the following four courses: 4 credits
All four of the following courses: 15-19 credits
Two of the following courses: 6-7 credits
Senior Experience: 4 credits
Senior experience credit counted elsewhere in concentration. Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Basic Core | 15 credits | | Theoretical Concentration Requirements | 25-26 credits | | Senior Experience | counted elsewhere in concentration | | Unrestricted Electives | 39-50 credits | | Total for the Mathematics Major, B.S., Theoretical Mathematics Concentration | 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. Note:
*MTH 3130 and one of the following (MTH 3640 or MTH 3650 or MTH 4150) may substitute for MTH 3140.
Mathematics Education Concentration:
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a major in Mathematics with a concentration in Mathematics Education through two degree tracks: 1) Licensure in Secondary or Middle Mathematics Education: This track fulfills the requirements for secondary or middle mathematics education Colorado state licensure. Degree completion requires the courses listed for Mathematics Core, Mathematics Education Concentration, and Educational Foundations and Methods. 2) Non-Licensure: For degree completion this track requires the Mathematics Core, Mathematics Education Concentration, and additional coursework to meet the 120 hour graduation requirement. Candidates are required to meet with one or more of the faculty advisors in the mathematics education concentration area as well as a secondary education advisor as they plan their academic program. The Mathematics Major with Mathematics Education Concentration requires completion of the courses listed below and satisfaction of the minimum grade requirements. Any of the courses required for the major that were taken more than ten years ago will need to be repeated unless currency of knowledge in the concepts of the course can be demonstrated. Student OutcomesThe goals of this program are to provide degree-seeking candidates with: - broad-based and coherent preparation in the various disciplines that constitute the mathematical sciences; and
- the pedagogical knowledge of mathematics needed to begin a career as a middle or high school mathematics teacher. Track 1 will also provide candidates the opportunity to complete state requirements for obtaining Colorado licensure.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
- Track 2 of this program does not meet the 120 hours of coursework required for graduation so additional coursework will be required. See your mathematics education advisor for recommended coursework.
- This program with licensure is defined as an extended major .
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion. The recommended General Studies courses listed below can also satisfy additional degree program requirements beyond General Studies. - Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Required Courses: 15 credits
Senior Experience: 4 credits
Concentration Courses: 29-47 credits
Educational Foundations and Methods:
Continuation for TRACK 1: Licensure Option
Students seeking teacher licensure at the secondary level with endorsement in mathematics must take the following sequence of courses and be admitted to the teacher education program (see notes below). Students should pay particular attention to corequisites and prerequisites. Note: This section not required for Track 2: Non-Licensure option. Students pursuing a Mathematics Major with a Mathematics Education Concentration but who are NOT seeking licensure are not required to complete the following courses but are instead required to complete the requirements listed under TRACK 2 below. Summary of Requirements
Track 1: Mathematics Education Concentration with Licensure | General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Basic Core | 15 credits | | Concentration Courses | 29-47 credits | | Track 1: Licensure Option | 38 credits | | Senior Experience | 4 credits | | Unrestricted Electives | 0-10 credits | | Total for the Mathematics Major, B.S., Mathematics Education Concentration, Track 1 | Minimum of 120 credits |
Track 2: Mathematics Education Concentration, Non-Licensure | General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Basic Core | 15 credits | | Concentration Courses | 29-47 credits | | Senior Experience | 4 credits | | Unrestricted Electives to complete the 120 hour graduation requirement | 18-42 credits | | Total for the Mathematics Major, B.S., Mathematics Education Concentration, Track 2 | 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. |
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