Additional Mathematics Bulletin Information

Mathematics (MATH) Undergraduate Programs

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Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BA – Mathematics
BS – Mathematics Teaching
Minor – Mathematics
- Mathematics Teaching
- Elementary Education

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission – Department and COSE

completion of at least 16 credits
completion of MATH 221,222, 3 additional program credits, and 6 other credits at SCSU
2.00 GPA or higher overall
2.40 GPA in all program courses

Admission – Teacher Education

grades of “C” or better in ENG 191 and CMST 192
2.50 GPA or higher overall
completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours in residence at SCSU
submission of scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test

Academic Standing - Department

grade of “C-” or better in each major or minor program course

Graduation – Department

2.25 GPA or higher in courses in program

Graduation – Department and Teacher Education

2.50 GPA or higher overall
more information in sections on Teacher Development and College of Education

Graduation – University

BA in Mathematics – minor or one year of a foreign language (consult with department for other options)

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the College of Science and Engineering for more information.)

Chairperson: Dale Buske
Faculty: Agre, Bahauddin, Braith, Branson, G. Buls, S. Buls, Buske, Carr, Chen, Cimperman, Exner, Fiala, Goerdt, Haller, Houdek, Huang, Hubbard, Johnson, Kalia, Keith, Naraine, Nielsen, Nyholm, Scully, Theisen, Triplett, Vakil, Walk, Zhao

Mathematics is a pervasive discipline. Students in a wide variety of fields must understand and apply the concepts in mathematics to solve real world problems. In addition to offering major and minor programs in mathematics, the Department of Mathematics also offers general courses for all students and specialized courses for students in business, science, technology, and education programs. We also offer mathematics competency courses for general education.

Students planning to major in mathematics must have strong aptitudes in mathematics and are encouraged to take MATH 221 as soon as possible. They are expected to have learned advanced algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus mathematics in high school or have completed MATH 112 and 113 or MATH 115 with grades of "C-" or better. All major and minor programs in mathematics must be approved by the Mathematics Department before a student may be accepted into that program.

Prospective majors are eligible to apply for admission to major programs in mathematics when MATH 221, 222, and at least three additional program credits have been completed, with at least six credits of mathematics coursework at St. Cloud State University. All students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.40 in all program courses before being accepted into a mathematics major or minor. Students are urged to apply for admission to their major as soon as they become eligible.

A student who fails or withdraws from 3 or more mathematics classes may be denied entry into a mathematics major or minor. A student who fails or withdraws from 5 or more mathematics classes may be dropped from a mathematics major or minor. A GPA of 2.25 is required for all major and minor programs for graduation.

Prerequisites

A recent satisfactory ACT math score, a sufficient score on a mathematics placement test, or prerequisite coursework is required for enrollment in MATH 072, 112, 113, 115, 171, 193, 196, 211, and 221. For more information and placement advice, students are encouraged to visit www.stcloudstate.edu/mathplacement.

Note that in MATH 070 and MATH 072 course credits apply towards financial aid requirements and GPA (grade point average), but do not count towards graduation.

Because mathematics builds from previous knowledge, the Department of Mathematics requires a grade of "C-" or better in all major and minor program courses and in all prerequisite courses. (For example, if a student receives a "D" in MATH 221, he/she cannot take MATH 222 because MATH 221 is a prerequisite).

The Common Core Requirements
All students majoring in mathematics must complete the following core requirements:

MATH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.)
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 cr.)
MATH 252 Mathematical Problem Solving with MATLAB (3 cr.)
MATH 273 Discrete Mathematics I (3 cr.)
MATH 312 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
MATH 321 Vector and Multivariable Calculus (4 cr.)
MATH 373 Discrete Mathematics II (3 cr.)
MATH 461 Modern Algebra I (4 cr.)

CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252 in the common core requirements.

Bachelor of Arts

Major (41)

The Common Core Requirements
MATH 325
Nine credits of electives from MATH 353, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 462, 465, 480, and STAT 447.
To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Requirement, students must complete MATH 461 with a grade of C- or better.

The B.A. mathematics major is required to complete one of the following options:

A minor from the College of Science and Engineering or a minor from Economics or Business Computer Information Systems.
The Philosophy Minor for Mathematics Majors.
A second major, or
12 additional credits in mathematics or science that are approved by the Mathematics Department.

Minor (25)
MATH 221, 222, 312, plus 13 additional credits chosen from 273, 321, 325, 353, 373, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 461, 462, 480.
At least six credits must be completed at SCSU, and at least one course must be taken at the 400 level.

Bachelor of Science

Mathematics - Teaching
All but one required mathematics course in the B.S. program must be completed prior to student teaching. MATH 431, 432, and 482 must be completed at St. Cloud State University. CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252 in the common core requirement.

Major (50)

The Common Core Requirements
MATH 431, 432, 465, 482; STAT 447
Six credits of electives from MATH 325, 353, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 462, 480.
To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Requirement, students must complete MATH 431, 432, and 461 with grades of C- or better.

Minor (35)
MATH 221, 222, 273, 312, 373, 431, 432, 461, 465, and STAT 447.

Elementary Education/Mathematics Specialty
MATH 112*, 171, 211, 336, 337, 431.

Elementary Education Minor (20-21)
MATH 112*, 171, 211, 336, 337, 431
At least one elective class selected from MATH 113 or 435, or in consultation with adviser.

*College Algebra will be waived if, based on placement test exam or prior coursework, the student is placed into and successfully completes a higher-level (Math 115, 211, 221) math class. Math 112 (or higher-level math class) should be used as the prerequisite for Math 330 and should be taken instead of Math 193 by students who opt to earn the elementary education math minor.

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Additional Mathematics Bulletin Information Mathematics (MATH) Undergraduate Programs 139 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-3001 www.stcloudstate.edu/math Programs at a Glance Degree programs BA – Mathematics BS – Mathematics Teaching Minor – Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Elementary Education Program admission and performance requirements Admission – Department and COSE completion of at least 16 credits completion of MATH 221,222, 3 additional program credits, and 6 other credits at SCSU 2.00 GPA or higher overall 2.40 GPA in all program courses Admission – Teacher Education grades of “C” or better in ENG 191 and CMST 192 2.50 GPA or higher overall completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours in residence at SCSU submission of scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test Academic Standing - Department grade of “C-” or better in each major or minor program course Graduation – Department 2.25 GPA or higher in courses in program Graduation – Department and Teacher Education 2.50 GPA or higher overall more information in sections on Teacher Development and College of Education Graduation – University BA in Mathematics – minor or one year of a foreign language (consult with department for other options) University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees 120 credits 40 credits in General Education 1 credit in PESS 122 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses 30 credits in residence at SCSU 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards) (See this section and the section on the College of Science and Engineering for more information.) Chairperson: Dale Buske Faculty: Agre, Bahauddin, Braith, Branson, G. Buls, S. Buls, Buske, Carr, Chen, Cimperman, Exner, Fiala, Goerdt, Haller, Houdek, Huang, Hubbard, Johnson, Kalia, Keith, Naraine, Nielsen, Nyholm, Scully, Theisen, Triplett, Vakil, Walk, Zhao Mathematics is a pervasive discipline. Students in a wide variety of fields must understand and apply the concepts in mathematics to solve real world problems. In addition to offering major and minor programs in mathematics, the Department of Mathematics also offers general courses for all students and specialized courses for students in business, science, technology, and education programs. We also offer mathematics competency courses for general education. Students planning to major in mathematics must have strong aptitudes in mathematics and are encouraged to take MATH 221 as soon as possible. They are expected to have learned advanced algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus mathematics in high school or have completed MATH 112 and 113 or MATH 115 with grades of "C-" or better. All major and minor programs in mathematics must be approved by the Mathematics Department before a student may be accepted into that program. Prospective majors are eligible to apply for admission to major programs in mathematics when MATH 221, 222, and at least three additional program credits have been completed, with at least six credits of mathematics coursework at St. Cloud State University. All students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.40 in all program courses before being accepted into a mathematics major or minor. Students are urged to apply for admission to their major as soon as they become eligible. A student who fails or withdraws from 3 or more mathematics classes may be denied entry into a mathematics major or minor. A student who fails or withdraws from 5 or more mathematics classes may be dropped from a mathematics major or minor. A GPA of 2.25 is required for all major and minor programs for graduation. Prerequisites A recent satisfactory ACT math score, a sufficient score on a mathematics placement test, or prerequisite coursework is required for enrollment in MATH 072, 112, 113, 115, 171, 193, 196, 211, and 221. For more information and placement advice, students are encouraged to visit www.stcloudstate.edu/mathplacement. Note that in MATH 070 and MATH 072 course credits apply towards financial aid requirements and GPA (grade point average), but do not count towards graduation. Because mathematics builds from previous knowledge, the Department of Mathematics requires a grade of "C-" or better in all major and minor program courses and in all prerequisite courses. (For example, if a student receives a "D" in MATH 221, he/she cannot take MATH 222 because MATH 221 is a prerequisite). The Common Core Requirements All students majoring in mathematics must complete the following core requirements: MATH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.) MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 cr.) MATH 252 Mathematical Problem Solving with MATLAB (3 cr.) MATH 273 Discrete Mathematics I (3 cr.) MATH 312 Linear Algebra (3 cr.) MATH 321 Vector and Multivariable Calculus (4 cr.) MATH 373 Discrete Mathematics II (3 cr.) MATH 461 Modern Algebra I (4 cr.) CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252 in the common core requirements. Bachelor of Arts Major (41) The Common Core Requirements MATH 325 Nine credits of electives from MATH 353, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 462, 465, 480, and STAT 447. To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Requirement, students must complete MATH 461 with a grade of C- or better. The B.A. mathematics major is required to complete one of the following options: A minor from the College of Science and Engineering or a minor from Economics or Business Computer Information Systems. The Philosophy Minor for Mathematics Majors. A second major, or 12 additional credits in mathematics or science that are approved by the Mathematics Department. Minor (25) MATH 221, 222, 312, plus 13 additional credits chosen from 273, 321, 325, 353, 373, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 461, 462, 480. At least six credits must be completed at SCSU, and at least one course must be taken at the 400 level. Bachelor of Science Mathematics - Teaching All but one required mathematics course in the B.S. program must be completed prior to student teaching. MATH 431, 432, and 482 must be completed at St. Cloud State University. CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252 in the common core requirement. Major (50) The Common Core Requirements MATH 431, 432, 465, 482; STAT 447 Six credits of electives from MATH 325, 353, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 462, 480. To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Requirement, students must complete MATH 431, 432, and 461 with grades of C- or better. Minor (35) MATH 221, 222, 273, 312, 373, 431, 432, 461, 465, and STAT 447. Elementary Education/Mathematics Specialty MATH 112, 171, 211, 336, 337, 431. Elementary Education Minor (20-21)* MATH 112, 171, 211, 336, 337, 431 At least one elective class selected from MATH 113 or 435, or in consultation with adviser. College Algebra will be waived if, based on placement test exam or prior coursework, the student is placed into and successfully completes a higher-level (Math 115, 211, 221) math class. Math 112 (or higher-level math class) should be used as the prerequisite for Math 330 and should be taken instead of Math 193 by students who opt to earn the elementary education math minor. 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