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Sep 19, 2024
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2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics, BA (MATH-BA)
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Program Description
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers several programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or statistics, as well as minor programs in mathematics and in statistics. Master of Science and dual major programs are also available.
The Bachelor of Science in mathematics program offers three concentrations: pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education. These three programs as well as the Bachelor of Science in Statistics program are adaptable to many postgraduation goals, ranging from various scientific or professional careers to graduate school. The Bachelor of Arts program provides a broad background in mathematics with a liberal arts orientation.
Each mathematics major is assigned an advisor from the department faculty. As early as possible in their college career, students should consult with their advisor on the important choice of a concentration. The faculty advisor must approve all courses intended to satisfy program requirements. Students must achieve at least a 2.0 GPA in the mathematics and statistics courses numbered 3000 or higher used to satisfy degree requirements.
Honors Program
Mathematics majors who have demonstrated superior ability in upper-level mathematics and statistics courses may pursue an honors program with the approval of the department. Further information is available from the departmental office.
Admission Requirements
Students must earn a C or better in MTH 2300 (or equivalent course), have a 2.0 over-all GPA, and have completed a minimum of 16 semester hours to be accepted in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Program Learning Outcomes
Mathematics majors will:
- acquire problem-solving skills in a broad range of significant Mathematics and Statistics;
- gain an understanding of what constitutes mathematical thinking, including the ability to produce and judge the validity of rigorous mathematical arguments;
- communicate mathematical ideas and arguments;
- and, for those with a concentration in Mathematics Education, develop an approach to mathematics teaching informed by their understandings of mathematics, standards for mathematical practice, and Ohio’s mathematics content area standards.
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Mathematics Concentrations
I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.
Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.
First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.
Element A - English Composition: 3 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course.
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
· One Global Inquiry (GI) course
· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses
· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
Element C - Arts and Humanities: 3 Credit Hours
Element D - Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Element E - Natural Sciences: 8 Credit Hours
Additional Core Courses: 5 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
II. Departmental Core Requirements: 20-21 Credit Hours
III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 15 Credit Hours
- Five department-approved elective courses, including at least two at the 4000 level
IV. Related Course Requirements: 22 Credit Hours
V. General Electives: 22-23 Credit Hours
Foreign language study is recommended
I. Wright State Core: 40 Credit Hours
Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course.
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hour
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
· One Global Inquiry (GI) course
· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses
· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
Element C - Arts and Humanities: 3 Credit Hours
Element D - Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Element E - Natural Sciences: 9 Credit Hours
Additional Core Courses: 7 Credit Hours
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
II. Departmental Core Requirements: 3 Credit Hours
III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 12-15 Credit Hours
Two of the following:
- Two additional department-approved electives
IV. Related Course Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
V. General Electives: 58-61 Credit Hours
Student must complete a BA major program in another department
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