2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Combined Mathematics, BS & Mathematics, MS (MTH-MS-PREG)
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Program Description
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a combined 4+1 degree program leading to a Bachelor of Mathematics (BS) and Master of Mathematics (MS) degree. The program allows 9 credit hours of courses counting towards both the undergraduate (UG) and graduate (GR) level.
The Mathematics Graduate Program promotes the study of classical and modern topics in advanced mathematics. It provides excellent preparation for further graduate work in the mathematical sciences, and offers a solid foundation for a career in teaching or any technical field that requires advanced analytical reasoning. Students typically take courses in modern algebra, analysis, combinatorics, graph theory, geometry, numerical analysis and probability and statistics. Program requirements are flexible to allow students to pursue individual interests.
Students graduating from this program typically assume positions in teaching or business, or pursue further graduate training leading to the Ph.D. degree.
Admission Requirements
To be accepted for the Combined Mathematics, BS & Mathematics, MS degree program, an undergraduate student must satisfy the conditions of university policy for combined degree programs, which include the following requirements:
- Overall GPA in MTH/STT courses of at least 3.2
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or better
- The permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to take graduate courses in the Department
- An approved plan of study
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
- learn important topics in a broad range of modern mathematics.
- develop a solid ability to solve mathematical problems.
- be able to communicate mathematical ideas and arguments.
- be able to apply mathematics to other areas of sciences, engineering, and social sciences.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
- attain a good understanding of theories and methods in advanced mathematics.
- solve problems in a broad range of significant mathematics.
- produce and judge the validity of rigorous mathematical arguments.
- communicate mathematical ideas and arguments well.
- apply mathematics in formulating and solving problems arising from other areas.
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Program Requirements
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I. Wright State Core: 36-43 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: 1 Credit Hour
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 one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category. Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours
Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below. Required: Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement. Element D - Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. Math Education concentration students are required to complete the following: Element E - Natural Sciences: 7-10 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory. General, Applied Mathematics, and Math Education concentration students are required to complete the following: Additional Core Courses: 6-10 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 10 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. Required: 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. II. Major Core Requirements: 7 Credit Hours
III. Major Concentration Requirements: 19-64 Credit Hours
Students will select one of the following concentrations. General Mathematics Concentration: 38-39 Credit Hours
Applied Mathematics Concentration: 50-51 Credit Hours
Data Science Concentration: 42-43 Credit Hours
Mathematics Education Concentration: 44-64 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 6-25 Credit Hours
Option 1: AYA Integrated Mathematics Licensure - Professional Licensure Requirements Credit Hour(s): 25
Option 2: Non Licensure Option - Two mathematics-department-approved electives Credit Hour(s): 6
Note:
Students who intend to seek AYA:Integrated Mathematics licensure in the State of Ohio should apply for admission to the licensure program in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services once they have successfully completed MTH 2800, completed all of the pre-requisite education courses, and met all of the admission requirements. Once admitted to the licensure program, students may take AYA-mathematics licensure courses, as determined by the Teacher Education Department. While students may earn a B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Mathematics Education without completing the licensure pathway, they will not be licensed to teach. Students choosing not to pursue licensure will replace the 4000-level ED courses with two department-approved mathematics courses and general elective hours. Dual Major Concentration: 19-21 Credit Hours
In order to complete this concentration, students must also complete a BS major program in another department. IV. General Electives: 4-58 Credit Hours
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit. Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential. The number of General Electives by concentration is as follows: - General Mathematics concentration: 35-36 credit hours
- Applied Mathematics concentration: 23-24 credit hours
- Data Science concentration: 34-35 credit hours
- Mathematics Education concentration: 4-24 credit hours
- Dual Major concentration: 56-58 credit hours
Graduate Program Requirements
Total Combined Program: 141 Credit Hours
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