Curriculum in Mathematics and Mathematics Education

    The Department of Mathematics offers a four-year program in mathematics that leads to the bachelor of science degree. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of three groups of students: (1) those who plan to seek employment in business, industry, or government, (2) those who plan to continue their study of mathematics or a related field in graduate school, and (3) those who plan to be secondary school teachers.

    Students majoring in mathematics are encouraged to use their elective hours to complete a second major, or at least a concentration of 18 to 24 hours, in the field of their choice. Students majoring in mathematics education are encouraged to obtain a second field of certification. Click here to skip to the Mathematics Education Curriculum.
 

Curriculum in Mathematics

Freshman Year Hours
Calculus I, Calculus II (MATH 2914, MATH 2924) 8
English Composition I, II (ENGL 1013, 1023)1 6
Social Studies1 6
Biological Science with lab1 4
Physical Education1 2
Electives2 6

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Sophomore Year
Calculus III (MATH 2934,) 4
Discrete Mathematics (MATH 2703) 3
Differential Equations I (MATH 3243) 3
General Physics I, II (PHYS 2114, PHYS 2124) 8
Foundations of Computer Programming I (COMS 2103) 3
Social Sciences1 6
Electives2 3

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Junior Year
Introduction to Analysis (MATH 3203) 3
Applied Statistics I (MATH 3153) 3
Math Modeling I (MATH 3163) 3
Mathematics Electives3 3
Fine Arts / Humanities1 6
Electives2 12

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Senior Year
Abstract Algebra I (MATH 4033) 3
Linear Algebra I (MATH 4003) 3
Math Modeling II (MATH 4163) 3
Mathematics Electives3 3
Electives2 20

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1 See General Education requirements. 
2 At least 40 semester hours must be 3000-4000 level courses. 
3 Math 3033 may not be used to satisfy this requirement; must complete two of the following:  Linear II (MATH 4103), Abstract Algebra II (MATH 4133), Applied Statistics II (MATH 4153), Differential Equations II (MATH 4243) 

Curriculum in Mathematics Education
for Teaching Licensure

Freshman Year Hours
Calculus I, Calculus II (MATH 2914, MATH 2924) 8
English/Composition1 6
Social Science1 6
Biological Science with lab1 4
Physical Education 2
Personal Health and Wellness (HLED 1513) 3
Foundations of Computer Programming I (COMS 2103) 3

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Sophomore Year
Calculus III ,  (MATH 2934) 4
Discrete Mathematics (MATH 2703) 3
Applied Statistics (MATH 3153) 3
General Physics I, II (PHYS 2114, 2124) 8
Fine Arts/Humanities1 6
Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 2003) 3
American Government (POL 2003) 3
Introduction to Secondary Education (SEED 2002) 2

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Junior Year
Introduction to Analysis (MATH 3203) 3
Differential Equations I (MATH 3243) 3
College Geometry (MATH 3123) 3
Math Modeling I (MATH 3163) 3
Special Methods in Mathematics  (MATH 4703) 3
Linear Algebra I (MATH 4003) 3
Speech (SPH 2003 or 3083) 3
Adolescent Development and Exceptionalities (SEED 3554) 4
Introduction to Educational Technology (SEED 3702) 2
Electives 4

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Senior Year
Abstract Algebra I (MATH 4033) 3
Math Modeling II (MATH 4163) 3
History of Mathematics (MATH 4113) 3
Classroom Application of Educational Psychology (SEED 4556) 6
Teaching Practicum (MATH 4772) 2
Seminar in Secondary Education (SEED 4503) 3
Teaching in the Secondary School (SEED 4909) 9

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1 See General Education requirements. 
2 For licensure, students must achieve the minimum score on the Praxis II Area and Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests as determined by the Arkansas Department of Education. 

  
   
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