Majors and More

Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics program is designed to provide a broad introduction to the study of mathematics and its sub-fields and to allow students to pursue a minor in a related field of study. This program is the more flexible option for students wishing to complete combined majors and equips students to follow a variety of post-college paths.

General Education

 

Semester Hours

ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Shared Skills and Proficiencies
   
Writing and Critical Thinking    
WRIT 101 Composition

3

HMXP 102      Human Experience 3
CRTW 201 Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Oral Communication Met in major with MATH 400 0
Technology Met in major with CSCI 151 0
Intensive Writing Met in major with MATH 400 0
Constitution Requirement See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); may be met with another requirement 0-3
Physical Activity See approved list (pdf - 306 KB) 1
Thinking Critically Across Disciplines    
Global Perspectives See approved list (pdf - 306 KB)

3

Historical Perspectives See approved list (pdf - 306 KB)

3

Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

 

Social Science See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); must include 2 designators

6

Humanities and Arts See approved list; must include 2 designators

6

Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses) 3-4
    Quantitative Skills Met in major with MATH 201 and 202 0
Natural Science See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); must include one lab science.  

(3-4)

Subtotal   32-36
Requirements in the Major  

44

   MATH 201,* 202,* 301 Calculus I, II, & III

12

   MATH 300 Linear Algebra

3

   MATH 310 Mathematical Reasoning

3

   MATH 341 Statistical Methods

3

   MATH 370 Mathematical Modeling

3

   MATH 400 Senior Seminar

3

   MATH 311 or 351 Real Analysis, Introduction to Modern Algebra

3

   MATH courses above 300 (excluding MATH 393 & 546)  

3

   MATH courses above 500 (excluding MATH 546)  

3

   CSCI 151, 207 Overview of Comp Sci, Intro to Comp Sci I

7

   MAED 200, 400 Intro to Mathematica, Assessment Capstone

1

Minor  

15-24

Foreign Language Requirement  

3-8^

General Electives  

8-26

Total  

120


^ This requirement may be met by a satisfactory score on a recognized examination or by passing any foreign language course numbered 102 or any course with 102 as a prerequisite. 

*C- or better required.

The student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of MATH courses in residence at Winthrop University. No more than three hours of Academic Internship in mathematics (MATH 461 or 463) can count toward the major.

Not more than 36 hours in any one subject designator may be applied toward the major for a BA degree.

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.