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Overview
In the exciting, technologically advanced, and dynamic age we live in, mathematics has become one of the primary players in developing useful solutions to practical problems, receiving its rightful recognition as one of the foundational components of basic and scientific research, discovery, development, and innovation.
Employers from businesses and government agencies to schools and foundations understand more and more the benefits of hiring an employee with quantitative competencies able to think abstractly, critically, and problem-solve — an employee with the skills that mathematics teaches.
Math Students at WCSU may choose major options in pure or applied mathematics or math education and are challenged to gain mastery in a variety of mathematical areas while fulfilling all requirements of a liberal arts education. The B.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics as well as the B. S. in Secondary Education – Mathematics weave career applications into the curriculum. All programs are flexible and up-to-date.
Students have the opportunity to pursue their particular mathematical interests by working closely with Western’s dedicated mathematics professors on independent research projects. These may be in such diverse areas as analytical and numerical methods for partial differential equations, combinatorics, actuarial math, axiomatic set theory, cryptology, data science and machine learning, wavelets, topological measure theory, scientific computing, 3-D printing and more.
For students who plan to continue with graduate studies in mathematics, applied mathematics or a related field, as well as those who look forward to beginning a career upon graduation, studying mathematics at Western will provide the knowledge and skills required to achieve success.
Mission
It is the mission of the mathematics department to contribute to our society’s mathematical competency in a manner consistent with the university’s mission. To accomplish this, the department has defined its goals for the following three constituencies.
Learning Outcomes – B.A. in Mathematics
At the completion of their B.A. in Mathematics:
For those completing a BS in Secondary Education, students will demonstrate competence in the 16 standards for preparation of mathematics teachers as set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. These standards are:
More information about specific indicators can be found on the Math department website at www.wcsu.edu/math.
Learning Outcomes – B.S. In Secondary Education Mathematics
WCSU’s Secondary Education Program in Mathematics is designed to prepare our teacher candidates to:
Learning Outcomes – B.S. In Applied and Computational Mathematics
The BS in Applied and Computational Math program will graduate students who will:
For recommended 4-year plans, please refer to https://www.wcsu.edu/math/bachelor-of-science-in-applied-and-computational-mathematics/ and Scroll down to Four Year Plan of Study.
Degree Programs in Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts Mathematics
Bachelor of Science Applied and Computational Mathematics with options in:
Mathematics of Data Science and Machine Learning Applied Differential Equation and Scientific Computing Actuarial Science
Secondary Education: Mathematics (in collaboration with the Education and Educational Psychology Department)
Minor Programs Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (B.A.)
Description: Graduates of the mathematics program will be prepared for the exciting, technologically advanced, and dynamic age we live in, where mathematics has become one of the primary players in developing useful solutions to practical problems, receiving its rightful recognition as one of the foundational components of discovery and innovation. Employers understand the benefits of hiring employees with quantitative competencies able to think abstractly, critically, and problem-solve — an employee with the skills that mathematics teaches.
Degree Requirements All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 45 SH.
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BA Mathematics Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
*May be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
** All Bachelor of Arts degrees at WCSU require students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II. Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall “C” average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall “B” average have met this requirement.
Mathematics of Data Science and Machine Learning Option:
Description: The BS in Applied & Computational Math (ACM) prepares students for myriad career opportunities as well as graduate study. This program emphasizes applied learning experiences in which students pursue research and/or participate in an internship, connecting their work to real world problems.
Required Courses in the Major: 66 SH.
* These courses require a grade of C or better.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS ACM: Data Science & Machine Learning Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
* May be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
**MAT 329, 332, and 468 are offered on an even fall rotation.
***MAT 322 and 380 are offered on an odd fall rotation.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 61-64 SH.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS ACM: App Diff Eq & Scientific Computing, CHEM Sequence Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
*** MAT 322 and 380 are offered on an odd fall rotation.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS ACM: App Diff Eq & Scientific Computing, MTR Sequence Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
Degree Requirements All degree at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH) that include major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 64 SH.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS ACM: Actuarial Science Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
*MAT 329, 332, and 468 are offered on an even fall rotation.
** MAT 322 and 380 are offered on an odd fall rotation.
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education – Mathematics (B.S.)
Description: This degree provides a math/education curriculum that imparts a broad base of knowledge about mathematics, so that students have the foundational knowledge they need to educate others.
Degree Requirements All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH) that include major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: Math 43 SH, Cert 35 SH
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Secondary Education: Math Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
* The BS Secondary Ed: Mathematics requires students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II. Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall “C” average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall “B” average have met this requirement.
See the Department of Education and Educational Psychology within the School of Professional Studies.
Minor in Mathematics (at least 17 SH)
Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.
Required Courses (8 SH): MAT 181 Calculus I MAT 182 Calculus II
Three (3) approved MAT electives (9-12 SH): Courses selected from those that count toward a major in mathematics with approval of mathematics advisor.
In addition, the student must achieve a GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses used to fulfill the minor requirements.
