Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics: 4+1 MS Mathematics

Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics: 4+1 MS in Mathematics
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communications)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 28
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 33
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)3
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 14
Degree Specific Requirements
Science Courses for Science Majors - Select eight hours from the following: 28
General Biology I
and General Biology II
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I4
ENGL 2332World Literature I: Before the 17th Century 33
or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: From the 17th Century and After
KINE 2115Lifetime Health and Wellness 41
PHYS 1411
PHYS 1422
Introduction To Physics I
and Introduction To Physics II
8
or PHYS 2426 Heat, Waves & Modern Physics
Major: Foundation
MATH 1420Calculus I 14
MATH 1430Calculus II4
MATH 2440Calculus III4
MATH 3300Introduction to Mathematics Thought3
MATH 3376Differential Equations3
MATH 3377Introduction to Linear Algebra and Matrices3
MATH 4361Introductory Analysis3
MATH 4366Elementary Analysis3
MATH 4371Theory and Applications of Probability and Statistics I3
MATH 4377Algebraic Structures3
Major: Prescribed Electives
Advanced MATH Electives 56
Electives: General
Advanced General Electives6
Minor: Required
Minor 6, 718
4+1 MS in Mathematics 8
MATH 5397Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 6332Introduction To Topology3
MATH 6333Foundations Of Analysis I3
MATH 6334Foundations Of Analysis II3
MATH 6335Algebra I3
MATH 6336Algebra II3
MATH 6361Mathematical Logic3
MATH 6368Numerical Linear Algebra3
Graduate MATH Electives
Select graduate courses in MATH in consultation with the Graduate Advisor12
Thesis OR Project + Internship6
Thesis
Research and Thesis
Research And Thesis
Project + Internship
Mathematics Internship
Research Methods in Mathematics
Total Hours156
1

MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

2

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).

3

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).

4

If KINE 2115 is used to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), an additional credit hour will be needed as a General Elective.

5

Advanced MATH electives do not include MATH 3363, MATH 3379/STAT 3379, MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4367, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385. (MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385 are designed for students in the BS, Double Major in Education and Mathematics.)

6

Minor includes at least nine hours of advanced coursework.

7

The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program:  Minor in Mathematics.

8

Students planning to pursue the 4+1 Mathematics option must complete the Graduate Application process and be accepted to the MS in Mathematics program.  In order to apply to the 4+1 Mathematics program, students must complete all undergraduate degree plan requirements (minimum of 120 semester credit hours) and all admission requirements.  Once a student is accepted to the graduate Mathematics program, students are eligible to begin the Mathematics program upon completion of all admission requirements.

Undergraduate/Graduate Course Crosswalk
The undergraduate course requirements identified below are satisfied by the corresponding (row) graduate courses identified below.
Undergraduate Level Courses
MATH 4369Foundations of Analysis (satisfied by MATH 6333)3
MATH 4378Abstract Algebra (satisfied by MATH 6335)3
Graduate Level Course Replacements
MATH 6333Foundations Of Analysis I3
MATH 6335Algebra I3

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students must meet a 2.5 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students should use the Minor and Advanced Electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.

Anyone considering a degree in Mathematics should consult an advisor in the Department of Mathematics prior to registering for any courses.  For more information, please visit the Lee Drain Building, Suite 420.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area III14Component Area III14 
COSC 14364Component Area V3 
ENGL 130123ENGL 130223 
KINE 211531MATH 14304 
MATH 142044MATH 33773 
 16 17 
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
ENGL 2332 or 233353Component Area IX3 
MATH 24404Advanced MATH Electives66 
MATH 33763MATH 33003 
MATH 43713PHYS 1422 or 24264 
PHYS 14114  
 17 16 
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area VIII3HIST 130273 
Advanced MATH Electives63MATH 43663 
HIST 130173MATH 43773 
MATH 43613Minor Electives86 
Minor Electives83POLS 230693 
POLS 230593  
 18 18 
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
General Electives3MATH 63323Graduate MATH Electives103
MATH 63333MATH 63343Thesis or Project + Internship116
MATH 63353MATH 63363 
Minor Electives89  
 18 9 9
Fifth Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Graduate MATH Electives103Graduate MATH Electives106 
MATH 63683MATH 53973 
MATH 63793  
 9 9 
Total Hours: 156
1

Science Courses for Science Majors:  BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407 or CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 or eight hours from GEOG 1401, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404, GEOL 1405.

2

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

3

If KINE 2115 is used to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), an additional credit hour will be needed as a General Elective.

4

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour of Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

5

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).

6

Advanced MATH electives do not include MATH 3363, MATH 3379/STAT 3379, MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4367, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385.  (MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385 are designed for students in the BS, Double Major in Education and Mathematics.)

7

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).

8

The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program:  Minor in Mathematics.

9

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

10

Select graduate courses in MATH in consultation with the Graduate Advisor.

11

Students choosing the Thesis option must take MATH 6099 and MATH 6398.  Students choosing the Project + Internship option must take MATH 5300 and MATH 6380.

Undergraduate/Graduate Course Crosswalk
The undergraduate course requirements identified below are being satisfied by the corresponding (row) graduate courses identified below.
Undergraduate Level Courses
MATH 4369Foundations of Analysis (satisfied by MATH 6333)3
MATH 4378Abstract Algebra (satisfied by MATH 6335)3
Graduate Level Course Replacements
MATH 6333Foundations Of Analysis I3
MATH 6335Algebra I3

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students must meet a 2.5 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework to complete the BS in Mathematics degree.

Students should use the Minor and Advanced Electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.

Anyone considering a degree in Mathematics should consult an advisor in the Department of Mathematics prior to registering for any courses.  For more information, please visit the Lee Drain Building, Suite 420.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS in Mathematics: 4+1 MS in Mathematics is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Expertise in mathematical analysis and problem solving that is applicable in a wide variety of industry-related positions.
  • Expertise in mathematical writing.
  • Experience in multiple phases of course preparation and teaching of mathematics at the freshman level.
  • Preparation for further study at the doctoral level in mathematics and closely related areas.
  • Proficiency in a variety of scientific computing environments and programming languages.