Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics

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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)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) 43
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1, 54
Degree Specific Requirements
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I4
ENGL 2332Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century 53
PHIL 2303Critical Thinking 43
PHYS 1411Introduction To Physics I 24
or PHYS 1422 Introduction To Physics II
Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) 64
WOLC 1411
WOLC 1412
WOLC 2311
WOLC 2312
Beginning Foreign Language I
and Beginning Foreign Language II
and Intermediate Foreign Language
and Intermed Foreign Language II 3
14
Major: Foundation
MATH 1420Calculus I 14
MATH 1430Calculus II4
MATH 2440Calculus III4
MATH 3300Introduction to Math Thought3
MATH 3377Intro to Linear Alg & Matrics3
MATH 4361Introductory Analysis3
MATH 4366Elementary Analysis3
MATH 4371Thry & Appl of Prob & Stat I3
MATH 4377Algebraic Structures3
Major: Prescribed Electives
Prescribed MATH Electives 712
Electives: Advanced
Advanced Electives 7
Minor: Required
Minor (Including 6 advanced hrs) 8,918
Total Hours120
1

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

2

PHYS 1411 or PHYS 1422 satisfies 4 hours of Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences)

3

WOLC 2311 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).

4

PHIL 2303 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).

5

ENGL 2332 satisfies three semester credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

6

See the Courses for Science Majors Course List (from Component Area III) below.

7

Prescribed MATH Electives do not include MATH 3379/STAT 3379, MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385.

8

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

9

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

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

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, Room 420. 

In order to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science), except for the Department of Physics, the student must take classes from the following:

Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) 6
BIOL 1411General Botany4
BIOL 1413General Zoology4
BIOL 2401Human Anatomy4
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II4
Any lab course from Geology or Geography

Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.  

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area III (Courses for Science Majors)14ENGL 130223
ENGL 130123HIST 130233
HIST 130133MATH 14304
MATH 142044PHYS 1411 or 142254
 14 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
MATH 24404MATH 33773
MATH 33003Minor7,83
POLS 230563PHIL 230393
WOLC 14114POLS 230663
 WOLC 14124
 14 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 2332103COSC 14364
MATH 43613MATH 43663
MATH 43713 MATH Prescribed Electives123
Minor Advanced7,83Minor7,83
WOLC 2311113WOLC 23123
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V3Advanced Electives3
MATH 43773General Electives1
MATH Prescribed Electives123MATH Prescribed Electives126
Advanced Electives3Minor Advanced7,83
Minor7,83Minor 7,83
 15 16
Total Hours: 120
1

See Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) course list below.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Satisfies 4 hours of Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences).

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).

10

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

11

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

12

Prescribed MATH electives do not include MATH 3379,STAT 3379 MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

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, Room 420. 

In order to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science), except for the Department of Physics, the student must take classes from the following:

Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) 1
BIOL 1411General Botany4
BIOL 1413General Zoology4
BIOL 2401Human Anatomy4
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II4
Any lab course from Geology or Geography

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 BA in Mathematics is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Ability to apply appropriate mathematical methods to data and problem solving.
  • Ability to learn, synthesize and explain sophisticated information.
  • Proficiency in scientific computing environments, databases and programming languages, such as Matlab, Mathematica, SageMath, Excel, Java and Python.