Mathematics Major

Courses required for a major in mathematics are:

• CS 116 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 Cr.) or
• CS 119 - Foundations of Computer Science (4 Cr.)

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• MA 170 - Calculus I (4 Cr.) or
• MA 171 - Calculus I—Environmental (4 Cr.)

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• MA 180 - Calculus II (4 Cr.)
• MA 221 - Linear Algebra (4 Cr.)
• MA 222 - Calculus III (4 Cr.)
• MA 311 - Introduction to Higher Mathematics (3 Cr.)
• MA 313 - Fundamentals of Real Analysis (3 Cr.)
• MA 321 - Elements of Abstract Algebra (3 Cr.)

The following courses are recommended for students with an interest in applied mathematics:

• MA 216 - Introduction to Applied Mathematics (3 Cr.)
• MA 231 - Differential Equations with Applications (3 Cr.)
• MA 240 - Probability (3 Cr.)
• MA 241 - Statistics (4 Cr.)
• MA 347 - Topics in Applied Mathematics (3 Cr.)

Concentration in Mathematics with Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics

Students who choose this option qualify for secondary school teaching certification by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students must complete the following:

• CS 116 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 Cr.) or
• CS 119 - Foundations of Computer Science (4 Cr.)

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• ED 103 - Adolescent Development (3-4 Cr.)
• ED 207 - Psychological and Developmental Foundations of Education (3-4 Cr.) (with fieldwork)
• ED 210 - Development of Education in the United States (3 Cr.)
• ED 253 - Methods of Secondary School Teaching (4 Cr.)
• ED 254 - Reading, Writing, and Assessment in the Secondary School (6 Cr.)
• ED 353 - Secondary School Internship (10 Cr.)

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• MA 170 - Calculus I (4 Cr.) or
• MA 171 - Calculus I—Environmental (4 Cr.)

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• MA 180 - Calculus II (4 Cr.)
• MA 221 - Linear Algebra (4 Cr.)
• MA 222 - Calculus III (4 Cr.)
• MA 233 - Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry (3 Cr.)
• MA 240 - Probability (3 Cr.)
• MA 260 - History of Mathematics (3 Cr.)
• MA 311 - Introduction to Higher Mathematics (3 Cr.)
• MA 313 - Fundamentals of Real Analysis (3 Cr.)
• MA 321 - Elements of Abstract Algebra (3 Cr.)
• SPE 100 - Special Education: Historical, Philosophical, and Legal Foundations (4 Cr.)
• Three additional 200- or 300-level credits in mathematics (not including MA 290 )
• See other secondary education requirements under secondary education.
• Students fulfill the writing proficiency requirement in the major through MA 260