Mathematics, B.A. with Teacher Licensure

The B.A. degree options are designed with the goals of a broad liberal education in mind. Licensed secondary school teachers with a B.A. in mathematics are in high demand, as are qualified applicants for graduate schools in mathematics. Additionally, a B.A. degree in mathematics is regarded as excellent preparation for entrance to professional schools of law, medicine or business.

Requirements for the Major in Mathematics:

The requirements for both the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics consist of some common core courses and fulfillment of the requirements of one of several options.

It is strongly recommended that each student majoring in mathematics either complete a minor in a discipline that applies mathematics or elect advanced coursework involving mathematical applications in other disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computer science, geography and geology, economics, information systems and operations management, physics, psychology, sociology and statistics.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in Mathematics, a student must successfully complete MAT 161 - MAT 162 , MAT 261 , and MAT 335 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Mathematics a student must successfully complete MAT 346 , MAT 471 , MAT 495 , or any other approved oral intensive course (see list here).

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Mathematics a student must successfully complete one or more of the following: MAT 495 , MAT 498 , MAT 499 or SEC 404 .

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics for the B.A. Degree:

Core Requirements:

MAT 161 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry I Credit Hours: 4
MAT 162 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry II Credit Hours: 4
MAT 261 - Multivariate Calculus Credit Hours: 4
MAT 275 - Axiomatic Systems Credit Hours: 3
MAT 311 - Intermediate Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MAT 335 - Linear Algebra and Matrices Credit Hours: 3
MAT 336 - Abstract Algebra I Credit Hours: 3
STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
STT 315 - Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Total: 30 hours

In addition, each student must fulfill the requirements:

Teacher Licensure in Mathematics:

In addition to completing the core requirements for the B.A. major in mathematics, students seeking licensure in mathematics must complete:

MAT 345 - Modern College Geometry Credit Hours: 3
MAT 346 - Historical Development of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MAT 396 - Mathematical Explorations in Technology Credit Hours: 3
MAT 496 - Advanced Perspectives in Secondary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3

Total: 42 hours

For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson College of Education section of this catalogue. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson College of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the junior year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.

Additional Information:

An overall average of “C” (2.00) or better, with no grade lower than a “C-” is required for all 300-400-level mathematics or statistics courses counted toward the major.