Majors

 In addition to these requirements, a student must complete the General Education and General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for the University.

Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts

A major should include CSC 121 (3), or CSC 125 (3), or CSC 131 (4); MTH 261 (5), 280 (5), 302 (3), 315 (3), 497 (1), 503 (3), 532 (3), 533 (3), 540 (3), and an additional course to be selected from MTH 303 (3), 375 (3), 421 (3), or from mathematics courses numbered 400 or above. Minimum for major is 34 hours; minor required.  Specific requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Bachelor of Science

• Mathematics Requirements: Major requirements: MTH 261 (5), 280 (5), 302 (3), 303 (3), 315 (3), 497 (1), 503 (3), 532 (3), 533 (3), 540 (3); one of the following options:

Actuarial Mathematics Option: MTH 450 (3), 541 (3); an additional six hours from the following courses: MTH 543 (3), 546 (3), 547 (3),  548 (3); a minor in Insurance is recommended

Applied Mathematics Option: MTH 421 (3), 580; an additional six hours from the following courses: MTH 422 (3), 507 (3), 537 (3), 543 (3), 570 (3)

General Mathematics Option: MTH 421 (3) or 541 (3); additional nine hours from mathematics courses numbered 400 or above

Statistics Option: MTH 541 (3); an additional nine hours from the following courses: MTH 543 (3), 545 (3), 546 (3), 547 (3), 548 (3)

• Courses required from related areas: CSC 125 (3) or CSC 131 (4), and PHY 203 (5). (PHY 203 may partially fulfill the natural science general education requirements)
• Minor Required

Bachelor of Science (Comprehensive)

The comprehensive major includes the same required courses as the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: CSC 125 (3) or CSC 131 (4), PHY 203 (5), MTH 261 (5), 280 (5), 302 (3), 303 (3), 315 (3), 497 (1), 503 (3), 532 (3), 533 (3), 540 (3); one course from: MTH 421 (3) or 541 (3). An additional 18 hours shall be selected from mathematics courses numbered 400 or above. The comprehensive major is individualized. Selection of courses for the additional 18 hours shall be made in conference with the advisor and is subject to approval by the department head. Students are encouraged to elect courses from other disciplines to enhance the comprehensive major. Minimum for major is 53 hours.

Bachelor of Science in Education (Certifiable grades 9-12)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
2. Specific General Education Requirements for Teacher Certification (see College of Education/Secondary Education section)
3. Major Requirements 
   1. MTH 261 (5), 280 (5), 302 (3), 315 (3), 345 (3), 460 (3), 497 (1), 532 (3), 533 (3), 575 (3) 
   2. Select two courses from: MTH 503 (3), 536 (3), 540 (3), 567 (3) 
   3. Courses required from related areas: CSC 121 (3) or 125 (3) or 131 (4); PHY 123 (4) or 203 (5).
4. Professional Education courses:  MTH 409 (3), 410(3), 493 (6), 494 (6) and see Academic Programs and Requirements/Secondary Education section of category.
5. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of category)
6. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the

following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate

subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under C; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA

in the professional education courses, and no grade lower than a "C" in all professional education courses.  All GPA requirements include both SMSU and

transfer grades.

Pre Engineering

The Department of Mathematics and the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science jointly offer a two-year pre-engineering program. Transfer to almost any engineering school from this program is possible, since most pre-engineering programs cover the same background material during the first two years. Students should check with the engineering school of their choice for details. Typical course schedules for several of the different engineering specialties can be obtained from the office of either department. Both departments share student advisement for all pre-engineering areas. Most students select a major in one of the two departments. Contact either department for details.

Actuarial Science

Students may pursue a career as an actuary by choosing d major and minor in related areas and selecting appropriate electives. Students interested in actuarial science typically major in mathematics (through Actuarial Mathematics Option) and minor in insurance. Help in preparing for the early actuarial exams is available through the Mathematics Department. For more information, contact the Mathematics Department or the Finance and General Business Department.

Minors

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

A total of 15 or more hours to include:
A.    MTH 261 (5), 280 (5), 215 (3) or 315 (3)
B.    Additional mathematics courses numbered 300 or above, other than MTH 315.

Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Certifiable)

A.    MTH 261 (5), 280 (5), 315 (3), 575 (3)
B.    Select one course from:  CSC 121 (3)or 125 (3), 131 (4)
C.    Select one course elected from: MTH 460 (3), 567 (3)
D.    Select additional mathematics courses numbered 300 or above to total at least 24 hours.

Graduate Program

The Master of Science degree offers a major in mathematics. The Master of Science in Education (secondary education major) and the Master of Natural and Applied Science degrees offer an area of emphasis in mathematics. See the Graduate Catalog for details.

Accelerated Master of Science in Mathematics Program

Outstanding undergraduate mathematics majors may apply for admission to this accelerated program during the second semester of the junior year. If accepted, up to 6 hours of credit of 500- or 600-level mathematics courses may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate programs. See the Graduate Catalog for details.

Accelerated Master of Natural and Applied Science

Eligible undergraduate students majoring in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences may apply for preliminary acceptance into the Master of Natural and Applied Science program after admission requirements for the accelerated master’s option have been satisfied. If accepted, a maximum of 12 credit hours of approved 500-level courses or higher may be counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This option offers an opportunity for CNAS majors whose goals, academic capabilities, and career planning include graduate work, to complete the requirements for the masters degree in less time than would otherwise be possible. See the Graduate Catalog or contact the MNAS program director for further information and guidelines.