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Sep 18, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics, B.A. or B.S.
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Mathematics Major Requirements
Students planning to major in mathematics may earn either a B.A. or B.S. degree. Ideally, mathematics majors should be prepared to enroll in MA 140 or a higher course during the first semester at Millikin. MA 098 , MA 109 , MA 110 , MA 112 , MA 113 , MA 115 , and MA 130 do not count toward a major or minor.
All majors are required to complete the common foundation courses. This foundation is comprised of the following five mathematics courses.
Foundation Course Requirements
The school may waive one or more of the foundation course requirements for students with advanced high school mathematics preparation. There are four options for students interested in a mathematics major.
- Mathematics
- Mathematics with emphasis in Actuarial Science. The actuarial science track is identified by the Society of Actuaries’ website as an advanced curriculum undergraduate actuarial science program (UCAP-AC). Additionally, some courses in this track have been approved by the Society of Actuaries to earn Validation by Educational Experience (VEE).
- Mathematics with emphasis in Data Science
- Mathematics with Secondary Education Certification. The secondary mathematics education program is an Illinois State Board of Education Approved Program for the Preparation of Educational Personnel in Illinois Institutions of Higher Education.
Below are the additional requirements for each of the four options.
Major in Mathematics
Students interested in immediate employment in a mathematical area or in further study in mathematics should elect this option. In addition to the foundation requirements, students must take:
Two courses selected from:
A minimum of 15 additional hours in a discipline to which mathematics is applied. Students’ areas of application will be made in consultation with their academicadvisors. |
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