Mathematics
The mathematics major at Cumberland University will provide each student a solid foundation in several core branches of mathematics (calculus, analysis, and algebra) and will help students develop quantitative and abstract reasoning skills; will encourage students to read, discuss, write about, and orally present mathematics; and will prepare students to apply these skills in advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring expertise in mathematics.
The Bachelor of Science degree prepares the student for graduate study or for employment requiring mathematical expertise. Students majoring in Mathematics must take MATH 121 to satisfy the General Education Core (GEC) requirement in mathematics. Students whose mathematical background is insufficient for MATH 121 may take MATH 111 and MATH 112 as general electives. However, these courses cannot be used as part of the major.
All students majoring in mathematics must take 120 minimum required semester hours: 44-47 from the GEC, 22-23 from required mathematics courses (not including MATH 121), nine from upper level mathematics electives, and three hours of computer programming courses. All students must select sufficient general elective courses to bring the total hours for graduation to a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students majoring in mathematics are encouraged to choose general elective courses so that a minor in a related field is completed.
Students interested in mathematics teacher licensure must complete this program of study and the Secondary Education dual major. Candidates should work with an advisor in Mathematics and an advisor from the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts early and often to ensure enrollment in the required courses. ED 432, Classroom Management and ED 433, Methods in Education must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Degree Requirements
Area I – Foundation Skills - 2 hours
| FSL 101 | Foundations of Scholarship and Learning | 2 |
FSL 101 is required only for new and transferring freshmen with less than 24 credit hours. Students must earn a "C" or higher in FSL 101.
Area I - Rhetoric and Communication - 15 hours
Area I – Mathematics - 4 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in
MATH 121.
Area II - Arts and Humanities (choose one) - 3 hours
Area II - Literature in English (choose one) - 3 hours
Area II - The Social Sciences (choose two) - 6 hours
Area II - History - 6 hours
Choose one of two sequences:
| HIS 191 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| and | |
| HIS 192 | World Civilization since 1500 | 3 |
| or | |
| HIS 201 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| and | |
| HIS 202 | History of the United States II | 3 |
Area II - Natural Sciences - 7-8 hours
Choose one from the following:
Choose one from the following:
Required Mathematics Courses - 22-23 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in all Required Mathematics courses.
Mathematics Electives - 9 hours
Choose three from the following:
MATH 498 may be taken twice, under different topics, for up to six hours of credit to satisfy this degree requirement. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all Mathematics electives.
Other Requirements for major - 3 hours
Students must take a computer programming course approved by the mathematics faculty.
Students must earn a "C" or higher in the computer programming requirement.
General Electives - 38-42 hours
Students majoring in mathematics are strongly encouraged to select general elective courses to complete a minor or double major. Select sufficient courses from any academic discipline to bring the total hours for graduation to a minimum of 120.
Total GEC Credit Hours (44-47 hours)
Total Mathematics Core (22-23 hours)
Total Mathematics Electives (9 hours)
Total Other Requirements (3 hours)
Total General Electives (38-42 hours)
120 minimum hours required for graduation.