{"id":143,"date":"2016-09-02T17:10:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/programs\/mathematics\/"},"modified":"2021-10-04T16:12:45","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T16:12:45","slug":"mathematics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/programs\/mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<div class=\"row page-row\">\n<div class=\"course-wrapper col-md-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"featured-image page-row\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-292 img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/09\/general-2.jpg\" alt=\"A male student wearing a bright orange hoodie looks intently at a text book in a colorful study area. Four female students sit at another table in the background, slightly blurred due to perspective, who are studying together.\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/09\/general-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/09\/general-2-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-row\">\n<p>The mathematics programs offered by the department are designed to meet the needs of students interested in pure or applied mathematics or mathematics education. The programs are flexible and kept up-to-date. They can accommodate students who plan to continue with graduate studies in mathematics or related fields as well as those who want to enter the profession directly from college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-info page-row\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs responsive-tabs\">\n<li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#tab1\">Program Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab2\">Mission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab3\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab4\">Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab5\">Related Links<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"tab1\" class=\"tab-pane active\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled no-margin-bottom\">\n<li><strong>Program type:<\/strong> <em>Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Minors \/ Options: <\/strong> Mathematics Option, Mathematics with Computer Science Option, Secondary Education: Mathematics, Elementary Education: Mathematics, Minor in Mathematics, Minor in Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors<\/li>\n<li><strong>School: <\/strong> <em>Macricostas School of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary Location: <\/strong> <em>Midtown campus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Information: <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/sas\/programs\/mathematics\/#BAMath\">Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/sas\/programs\/mathematics\/#BSMathsecondaryed\">Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education &#8211; Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>BS in Applied &amp; Computational Math (A&amp;CM):\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/sas\/programs\/mathematics\/#BSMathactuarialsci\">Actuarial Science Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/sas\/programs\/mathematics\/#BAMathapplied\">Applied Differential Equations &amp; Scientific Computing Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/sas\/programs\/mathematics\/#BSMathdataandmachine\">Math of Machine Learning (ML) &amp; Data Science Option<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab2\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p>It is the mission of the mathematics department to contribute to our society\u2019s mathematical competency in a manner consistent with the university\u2019s mission. To accomplish this, the department has defined its goals for the following three constituencies.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"I\">\n<li>The department supports the development of the mathematics student by providing students with:\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>A breadth of knowledge in core areas of mathematics.<\/li>\n<li>A depth of knowledge in a specific area.<\/li>\n<li>Strong skills in mathematical communication, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and applications to related areas.<\/li>\n<li>Personalized learning experience in mathematics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>The department supports the mission of the university by:\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Developing mathematical literacy for all students.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting the mathematical needs of all majors.<\/li>\n<li>Providing expertise in mathematics, math education, and statistics.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting theoretical and applied research in the mathematical sciences.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining a wide presence in the university community outside the department.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>The department supports the needs of the community by:\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Providing expertise in mathematics, math education, and statistics.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting research in the mathematical sciences.<\/li>\n<li>Providing continuing education and retraining in mathematics and mathematics-based fields.<\/li>\n<li>Fostering the appreciation of mathematical sciences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab3\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p>At the completion of their B.A. in Mathematics:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Students will communicate mathematics in written form, using appropriate mathematical writing conventions.<\/li>\n<li>Students will read, explain and create mathematical exposition.<\/li>\n<li>Students will analyze, model and solve problems.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of technological tools (computer algebra systems, visualization software, statistical packages and some computer programming language).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>For those completing a BS in Secondary Education,<\/em>\u00a0students\u00a0will demonstrate competence in the 16 standards for preparation of mathematics teachers as set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.\u00a0 These standards are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Knowledge of Mathematical Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Reasoning and Proof<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mathematical Communication<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mathematical Connections<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mathematical Representation<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Technology<\/li>\n<li>Dispositions<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mathematics Pedagogy<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Number and Operation<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Different Perspectives on Algebra<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Geometries<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Calculus<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Discrete Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Measurement<\/li>\n<li>Field-Based Experiences<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>More information about specific indicators can be found on the Math department website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/math\">www.wcsu.edu\/math<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab4\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p><strong>Minor Program Information: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/programsheets\/Minor-Mathematics.pdf\">Minor in Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minor in Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At least 17 credits to include MAT 171 or 181, MAT 182, MAT 120, MAT 242 and at least one of the following: MAT 211, MAT 363 or MAT 251. Additionally, MAT 105 is required, as it is for all elementary education certification students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab5\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p>To learn more about the Mathematics degree, please follow the links below<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/catalogs\/undergraduate\/sas\/programs\/mathematics\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Catalog entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/math\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Mathematics department website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/sas\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Macricostas School of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mathematics programs offered by the department are designed to meet the needs of students interested in pure or applied mathematics or mathematics education. The programs are flexible and kept up-to-date. 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