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Nov 21, 2009
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[ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics
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Requirements for a Major in Mathematics
Students planning a major in mathematics must complete the following: 1. University Degree Requirements
As identified in the General Academic Policies section of the Grand Valley State University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. 2. Mathematics Core
All mathematics majors must complete the following courses Additional Requirements
All mathematics majors must also complete the requirements listed in (3), (4), or (5) below. 3. In Addition to the Core
Students who are not seeking teacher certification must complete the following requirements: a. Required mathematics courses:
b. One of the following upper-level two-course sequences:
(Discrete Mathematics and Applications)
c. Additional Course(s)
From the following list for a total of 11 courses in mathematics: d. Cognate Requirements
Majors who plan to complete graduate work in mathematics are encouraged to (1) take as many upper-division mathematics courses from the courses listed above as possible; (2) complete at least one of the two-course upper level sequences in modern algebra or advanced calculus; (3) consult with their advisor about other courses that might be appropriate for their interests and about procedures for applying to graduate school; and (4) complete a B.A. degree by completing the third semester of French, German, or Russian. And one course from the following:
4. Elementary Certification Emphasis
A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required in the major for recommendation for teacher certification. In addition to the core, students who are seeking a mathematics degree with elementary certification must complete the following requirements: a. Required Mathematics Courses
b. Cognate Requirements
- STA 312 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
Completion of MTH 201, 202, and STA 312 satisfies the B.S. degree cognate for all mathematics majors. Students completing a B.A. degree must complete these courses plus the foreign language requirement for a B.A.
And one course from the following:
c. College of Education Requirements
For elementary certification must also be met.
To be approved for student teaching, students must complete at least 24 credit hours in the major, including: 5. Secondary Certification Emphasis
A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required in the major for recommendation for teacher certification. In addition to the core, students who are seeking a mathematics major with secondary certification must complete the following requirements: a. Required Mathematics Courses
b. One additional elective course from the Following
(your elective course must be different than your capstone course): c. Cognate Requirements
- STA 312 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
Completion of MTH 201, 202, and STA 312 satisfies the B.S. degree cognate for all mathematics majors. Students completing a B.A. degree must complete these courses plus the foreign language requirement for a B.A.
And one course from the following:
d. College of Education Requirements
For secondary certification must also be met.
A student who has graduated from another accredited institution with a completed major or minor in mathematics and who now seeks only teaching certification in mathematics from Grand Valley must satisfy the following criteria:
- Transfer or complete at Grand Valley all mathematics and cognate courses required for the certification major or minor.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) in mathematics courses from the accredited institution.
- Completion of the College of Education requirements for certification.
To be approved for student teaching, students must complete at least 24 credit hours in the major, including: |
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