Dec 11, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematics, BS


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University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


Three hours from:


C. Life and Physical Science


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Science


I. Component Area Option


Foundation of Knowledge


Mathematics Major


The student pursuing a major in Mathematics may complete the major with or without a concentration.

Seminar


One hour of:

Mathematics without a concentration


This option requires a minor.

Choose six hours from:

Mathematics with a concentration


Select one of the following to complete:

Actuarial Studies Concentration


Data Science Concentration


Mathematics Teacher Certification Concentration


JacksTeach

Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics must be accepted to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and complete the required JacksTeach coursework.

Clinical Teaching

Nine hours of:

Minor Option


As advised, a minor in a single discipline may be required. At least six hours in the minor must be in advanced-level courses at SFA.

General Electives


The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120


Grade Requirements


  • A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
  • A C average in work completed in the major field
  • A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement


Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program


All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information  catalog page.

Degree Map for Mathematics without a concentration


The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall


Spring


Junior Year


Fall


Spring


Senior Year


Fall


Spring


Degree Map for Actuarial Studies Concentration


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall


Spring


Junior Year


Fall


Spring


Senior Year


Fall


Spring


Degree Map for Data Sciences Concentration


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall


Spring


Junior Year


Fall


Spring


Senior Year


Spring


Degree Map for Mathematics Teacher Certification Concentration


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall


Spring


Junior Year


Fall


Spring


Senior Year


Fall


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