Mathematics - B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics is a flexible program, grounded in the liberal arts and suited for students' individual interests and needs. The program combines well with a second major and/or minors.

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Program Information for Mathematics - B.A.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Reason in mathematical arguments at a level appropriate to the discipline, including using precise definitions, articulating assumptions and reasoning logically to conclusions.
  2. Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions.
  3. Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable.
  4. Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing.

Admissions for Mathematics - B.A.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) (min C grade)5
MATH 12003ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II (min C grade)5
MATH 20011DECISION-MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY 3
MATH 21001LINEAR ALGEBRA (min C grade)3
MATH 22005ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III (min C grade)4
MATH 30055MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF INTEREST 13
or MATH 31011 PROOFS IN DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
or MATH 32044 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 29
Computer Programming Elective, choose from the following:3-4
CS 10051
COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR)
CS 10062
PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES
CS 13001
COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
CS 13011
CS 13012
COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (min C grade in both courses)
EMAT 25310
CREATIVE CODING
Mathematics Elective, choose from the following: 33-4
MATH 40011
PROBABILITY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
MATH 40012
THEORY OF STATISTICS (WIC) 4
MATH 40055
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I (ELR) (WIC) 4
MATH 40056
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS II
MATH 41001
MODERN ALGEBRA I (ELR) (WIC) 4
MATH 41002
MODERN ALGEBRA II (ELR) (WIC) 4
MATH 42001
ANALYSIS I (ELR) (WIC) 4
MATH 42002
ANALYSIS II (ELR) (WIC) 4
MATH 42031
MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
MATH 42039
MODELING PROJECTS (ELR) (WIC) 4
MATH 42201
NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA
MATH 42202
NUMERICAL APPROXIMATION AND OPTIMIZATION
Writing-Intensive Elective, choose from the following: 43-4
MATH 40012
THEORY OF STATISTICS (WIC)
MATH 40055
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I (ELR) (WIC)
MATH 41001
MODERN ALGEBRA I (ELR) (WIC)
MATH 42001
ANALYSIS I (ELR) (WIC)
MATH 42039
MODELING PROJECTS (ELR) (WIC)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)35
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students should choose one of MATH 30055, MATH 31011 and MATH 32044 in consultation with their major advisor. A minimum C grade is required in the selected course if it serves as a prerequisite for any 40000-level course the student plans to take.

2

The following courses cannot be applied as mathematics electives: MATH 30011, MATH 32051, MATH 32052, MATH 34001, MATH 34002, MATH 38001 and MATH 42024. Students should select courses in consultation with their major advisor.

3

Students should select their mathematics elective in consultation with their major advisor.

4

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement. Students should select their writing-intensive elective in consultation with their major advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University
  3. Demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Computer Programming Elective 3-4
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III 4
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
MATH 20011 DECISION-MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
MATH 21001 LINEAR ALGEBRA 3
MATH 30055
or MATH 31011
or MATH 32044
MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF INTEREST
or PROOFS IN DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
or ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Mathematics Elective 3-4
Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 3-4
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mathematics - B.A.

Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other

30.9%

much faster than the average

33,200

number of jobs

$98,230

potential earnings

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

1.3%

slower than the average

60,100

number of jobs

$73,650

potential earnings

Mathematicians

3.0%

about as fast as the average

2,900

number of jobs

$110,860

potential earnings

Natural sciences managers

4.8%

about as fast as the average

71,400

number of jobs

$137,940

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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