Programs/Majors:

Mathematics

Mathematics – Secondary Education

Actuarial Science

Mathematics Major

All students majoring in mathematics must meet the following departmental requirements:

1. The mathematics core curriculum

MTH 121, 122, 223 Calculus I, II, III

MTH 207 Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications

MTH 420 Introduction to Analysis

MTH 325 Probability and Statistics I

MTH 404 Modern Algebra I

MTH 494, 495 Senior Project I, II

CS 104 or 106 Programming

2. At least two of the following sequences:

MTH 420 and 421 or 403; MTH 325 and 326; MTH 404 and 405; MTH 501 and 502; MTH 510 and 511.

Other sequences may be approved by the department; however, any two sequences must include four distinct courses.

3. At least 24 semester hours of mathematics courses numbered 301 or above. Upper level core and sequence courses are counted as part of this requirement.

Unless the requirements of a course have been met through some other means such as testing or transfer credit, all entering mathematics majors are advised to begin their academic program with the following course of study.

Freshman Year
MTH 121, 122 Calculus I, II	8
CS 104 or 106 Programming	3
ENG 101 English Composition	3
COM 103 Oral Communication Process	3
Electives	15
Total	32

Students considering further study of mathematics at the graduate level should elect courses such as:

MTH 307 Linear Algebra

MTH 345 Differential Equations

MTH 403 Complex Variables

MTH 405 Modern Algebra II

MTH 406 Elementary Topology

MTH 421 Advanced Calculus

In addition, a year of physics (PHY 110 and 201) and a foreign language may prove beneficial.

Mathematics - Secondary Education

Students wishing to be certified to teach mathematics at the secondary level in Illinois enroll in the Bradley University Mathematics Department MTHT major program. The mathematics requirements for this degree program consist of a core of required classes, the fulfillment of a breadth requirement, and a depth requirement. In addition, to be certified to teach mathematics at the secondary level in the state of Illinois one must complete the requirements for a secondary teaching certificate. These requirements are listed under the Department of Teacher Education (Secondary Programs) and include a minimum of 35 hours in education courses.

1. The mathematics core curriculum for the MTHT program is:

MTH 121 Calculus I

MTH 122 Calculus II

MTH 223 Calculus III

MTH 207 Linear Algebra

MTH 325 Probability and Statistics I

MTH 404 Abstract Algebra I

MTH 420 Real Analysis I

CS 106 Intro. to Programming & Computer Science

2. The depth requirement can be fulfilled by completing two sequences from among the following five sequences: MTH 325-326, MTH 404-405, MTH 420 and MTH 421 or MTH 403, MTH 501-502, MTH 510-511.

3. The breadth requirement can be fulfilled by completing a total of 24 semester hours in courses numbered 301 and above. Upper-level mathematics in the core curriculum and sequence course are counted in this total.

4. The state currently requires that students be introduced to various topics in order to meet certification requirements. Most of the mathematical topics required for certification are covered in the core curriculum described in number 1 above. Currently, there are additional certification requirements in graph theory, geometry, and history of mathematics. State certification requirements change frequently. It is the student’s responsibility to see that the current state certification requirements are satisfied.

Actuarial Science – Mathematics Major