The Mathematics B.A. program offers a broad range of courses in mathematics and related fields, allowing you to customize your degree to your interests. With experienced faculty and opportunities for hands-on learning, you'll be prepared for a variety of career paths.

Mathematics - B.A.
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Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
91传媒在线's Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics provides students with a solid foundation in mathematical theory and applications while offering the flexibility to explore interdisciplinary fields. The program covers essential topics such as calculus, algebra, and statistics, developing students' problem-solving and analytical skills. Designed for those seeking a broad liberal arts education, the B.A. in Mathematics prepares graduates for diverse careers in education, business, and technology, as well as for advanced studies in mathematics or related disciplines.
Program Information for Mathematics - B.A.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Reason in mathematical arguments at a level appropriate to the discipline, including using precise definitions, articulating assumptions and reasoning logically to conclusions.
- Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions.
- Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable.
- Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing.
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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 .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 91传媒在线’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 91传媒在线’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former 91传媒在线 students who have not attended another institution since 91传媒在线 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 91传媒在线 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 .
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
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Coursework
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Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) (min C grade) 5 MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II (min C grade) 5 MATH 20011 DECISION-MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY 3 MATH 21001 LINEAR ALGEBRA (min C grade) 3 MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III (min C grade) 4 MATH 30055 MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF INTEREST 1 3 or MATH 31011 PROOFS IN DISCRETE MATHEMATICS or MATH 32044 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 2 9 Computer Programming Elective, choose from the following: 3-4 CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) CS 10062PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES CS 13001COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING CS 13011
& CS 13012COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (min C grade in both courses)EMAT 25310CREATIVE CODING Mathematics Elective, choose from the following: 3 3-4 MATH 40011PROBABILITY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS MATH 40012THEORY OF STATISTICS (WIC) 4 MATH 40055ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I (ELR) (WIC) 4 MATH 40056ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS II MATH 41001MODERN ALGEBRA I (ELR) (WIC) 4 MATH 41002MODERN ALGEBRA II (ELR) (WIC) 4 MATH 42001ANALYSIS I (ELR) (WIC) 4 MATH 42002ANALYSIS II (ELR) (WIC) 4 MATH 42031MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS MATH 42039MODELING PROJECTS (ELR) (WIC) 4 MATH 42201NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA MATH 42202NUMERICAL APPROXIMATION AND OPTIMIZATION Writing-Intensive Elective, choose from the following: 4 3-4 MATH 40012THEORY OF STATISTICS (WIC) MATH 40055ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I (ELR) (WIC) MATH 41001MODERN ALGEBRA I (ELR) (WIC) MATH 42001ANALYSIS I (ELR) (WIC) MATH 42039MODELING PROJECTS (ELR) (WIC) Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below) 10-16 6 9 6 6-7 6 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.
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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.
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Students should select their mathematics elective in consultation with their major advisor.
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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
Graduation Requirements Summary 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:
- Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
- One of the following options:
- Intermediate I and II of the same language
- Elementary I and II of a second language
- Any combination of two courses from the following list:
- Intermediate I of the same language
- One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
- 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:
- Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
- Receiving credit through one of the offered by 91传媒在线
- Demonstrating 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.
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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 One Credits 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 Hours 16 Semester Two MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 Foreign Language 4 Kent Core Requirement 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 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 Hours 16 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 Hours 15 Semester Five MATH 21001 LINEAR ALGEBRA 3 MATH 30055 or MATH 31011
or MATH 32044MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF INTEREST or PROOFS IN DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
or ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS3 Kent Core Requirement 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Mathematics Elective 3-4 Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 General Electives 9 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight Mathematics (MATH) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 Writing-Intensive Elective 3-4 General Electives 7 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
- Stark Campus
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mathematics - B.A.
Graduates of 91传媒在线鈥檚 B.A. in Mathematics are well-prepared for diverse careers in education, data analysis, finance, and research. The program鈥檚 comprehensive curriculum, which emphasizes mathematical theory, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, equips students with the skills to tackle complex quantitative challenges. Graduates often pursue roles such as data analysts, actuarial scientists, mathematics educators, and financial consultants, contributing to fields like technology, education, economics, and business.
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Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other
30.9%
much faster than the average
33,200
number of jobs
$98,230
potential earnings
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Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary
1.3%
slower than the average
60,100
number of jobs
$73,650
potential earnings
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Mathematicians
3.0%
about as fast as the average
2,900
number of jobs
$110,860
potential earnings
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Natural sciences managers
4.8%
about as fast as the average
71,400
number of jobs
$137,940
potential earnings
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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
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . 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.