Mathematics

Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Science with a Subject Major in Mathematics
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• Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Mathematics (7-12)
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• Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Mathematics (Grades 4-9)

• Minor in Mathematics
• Minor in Applied Statistics
• Minor in Mathematics Education (K-8)

General Studies

The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Develop mathematical ability and knowledge of the depth and breadth of mathematics.
• Communicate about and with mathematics.
• Use technology to support problem solving and promote understanding.
• Apply the mathematical sciences, including statistics, in other academic disciplines.

The Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Subject Major in Mathematics

A student must complete the following program in addition to General Studies requirements and a major or minor in another area. Transfer students must complete at least one-half of the major at Chadron State College. An unduplicated course from upper division courses (excluding MATH 335) in mathematics will be taken to satisfy the General Studies mathematics requirement.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MATH 151	Calculus I	5
MATH 237	History and Foundations of Math	3
MATH 252	Calculus II	5
MATH 330	Differential Equations	3
MATH 331	Probability and Statistics	3
MATH 336	Calculus III	3
MATH 337	Elementary Linear Algebra	3
MATH 410	Mathematics Seminar	1
MATH 429	Intro. to Modern Algebra	3
MATH 434	Introductory Analysis	3
Electives*		4
Total hours		36
*Electives will be selected from upper division courses (excluding MATH 335) in mathematics and information science and technology.

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The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Mathematics (7-12)

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education requirements. Transfer students must complete one-half of the program at Chadron State College. MATH 239 will be taken to satisfy the General Studies Mathematics requirements.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MATH 151	Calculus I	5
MATH 237	History and Foundations of Math	3
MATH 252	Calculus II	5
MATH 330	Differential Equations	3
MATH 331	Probability and Statistics	3
MATH 334	College Geometry	3
MATH 336	Calculus III	3
MATH 337	Elementary Linear Algebra	3
MATH 401	Adv. Math Education Perspectives	3
MATH 410	Mathematics Seminar	1
MATH 429	Intro. to Modern Algebra	3
MATH 434	Introductory Analysis	3
Total hours		38
MATH 330 will serve as the course for the mathematical modeling requirement of this endorsement.

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The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Mathematics (Grades 4-9)

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies, the Professional Education Field Endorsement in Middle Grades requirements, and one other Content Area of Specialization for Middle Grades.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MATH 135	Pre-Calculus Mathematics	3
MATH 138	Applied Calculus	3
MATH 232 MATH 331	Applied Statistics or Probability and Statistics	3
MATH 235	Math for the Elem. Teacher I	3
MATH 237	History and Foundations of Mathematics	3
MATH 335	Math for the Elem. Teacher II	3
Total hours		18

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Minors in Mathematics

Minor in Mathematics

A student must complete the following program in addition to a major in another area and the General Studies requirements:

Number	Course Title	Hours
MATH 151	Calculus I	5
MATH 237 MATH 239 MATH 252	either History and Foundations of Mathematics and Discrete Mathematics or Calculus II	5-6
MATH 331	Probability and Statistics	3
Upper Division Math Electives		7
Total hours		20-21

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Minor in Applied Statistics

A student must complete the following program in addition to a major in another area and the General Studies requirements.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MATH 138 MATH 151	Applied Calculus or Calculus I	3
MATH 331	Probability & Statistics	3
MATH 337	Elem. Linear Algebra	3
MATH 338	Operations Research	3
MATH 433	Statistical Methods and Data Analysis	3
MATH 435	Sampling Techniques	3
Total hours		18-20

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Minor in Mathematics Education (K-8)

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education, Elementary Education requirements.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MATH 137	Math Topics for Elementary Teachers	3
MATH 232 MATH 331	Applied Statistics or Probability and Statistics	3
MATH 235	Math for the Elem. Teacher I	3
MATH 335	Math for the Elem. Teacher II	3
Electives selected from list below		3
Total hours		18-19
Electives may be selected from MATH 134, 135, 138, 142, 237, 239, or any unduplicated upper division course in Mathematics or Information Science and Technology. Either MATH 232 or 331 will be used to satisfy the requirements of this minor; students may not apply both courses to the total minor requirements.

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