B.A. in Mathematics
Students must complete or demonstrate the following before declaring a major in Mathematics:
- A letter of interest sent to the Mathematics Program Director.
- One of the following:
- A grade of A in MAT 130, Precalculus, or
- A grade of B or higher in MAT 150, Calculus I, or
- A grade of C or higher in MAT 205, Calculus II.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- A letter of recommendation from one of the student's mathematics instructors. This letter is to focus on the student's creativity and potential for thriving as a mathematics major.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics provides students with a foundation in mathematics and statistics, preparing them for a wide range of career and educational opportunities.
Summary of Requirements
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2024-2025 |
| Core Curriculum |
43 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
3* |
| Major Courses |
45 |
Concentration or Minor
|
15-25
|
Free Elective Courses
|
7-17**
|
|
TOTAL
|
120
|
*Pre-major courses credit will be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
**Total number of Free Elective Courses is based on how many additional credits needed to earn 120 total credit hours.
Required pre-major course 3 credits
To be taken during freshman year:
MAT 130: Three hours count toward the Core Curriculum
Required mathematics courses 33 credits
*EDU 648 may be substituted for MAT 451.
Elective mathematics courses 12 credits
Choose from the following:
Required Concentration or Minor (15-25 credit hours):
B.A. in Mathematics degree students are required to select a concentration in Cybersecurity or Data Science, or a minor from another undergraduate program at Gallaudet.
Students who plan to pursue a career as mathematics teachers should select a minor in Education.
Double majors students are not required to select a concentration or a minor.
Students who select a concentration in cybersecurity are not allowed to select a minor in IT.
Students who select a concentration in data science are not allowed to select a minor in data science.
Students should consult with their academic advisors to select a concentration or a minor that is directly related to their future plans.
Concentration in Cybersecurity 21 credits
Required Concentration in Cybersecurity courses 15 credits
Choose from the following:
| ITS 110 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITS 203 | Operating Systems Essentials | 3 |
| ITS 231 | Computer Networking Essentials | 3 |
| ITS 261 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITS 365 | Cryptography and Computer Security | 3 |
| MAT 348 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
Elective Concentration in Cybersecurity courses 6 credits
Choose from the following:
Concentration in Data Science 18 credits
Required Concentration in Data Science courses 9 credits
Elective concentration in data science courses 9 credits
Choose from the following:
| CHE 240 | Computer Applications for Scientists | 3-4 |
| DAS 231 | Genomics and Bioinformatics | 3 |
| DAS 532U | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| MAT 211 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| MAT 495 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate competence in discussing mathematical and statistical concepts in writing and in American Sign Language.
Demonstrate an understanding of the analytical foundations of the core fields of Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and Statistics.
Demonstrate competence in the computational techniques of Calculus, Statistics, and Linear Algebra, including through the use of software.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fields of Mathematics and Statistics by exploring their applications, history, importance in reproducible and rigorous quantitative research, ethical decisions, and career opportunities.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and of evidence-based decision-making for questions of personal wellness choices, civic discourse within communities, and/or public policies.