“The mathematics department (faculty) was instrumental in providing a learning atmosphere conductive to my development as a student and an individual. They accomplished this by being professionals and friends, as well as professors. In addition to learning the technical concepts as a mathematics major at SRU, the most valuable tool that I’ve developed is being able to make decisions analytically with confidence, in my profession and in life.”

Andrew Wozniak, ’98

Students who have the desire and the ability to major in mathematics will find a course of study that will meet their personal needs. Graduates are prepared for various career opportunities including jobs in actuarial science, finance, business, insurance, government, industry, or education. Many students go on to do graduate work in various disciplines, including mathematics and professional schools.

SRU mathematics majors are employed in such diverse occupations as operations research analyst, consulting actuary, university professor, engineer, statistician, information analyst, auditor, international account executive, senior computer analyst, senior commercial loan officer, manager of performance monitoring, and teaching in both the private and public sectors.

Mathematics majors at Slippery Rock have the opportunity to participate in the Math Club and to join Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national mathematics honorary. Majors participate in senior research projects directed by faculty members. Math majors have attended and given presentations on their projects at national meetings of the Mathematical Association of America; meetings of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America; the annual Mathematics and Statistics Student conference at Miami University of Ohio; the annual Pi Mu Epsilon meeting at Youngstown State University, and the annual State System of Higher Education Mathematical Association meeting. There are two or three students doing informal, paid internships in actuarial science and/or statistics each summer.

The Mathematics Department offers minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Elementary School Mathematics, and Middle School Mathematics. Certificates* are available in Elementary School Mathematics and Middle School Mathematics.
*This is not related to Pennsylvania State Certification.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts
Major: Mathematics (40 credits)

Required courses: MATH 131*, 225*, 230*, 231, 235*, 240, 309, 313, 314, 491, a three-hour independent study thesis, and at least 6 credits of electives from mathematics courses 300 and above. In addition, candidates for the bachelor of arts degree must satisfactorily complete, either by placement or by coursework, the first three semesters of a foreign language.

*Minimum grade of C required.

Degree Completion in Four Years
Mathematics (BA)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
MATH 131, 225, 230, 235	14		MATH 231, 240, 309	10
ENGL 101, 103	6		COMM 200	3
PHIL 103	3		GERM 103	3
GERM 101, 102	6		CPSC 140	3
PESM 141	1		Liberal Studies/Electives	11
Total Hours	30		Total Hours	30
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
MATH 313, 314, 491	7		MATH 490, 491	4
MATH Electives	6		MATH Electives	9
Liberal Studies/Electives	14		Liberal Studies/Electives	17
ENGL 210	3
Total Hours	30		Total Hours	30
			Completion Hours	120

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science
Major: Mathematics (45 credits)

Required courses: MATH 131*, 225*, 230*, 231, 235*, 240, 309, 313, 314, 491 (two one-hour seminar courses), CPSC 140 or 180 and at least 12 credits selected from approved mathematics courses numbered 300 or above. In addition, the requirements in a special interest area, ranging from 14 to 16 credit hours, or a minor in the area of special interest must be completed. The special interest area may be chosen from actuarial science, biology, chemistry, community health, computer science, economics, education, finance, geology, mathematics graduate school, philosophy, physics, pre-masters of business administration, psychology, sociology, or statistics.

*Minimum grade of C required.

Degree Completion in Four Years
Mathematics (BS)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
MATH 131, 225, 230, 235	14		MATH 231, 240, 309	10
ENGL 101,103	6		COMM 200	3
PHIL 103	3		CPSC 140	3
Liberal Studies/Special Interest	7		Liberal Studies/Special Interest	14
Total Hours	30		Total Hours	30
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
MATH 313, 314, 491	7		MATH 491	1
MATH Electives	6		MATH Electives	12
ENGL 210	3		Liberal Studies/Special Interest	17
Liberal Studies/Special Interest	14
Total Hours	30		Total Hours	30
			Completion Hours	120

Requirements for the Minor in Mathematics
MATH 225, 230, 231, and completion of one of the following tracks:
A. Pure Mathematics Track: MATH 235 and at least two of: MATH 304, 307, 309, 313, 314, 320, 325, 326
B. Applied Mathematics Track: MATH 240 and at least two of: MATH 301, 302, 307, 309, 311, 315, 331

Requirements for the Minor in Statistics
MATH 114, 214, 307, 308 and at least 12 credits from: AHEA 312, 313; BIOL 325; CPSC 220, 240; ECON 318, MATH 225, 230, 231; PSYC 221, 421 with at least two from the same department. No more than six credits (none at the 300-400 level) may count toward both a mathematics major and a statistics minor.

Requirements for the Minor in Elementary School Mathematics
MATH 118, 210, 310; ELEC 342 and at least three additional courses from MATH 113, 114, 122, 125, 131, 214

Requirements for the Minor in Middle School Mathematics
MATH 210, 225, 310; ELEC 342 and either MATH 118 or 304. Two additional courses are required, at least one from Group A.
Group A: MATH 131, 214, 230, 235, 240, 311, 320
Group B: MATH 113, 114, 122

Certificate* in Elementary School Mathematics
MATH 118 and at least four additional courses from: MATH 113, 114, 122, 125, 131, 214
Note: Admission restricted to certified teachers who have completed the equivalent of MATH 210, MATH 310, AND ELEC 342.
*This is not related to Pennsylvania State Certification.

Certificate* in Middle School Mathematics
MATH 225 and either MATH 118 or 304, and at least three additional courses from: (at least one course must be from Group A)
Group A: MATH 131, 214, 230, 235, 240, 311, 320
Group B: MATH 113, 114, 122
Note: Admission restricted to certified teachers who have completed the equivalent of MATH 210, MATH 310, AND ELEC 342.
*This is not related to Pennsylvania State Certification.

Requirements for the Teacher Certification in Mathematics
Teacher certification is earned through the master of education degree at Slippery Rock University. Students seeking secondary school teaching certification in mathematics must earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and contact the Department of Secondary Education/Foundations of Education concerning its graduate program in education. Information about this program, including prerequisites for admission, may be obtained from the secondary education/foundations of education office in 114 McKay Education Building.

Residency Requirement for Mathematics Majors
To earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, all students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of mathematics courses at the 300 level or above at Slippery Rock University.

Residency Requirement for Minor in Mathematics
To earn a minor in mathematics, all students must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours of mathematics courses, of which 6 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above, at Slippery Rock University.