2025-2026 University Catalog- DRAFT

May 21, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog- DRAFT

Mathematics, B.S.

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Requirements For: B.S. Major – 40 hours, 2.0 gpa

Mathematics is both a body of knowledge concerning a class of symbols and the relation between them, as a system of thought and communication, as well as the application of that system to other areas of human experience. As a system of thought, it derives from philosophy and provides a language, which has particular beauty and clarity. Applied to other areas of human experience mathematics has provided great power and precision to a wide range of endeavors, and thereby has supplied an essential contribution to the rise of modern civilization. The study of mathematics prepares students for graduate studies in mathematics, related sciences, economics and business administration. Other options include beginning actuarial work, teaching at the secondary level and beginning work in the area of data processing. Third and fourth year MA courses will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor.

Core Curriculum 28 cr.

MA221 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Majors I Credits: 5
MA222 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Majors II Credits: 5
MA223 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Majors III Credits: 3
MA301 - Mathematical Thought Credits: 3
MA302 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 3
MA311 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MA312 - Abstract Algebraic Structures Credits: 3
MA401 - Analysis Credits: 3

At least four courses of the following: 12 cr.

MA305 - Probability Credits: 3
MA350 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3
MA360 - Modern Geometries Credits: 3
MA370 - Number Theory Credits: 3
MA380 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
MA402 - Topology Credits: 3
MA406 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credits: 1-3

Higher Math Requirement

It is expected that students in this program have the requisite knowledge in mathematics as outlined in the program requirements. Students who do not place into (or transfer) the respective course will need to take additional math coursework as a prerequisite.

Note:

^{**For those students wishing to teach Mathematics See also Bachelor of Science in Education}

^{Secondary Education, Mathematics Concentration, B.S.E. – MAJOR 48-50 Hours
2.75 Core G.P.A.}

Liberal Education Requirements 43 CR.

Communications Requirement 9 cr.

Take: EN105 and EN106 and either CA103 or CA105

Artistic Interpretation and Creation Requirement 6 cr.

Select two of the following:

AR115 , AR215 , AR216 , EN201 , EN232 , EN234 , MU106 , MU260

Ethical Reasoning Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

PH102 , PH221 , PH224 , PH308

Civics Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

HIS104 , HIS105 , PA 230 , PO200 , PO210

Human Diversity, Intercultural Understanding and Social Justice Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

AN100 , EN221 , GGH110 , SO206 , SO342 , SW205

Information Literacy and Logic Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

BAI209 , CA322 , PH101 , PH103

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

MA115 , MA120 , MA135 , or higher math course excluding MA208

Scientific Inquiry - Natural and Physical Requirement 7 cr.

Natural Science - Select one from the following:

BI111 , BI214 , GO125 , GO141

Physical Science - Select one from the following:

CH101 , GGP115 , GGP120 , PY101 , PY130

(One course must include a lab portion)

Scientific Inquiry- Social Science- 6 cr.

Choose 2 courses from the following:

EC141 , EC142 , PS101 , PS125 , SO141

Graduation Requirements

Student Seminar 3 cr.

FYE100 First-Year Seminar (required for all incoming first-time freshman and highly encouraged for transfer students)

Upper Division Hours 36 cr.

36 hours upper division (300 - 400) level course work

Writing Across the Curriculum 9 cr.

3 credit hours of Professional Writing (EN306* or equivalent from the list below) plus 6 credit hours of Writing Intensive coursework are required.

EN306A , EN306B , EN306C , EN307 , EDU300 , CJ450 , HIS455 , MG306 , NS306 , PA430 , PO405 , PS300 , PS406 , or SO310

6 credit hours to fulfill the Writing Intensive requirement must be chosen from among the courses designated in the catalog as “WI” (Writing Intensive ), composed as follows:

3 of the credit hours must come from a WI course outside the student’s major(s); that is, the course must be offered by a program other than the one(s) that house(s) the student’s major area of study at the time the course is taken.
3 of the credit hours must come from a WI course that is offered by the student’s major program; that is, the course must be offered by the same program that houses the student’s major at the time the course is taken.

AR316 , AR498 , BIO327 , BIO498 , CA218 , CA322 , CA510 , CH342 , CJ221 , CS300 , EDU310 , EN201 , EN 204 , EN221 , EN232 , EN234 , EN490 , EXS375 , GGP350 , HC 263 , HIS261 , HIS334 , HIS453H , HIS453M IDS410 , MA301 , MG495 , ML251 , MU401 , NUR450 , NUR460 , PA432 , PC202 , PO210 , PS315 , SO141 , SW325

Additional Requirements

Park University grants the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Music Degree upon completion of the following requirements:

Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative 2.0 GPA (or higher dependent on major).
A minor for Geography, B.S. and Information Systems, B.S. majors.
Satisfaction of all requirements for a major.
Completion of degree specific requirements.
Completion of Liberal Education requirements.
Completion of residency requirement, 30 hours of earned and graded (A, B, C, D) college hours at Park University. At least 15 of these 30 hours must be in the major.
Submission of an Application for Graduation.