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Mathematics, B.S.


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Major Requirements


In all options, at least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Math Electives


Applied Option:


Required 12 hours:


Three courses from the math electives with at least one course in the Computing/Modeling category and:

To complete the program:


49 hours are required, including a second major or a minor in one of the following areas of application: biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, geology, physics, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.

Traditional Mathematics Option:


Required 18 hours:


one course from each of the four math electives categories, 201 and one additional course from any of the four math elective categories or other math courses approved by the mathematics and computer science department head, and:

To complete the program:


43 hours are required, including a second major, a minor, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.

Mathematic Education Option:


Must earn grades of C or better in the 25 hours of Core Courses in Mathematics.

Plus two additional courses selected from the math electives or:


To complete the program:


41 hours are required, including the 28-hour professional education sequence.

Additional Requirements


In all options, at least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide (Applied Option)


Freshman Year


If a student is not beginning in Calculus I, see the department for a revised course sequence. General Electives must include a major or minor in another related field.

Fall Semester (Hours 16)


  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • MATH Elective Credits: (3)
  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (9)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (9)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • MATH Elective Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (10)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I. The general electives must include a second major or minor in one of the following areas of application: biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, geology, physics, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
  2. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Curriculum Guide (Traditional Option)


Freshman Year


If a student is not beginning in Calculus I, see the department for a revised course sequence.

Fall Semester (Hours 16)


  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • MATH Elective Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)
  • MATH 331 - Analysis Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (9)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (10)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I. The general electives must include a second major or minor in one of the following areas of application: biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, geology, physics, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
  2. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Curriculum Guide (Education Option)


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 16)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)


  • MATH Elective Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 16)


  • EDEL 466 - Computers in Education Credits: (3)
  • P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. If a student is not beginning in Calculus I, see the department for a revised course sequence.
  2. This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I in an odd numbered year.
  3. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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