Program: Mathematics, BA (MATH-BA) - Wright State University
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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Mathematics, BA (MATH-BA)
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Program Description
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers several programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or statistics, as well as minor programs in mathematics and in statistics. Master of Science and dual major programs are also available.
The Bachelor of Science in mathematics program offers three concentrations: pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education. These three programs as well as the Bachelor of Science in Statistics program are adaptable to many postgraduation goals, ranging from various scientific or professional careers to graduate school. The Bachelor of Arts program provides a broad background in mathematics with a liberal arts orientation.
Each mathematics major is assigned an advisor from the department faculty. As early as possible in their college career, students should consult with their advisor on the important choice of a concentration. The faculty advisor must approve all courses intended to satisfy program requirements. Students must achieve at least a 2.0 GPA in the mathematics and statistics courses numbered 3000 or higher used to satisfy degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
Students must earn a C or better in
MTH 2300
(or equivalent course), have a 2.0 over-all GPA, and have completed a minimum of 16 semester hours to be accepted in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
acquire problem-solving skills in a broad range of significant Mathematics and Statistics
gain an understanding of what constitutes mathematical thinking, including the ability to produce and judge the validity of rigorous mathematical arguments
communicate mathematical ideas and arguments
and, for those with a concentration in Mathematics Education, develop an approach to mathematics teaching informed by their understandings of mathematics, standards for mathematical practice, and Ohio’s mathematics content area standards
Honors Program
Mathematics majors who have demonstrated superior ability in upper-level mathematics and statistics courses may pursue an honors program with the approval of the department. Further information is available from the departmental office.
Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Program
This program offers a
combined-degree program with a master’s degree in Mathematics
. A combined-degree program provides an opportunity for an undergraduate student to begin working toward a master’s degree in their senior year.  This allows students to complete the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less combined time than it would take to complete them sequentially.
Students enrolled in a combined-degree program may “double count” a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy both the bachelor’s and the master’s degree requirements.  Students must earn at least 141 unique credit hours (any credits that “double-count” toward both degrees are counted only once toward the total number of unique hours) in the combined-degree program.
To participate in a combined-degree program, students must apply through the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies and meet all admission qualifications.  Learn more about combined programs in
Policy 5330
For additional information:
Mathematics, BA
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science and Mathematics
Program Requirements
I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.
Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the
Wright State Core Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year.  Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 3
Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
First-Year Writing Course
(3 credit hours)
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on
Writing Placement
level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100).
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading
Credit Hour(s):
Second-Year Writing Course
(3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation
Credit Hour(s):
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours
Based on
Math Placement Level
, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.
Required:
MTH 2300 - Calculus I
Credit Hour(s):
Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
.  One course must fulfill the History requirement.
History Requirement
(3 credit hours)
Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500
Credit Hour(s):
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500
Credit Hour(s):
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture
Credit Hour(s):
Arts and Humanities Course
(3 credit hours)
Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements.
Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
.  At least one course must contain a laboratory.
Additional Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 6 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core.  Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student.  When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.
MTH 2310 - Calculus II
Credit Hour(s):
Additional coursework to reach the minimum of 36 credit hours required
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
· One Global Inquiry (GI) course
· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses
· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
II. Major Requirements: 19-57 Credit Hours
Select one of the concentrations below:
Mathematics Concentration: 57 Credit Hours
Core Requirements: 20-21 Credit Hours
MTH 2320 - Calculus III
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 2330 - Differential Equations
Credit Hour(s):
3 or
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics
Credit Hour(s):
Departmental Requirements and Electives: 15 Credit Hours
Five department-approved elective courses, including at least two at the 4000 level
Related Course Requirements: 22 Credit Hours
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming
Credit Hour(s):
4 or
CS 1180 - Computer Science I
Credit Hour(s):
4 or
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Credit Hour(s):
18 hours in departments belonging to neither COSM nor CECS. These are in addition to those needed to fulfill Wright State Core requirements
Dual Major Concentration: 19 Credit Hours
Departmental Core Requirements: 3 Credit Hours
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra
Credit Hour(s):
Departmental Requirements and Electives: 12-15 Credit Hours
Two of the following:
MTH 2320 - Calculus III
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 2330 - Differential Equations
Credit Hour(s):
3 or
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs
Credit Hour(s):
Two of the following:
Two additional department-approved electives
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 4320 - Real Variables II
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 4520 - Modern Algebra II
Credit Hour(s):
MTH 4570 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Credit Hour(s):
Related Course Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming
Credit Hour(s):
4 or
CS 1180 - Computer Science I
Credit Hour(s):
4 or
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Credit Hour(s):
III. General Electives: 27-65 Credit Hours
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree.  If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours.  Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.
Students are encouraged to consider adding a
minor, certificate, or microcredential
The number of General Electives by concentration is as follows:
Mathematics concentration: 27 credit hours
Dual Major concentration: 65 credit hours - Students must complete a BA major program in another department.
Total: 120 Credit Hours
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