Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

General Education Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the General Education Curriculum. A complete description of the gen ed and its requirements are available in the General Education Curriculum section of the Daemen catalog. Courses that satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

1. Major: 57 CREDITS

  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH254 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (3)
  • MTH255 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • MTH307 Introduction to Abstract Algebra I (3)
  • MTH407 Advanced Calculus I (3)
  • MTH414 Elementary Theory and Probability (3)
  • MTH415 Theory of Mathematical Statistics (3)
  • MTH459 Introduction to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Mathematics Capstone (3)
  • MTH Elective- Select One:
    • MTH416 Numerical Analysis (3)
    • MTH430 Mathematics Reading List and Proseminar (3)
    • MTH457 Independent Study/ Research (3)
  • CSC212 Intro to Computer Science II (3)
  • PHY151/L General Physics I (4)
  • PHY152/L General Physics II (4)
  • CMP101 Composition (3)
  • Foreign Language (6)

Students must complete 6 credits of a foreign language at any level. The requirement may be satisfied through the completion of college-level coursework or the successful completion of a proficiency examination. A complete description of the requirement is available in the Foreign Language section of the Daemen catalog.

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • CSC201 Intro to Computer Science I (3)
      • Choose one course from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (3)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • Choose two courses from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (6)

3. Free Electives: 30 CREDITS

NOTE: A maximum of 6 credits may be taken in Mathematics courses.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 123 CREDITS

Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Mathematics

All Adolescence Education: Mathematics majors must be admitted into the Education Department through the Upper Division application process. No student may pursue this major without meeting the Education Department’s requirements.

1. Major: 43 CREDITS

*With the exception of CMP101, a grade of C or better is required for the courses below.

  • CSC201 Intro to Computer Science (3)
  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH254 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (3)
  • MTH255 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • MTH307 Introduction to Abstract Algebra I (3)
  • MTH351 Modern Geometry (3)
  • MTH407 Advanced Calculus I (3)
  • MTH414 Elementary Theory and Probability (3)
  • MTH415 Theory of Mathematical Statistics (3)
  • MTH459 Introduction to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Mathematics Capstone (3)
  • CMP101 English Composition (3)

2. Education Studies: 41 CREDITS

NOTE: A student who has earned a B- or less in EDU237/L in his/her first two attempts will not be allowed to pursue the teacher certification program.

*Grade of C or better is required for courses below

  • EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
  • EDU237/L Instructional Design (3/1)
  • EDU314 Promoting ELA Across Content Areas (3)
  • EDU336 Language/Literacy Development for the Adolescent Learner (3)
  • EDU402 Methods in Classroom Management – Secondary (3)
  • MTH310 Teaching Methods (3)
  • SED270 Intro to the Nature and Needs of Learners with Disabilities (3)

*Grade of B- or better is required for courses below

  • EDU204 Field Based in Inclusive Education (1)
  • EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
  • EDU427 Teaching to the Standards (3)
  • EDU479 Student Teaching – Grades 7-9 (6)
  • EDU480 Student Teaching – Grades 10-12 (6)
  • SED204 Field Based in Inclusive Education (1)

3. General Education: 38 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • BIO/CHE/PHY sequence I with lab (4)
      • BIO/CHE/PHY sequence II with lab (4)
    • Social Sciences:
      • PSY214 Psychology of Adolescence (3) *C or better required
      • Social Science (3)
    • Humanities:
      • Choose two courses in Modern Language at any level (6)

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 122 CREDITS

Admission Requirements

Three high school units of college preparatory mathematics, though trigonometry.

Admission To Upper Division Requirements (Mathematics major)

  1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better for all completed courses.
  2. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.55 or better in Mathematics courses.
  3. A minimum grade of C in: CSC201; MTH124; MTH134; MTH144; MTH145; MTH246; MTH264.
  4. Students must compile and submit a portfolio for review by the Mathematics Department during the Spring semester of the Sophomore year.

Admission to Upper Division Requirements (Adolescence Education: Mathematics)

  1. An overall grade point average of 2.75 or better for all completed college courses.
  2. A grade point average of 2.75 or better in all education courses (ECSE, EDU & SED prefix). Please go to http://www.college-scholarships.com/online_college_gpa_calculator.htm to calculate.
  3. A Dispositional Interview.
  4. Compile and submit, for Education Department faculty review, a comprehensive emerging e-portfolio, the contents of which include the following exhibits: artifacts, facsimiles, projects, grades. Projects must be the scanned originals submitted to the professors and, therefore, include the professors’ comments/corrections/annotations.
  • A researched, scholarship-based paper submitted for EDU 203.
  • An outline of an instructional unit, including a fully designed 3-lesson learning segment, prepared for EDU 237.
  • A researched, scholarship-based paper submitted for SED 270.
  • A written emerging professional resume.
  • A written emerging philosophy of education
  • A written emerging comprehensive reflective narrative detailing perception of current status, skills gained during coursework, targets or goals for continuing professional development, and expectations for the future (i.e., intended career choice).
  • A completed Disposition Self-Assessment (DSA) containing narrative reflection showing examples to support the ranking of each of the criteria.

The absence of any of these items or an overall GPA lower than 2.75 will constitute an incomplete submission, and the portfolio will not be accepted for review. If you are missing assignments, please see your advisor before the submission date to seek advice about your options.

  1. Traditionally admitted students (non-transfer students) who are seeking admission to upper division status must apply by March 19th of the second year of study.
  2. Transfer students must apply by March 19th during the semester in which they are completing EDU 267 or ECSE 280. Transfer students who enter Daemen College with an Associate degree must submit a portfolio that includes an emerging professional resume, a written emerging philosophy of education, a comprehensive reflective narrative, and, if available, artifacts from comparable courses taken at other institutions, indicating where they were taken and the grade earned.
  3. In the event of a resubmission due to extenuating circumstances approved by the department chair, the GPA will be considered closed as of the end of the spring semester. The review process will be complete by August 31st before the start of the new fall semester.

Requirements For Student Teaching

  1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
  2. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in all courses in the major
  3. Apply for Student Teaching, usually at the end of the third year
  4. Be recommended for student teaching by the Chairs of the Education and Mathematics departments

Graduation Requirements

  1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00
  2. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.55 in all courses in the major.
  3. ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM: Minimum GPA of 2.75.

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequence for the BA, Mathematics, BS, Adolescence Education: Mathematics, from the Mathematics Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.