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Mathematics, STEP B.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Catalog Year: 2023
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 and SAT Math 640-800 (old), 660-800 (new), or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 1554 - Calculus I4CMultipleMTH 1441(or MTH 1331/1332*) minimum grade (C) or placementPrerequisite to subsequent major courses; Major and GE - FR course. *MTH 1331/1332 two semester sequence recommended for SAT 540-560, ACT 22-23. MTH 1441 recommended for SAT 570-650, ACT 24-27. See Math Placement Info at oakland.edu/math/undergrad/placement
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of (C) or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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SED 1000 - Careers in Teaching and Learning1PassingMajorNoneRecommended. Successful course completion grants eligibility for enrollment in EED 2001 or SED 3001.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 1555 - Calculus II4CMajorMTH 1554 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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CSI 1300 or EGR 1400 or CSI 23004CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceCSI 1300 Introduction to Computer Programming is suggested.
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4BGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 2554 - Multivariable Calculus4CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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STEP minor course or General Education Category4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for STEP minor options and general education category options.
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 2775 - Linear Algebra4CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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APM 2663 - Discrete Mathematics4CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses; Major and General Education course
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STEP minor course4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for STEP minor options
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 3002 - Intro to Advanced Mathematical Thinking4CMajorMTH 2775 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses. Offered fall only.
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STA 2226 - Applied Probability and Statistics4CMajorMTH 1554 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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SED 3000 - Introduction to Secondary Education4BMajorOverall GPA of (B) required to enrollStudents who completed SED 1000 will take SED 3001 (2) in place of SED 3000.
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STEP minor course4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for STEP minor options
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 4775 - Abstract Algebra I4CMajorMTH 2775 and MTH 3002 minimum grade of (C) in eachOffered Fall semester only.
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MTH 4114 - History of Mathematics4CMultipleMTH 3002 minimum grade of (C)Offered Winter semester only. Satisfies capstone and writing intensive in major.
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STEP minor course4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for STEP minor options
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 4552 - Advanced Calculus I4CMajorMTH 2554, MTH 2775 and MTH 3002 minimum grade of (C) in eachOffered Fall semester only.
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MTH 4662 - Geometric Structures4CMajorMTH 3002 minimum grade of (C)Offered Fall semester only.
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STEP minor course4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for STEP minor options
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STEP minor course4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for STEP minor options
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Semester Eight (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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RDG 4238 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorOffered Winter semester only
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FE 3010 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators4BMajorAdmission to majorCross listed with FE 5996
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SED 4100 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods4BMajorAdmission to secondary education; Field placement requiredSED 4130 Teaching in Your Minor Field: Mathematics is an alternate option. See faculty adviser.
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SE 4401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs4BMajorAdmission to secondary education programCross listing with SE 5510
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Semester Nine (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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SED 4200 - ST: Teaching Secondary of the Major Methods4BMajorAdmission to secondary education and internship placementNo note
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DLL 4197 - Digital Technologies in the Secondary Classroom4BMajorAdmission to secondary education programOffered Fall semester only
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SED 4951 - Internship I: Pre-Student Teaching4BMajorAdmission to the internshipGrade of (B) is required for certification recommendation; field placement ½ day, 5 days/week
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Semester Ten (8 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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SED 4952 - Internship in Secondary Education8BMajorAdmission to the internshipGrade of (B) or above required for certification recommendation. May not be repeated. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Students teach all day 5 days/week
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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The Mathematics STEP B.S. degree has additional requirements not indicated on this plan. Refer to the Math B.S. sample schedule and see an adviser for more details
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Student must complete all math major courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in all major courses to apply to the STEP program
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Applications for STEP are due October 1st each year. A student following this sample schedule exactly should plan to apply by October 1st in semester seven.
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Students pursing a major in Mathematics STEP must also complete a STEP minor. See catalog for options or discuss with an adviser.
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SAT (old) refers to exams taken before March 2016. SAT (new) refers to exams taken March 2016 or later.
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education36
The Formal Reasoning General Education course is fulfilled with a course in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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STEP40
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STEP minor20-24
Credits vary based on minor selection
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Total Credits:144-148
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