Program Coordinator: Renee McBride
Phone: (540) 365-4382
Email: rmcbride@ferrum.edu

(Minor Required) B.S. Degree

The mathematical sciences major is an excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Since the major provides the students with a broad quantitative background, they are highly qualified to teach the diverse curriculum of secondary school mathematics departments as well as meet the varied quantitative needs of business and industry. We require our students to take at least 24 semester hours of mathematics, 11 hours of computer science, 6 hours of statistics, and 8 hours of physics.

Students majoring in mathematical sciences who minor in education are endorsed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to teach mathematics at the secondary level. The faculty of the Division of Mathematical and Computer Sciences are actively developing and implementing innovative teaching methods which incorporate appropriate technology. This curriculum, together with the exposure to varied teaching strategies provides our students with a strong preparation for their future teaching careers.

Required Courses:
Math 211, 212, 221 Calculus (9 hours)
Math 206 or 208, 306 Statistics (6 hours)
Math 301 Multivariable Calculus (3 hours)
Math 302 Linear Algebra (3 hours)
Math 303 Differential Equations (3 hours)
Math 311 Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)
Math 410 Numerical Methods (3 hours)
Math 420 Foundations of Geometry (3 hours)
Math 498 Senior Seminar (2 hours)
CS 312 Computer Organization (3 hours)

Total Hours Required in Major: 38

Liberal Arts Core and Degree Specific Requirements:
PHY 203, 204 Fundamentals of Physics (8 hours)
CSC 211, 212 Introduction to Computer Science (8 hours)