Mathematical Sciences
University of Illinois at Springfield, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Program Information
The Mathematical Sciences program is designed to meet the ever-increasing demands for diverse quantitative skills. The curriculum provides an opportunity to obtain the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical Sciences, designed to prepare students for careers using mathematics, operations research, and statistics in the fields of teaching, research, industry, insurance, and management or for graduate study in Mathematical Sciences or related areas.
By making different choices from technical electives, students can prepare for a wide variety of careers. Those who plan to teach mathematics or work in engineering or the physical sciences should choose mathematics courses. Those who wish to apply mathematical methods to life sciences, social sciences, or business fields should choose operations research or statistics courses. Any of these choices provide excellent preparation for graduate work in fields that need quantitative skills.
Application Requirements
Currently, formal application to both the University and the program is required for admission. Students should submit the following materials to the UIS Admissions Office (One University Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62703):
1. UIS application (see http://www.uis.edu/admissions)
2. $50 ($60 - international transfer students) application fee (see http://www.uis.edu/registration/tuition/index.html)
3. Earned a minimum of 30 credit hours at the lower-division (freshman/sophomore) level
4. Completed 3 semester hours of English composition (as the minimum requirement for general University admission)
Enrollment Capacity
The online Mathematics Program will accept new students each fall and spring semester. For best consideration, students should submit application materials as early as possible prior to the semester in which they would like to attend. Contact the Online Program Coordinator for specific information.
Application Deadline
Contact the Online Program Coordinator for specific information about application deadlines.
Program Entrance Requirements
To apply to enter the online Mathematics (MAT) Program, students must have:
1. A grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale from an accredited college or university
3. Completion of three semesters of calculus
4. Ability to write computer programs in a procedural language
Courses taken to satisfy matriculation requirements are not counted as part of the 60 credit hours of upper-division work needed for graduation. Students may begin work toward a degree before matriculation into the program, but matriculation should be completed before the last 16 semester hours of MAT courses needed for graduation.
Degree Requirements
MAT 330 Entrance Assessment - 0 hours (0 credit hours)
MAT 332 Linear Algebra - 4 hours
MAT 415 Advanced Calculus - 4 hours
MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics I - 4 hours
MAT 444 Operations Research Methods - 4 hours
One of the following clusters: 8 hours
Cluster A: MAT 403, Abstract Algebra, MAT 404, Geometry
Cluster B: MAT 421, Statistical Methods, MAT 432, Mathematical Statistics II
Elective Mathematical Sciences Courses - 8 hours
Engaged Citizenship (ECCE) required courses - 13 hours
General Electives - 16 hours
Total Hours: 61 hours
Degree/Certificate: Bachelors Degree
Required Campus Visits: 0
Program URL: http://www.uis.edu/math/
Program Contact: John Snyder
Online Program Coordinator
Mathematical Sciences Online
One University Plaza, MS WUIS 13
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 206-8272
E-mail: snyder.john@uis.edu
URL: http://www.uis.edu/math/
Math
MS WUIS 13
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 206-8405
E-mail: mathonline@uis.edu
URL: http://www.uis.edu/math
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Phone: (800) 323-9243
E-mail: clas@uis.edu
