Programs of the Mathematics Department, Framingham State College

Please consult The Mathematics Major Handbook (get Adobe Reader) for various schedule options and additional information.

The General Education Requirement

All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department (see FSC catalog). The General Education Goal 2 (Quantitative) requirement is satisfied through the completion of the Mathematics major.

All students must complete the following ten (10) core courses:

MATH 215 Finite Mathematics
MATH 219 Calculus I
MATH 220 Calculus II
MATH 221 Calculus III
MATH 226 Linear Algebra and Applications
MATH 231 Euclidean Geometry
MATH 310 Number Theory
MATH 319 Abstract Algebra
One (1) computer science course
One (1) course in probability and statistics:
- MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics
- MATH 208 Biostatistics
- MATH 307 Intermediate Statistics
- MATH 348 Mathematical Statistics I
- MATH 349 Mathematical Statistics II

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Concentrations in Mathematics:

Each student must complete the requirements of one (1) of the three (3) concentrations described below.

General (MAG): In addition to the ten (10) core requirements above, each student must complete:
- MATH 222 Differential Equations
- MATH 317 Higher Geometry
- MATH 427 Real Analysis
- One (1) elective in mathematics at the 300-level or above
- Six (6) electives from mathematics (at the 200-level or above), physics, computer science, or an approved minor

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Mathematics with Minor in Secondary Education (MAT): In addition to the ten (10) core requirements above, each student must complete:
- MATH 222 Differential Equations
- MATH 317 Higher Geometry
- MATH 427 Real Analysis
- One (1) elective in mathematics at the 300-level or above
- Choose Option A or B:
  - Option A: Minor in Secondary Education – Middle School (Grades 5-8)
    - PSYC 200 Psychology of Development (Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
    - EDUC 200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
    - EDUC 316 Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education and Technology - Middle School (Credit - two course credits)
    - EDUC 410 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I- Secondary
      (Credit - two course credits)
    - EDUC 411 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II - Secondary
      (Credit - two course credits)
  - Option B: Minor in Secondary Education – High School (Grades 9-12)
    - PSYC 200 Psychology of Development (Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
    - EDUC 200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
    - EDUC 315 Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education and Technology - High School (Credit - two course credits)
    - EDUC 410 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I - Secondary (Credit - two course credits)
    - EDUC 411 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II - Secondary
      (Credit - two course credits)
  Note: Mathematics Department
  - prerequisites for EDUC 315 Professional Preparation and Field Study II - High School and EDUC 316 Professional Preparation and Field Study II - Middle School are completion of:
    - All required mathematics courses except:
      - MATH 319 Abstract Algebra
      - MATH 427 Real Analysis
  - prerequisites for EDUC 410 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: High School and EDUC 411 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: High School or EDUC 414 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Middle School and EDUC 415 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Middle School are completion of all department requirements and completion of EDUC 315 Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education and Technology for High School or EDUC 316 Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education and Technology for Middle School, depending on the level.

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Coordinate Major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education (MAE): In addition to the ten (10) core requirements listed above, each student must complete:
- MATH 110 College Mathematics I
- Two (2) electives in mathematics: one (1) at the 200-level or above; one (1) at the 300-level or above.
It is strongly recommended that students select MATH 201 Intuitive Geometry and MATH 301 Problem Solving and Modeling in Mathematics as the two mathematics electives among the core courses. Choose Option A or B
- Option A: Coordinate Major in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K - Grade 2 Licensure)
  - EDUC 200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
  - PSYC 200 Psychology of Development (Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
  - EDUC 320 The Young Child: Emerging Literacy with Field Study II
  - EDUC 374 Early Childhood Curriculum: Mathematics and Science with Field Study III
  - EDUC 376 Early Childhood Curriculum: Reading, Social Studies, and Special Needs
  The Professional Semester (two courses – four course credits):
  - EDUC 431 Early Childhood Professional Practicum A (First half of semester (Credit - two course credits)
  - EDUC 432 Early Childhood Professional Practicum B (Second half of semester (Credit - two course credits)
- Option B: Coordinate Major in Elementary Education (Grades 1 - 6 Licensure)
  - EDUC 200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
  - PSYC 200 Psychology of Development (Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
  - EDUC 322 The Child and Literacy with Field Study II
  - EDUC 341 Elementary Curriculum: Mathematics with Field Study III
  - EDUC 346 Elementary Curriculum: Science, Social Studies and Special Needs
  The Professional Semester (two courses – four course credits):
  - EDUC 437 Elementary Professional Practicum A (First half of the semester) (Credit - two course credits)
  - EDUC 438 Elementary Professional Practicum B (Second half of semester) (Credit - two course credits)
  Note: PSYC 200 may be used to fulfill the college requirement for general education.
Please consult The Mathematics Major Handbook for various schedule options and additional information.

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Minor in Mathematics (5 courses): MATH 219 Calculus I and four (4) courses at or above the 200-level. Students may substitute MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics for MATH 200 Precalculus but only one of these courses may receive credit towards the mathematics minor. These courses are to be chosen under the guidance of a member of the Mathematics Department.

Minor in Statistics (5 courses): Required courses:

MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 307 Intermediate Statistics
MATH 308 Applied Statistical Data Processing
Plus two (2) electives from:
- ECON 470 Applied Econometrics for Economics and Business
- PSYC 251 Research Methods in Psychology I
- PSYC 351 Research Methods in Psychology II
- MATH 215 Finite Mathematics
- MATH 348 Mathematical Statistics I
- MATH 349 Mathematical Statistics II
- CSCI ___ A computer science course (only one computer science course may be used as an elective towards a minor in statistics).

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