Placement test

Major

Major-actuarial

Minor

Minor-applied mathematics

Major-teaching

Minor-elem. ed.

Minor-teaching

Courses

Academic standards

Test-Out and Credit-By-Exam Policy

Master of Science in teaching

Faculty: A Felt, H Gonchigdanzan, D Harpster, V Hay, J Herder, J Herman, J Immel, P Jaberg, R Kreczner, S Madison, C McCabe, R Mitchell, M Olson, D Rohm, L Schoch, M Simmers, L Steiner, J Strick,  S Talarico, K Thompson, MR Treuden, ML Treuden, B VanDenHeuvel, N Wetzel, N Wodarz.

Definition: Mathematics is the study of quantity, form, arrangement and magnitude. It is the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities, using numbers and symbols.

• The computer information systems (CIS) major and minor are listed under that title in this catalog.

• The Web and digital media development (WDMD) major and minor are listed under that title elsewhere in this catalog.

Mathematics Placement Test
The mathematics placement test is given to all new freshmen as they enter the university. The test covers the material found in the usual four-year high school mathematics program (two years of algebra, geometry, and precalculus) and the scoring varies according to the amount of mathematics you have taken. The test results are used to place you at the appropriate level of mathematics at UW-Stevens Point. At some of these levels you will be able to choose from several courses after examining their prerequisites. If you did not take the test at the time you entered the university, you may arrange for it at the department office.

Mathematics Major
Consists of at least 37 credits:

1. Math 120, 121, 213, 220, 222, 300. We strongly recommend that you complete 213 and 300 before you enroll in courses numbered above 300.

2. Take 4 courses from the following groups, to provide greater depth in at least one area:

1. Algebra: Math 330, 331.

2. Analysis: Math 324, 327.

3. Probability and statistics: Math 356, 357.

3. Take at least two additional courses selected from Math 305, 310, 315, 320, 323, 324, 327, 330, 331, 335, 356, 357, 360, 367, 372, 468.

Mathematics Major with Actuarial Emphasis
Consists of 42 credits.

1. Math 120, 121, 213, 222, 300, 330, 356, 357.

2. CIS 102 (Spreadsheet or Database), 210.

3. At least 6 credits from Math 310, 315, 321, 360, 367, 397, 468.

4. At least 3 credits from Math 323, 324, 327.

5. Collateral requirements: Pass at least one of the actuarial exams.

6. Recommended collateral areas: business and economics, communication, finance, insurance, writing.

Mathematics Minor
Consists of 25 credits:

1. Math 120, 121, 213, 222, 300.

2. At least 6 credits from Math 305, 310, 315, 320, 323, 324, 327, 330, 331, 335, 356, 357, 360, 367, 372, 468.

Applied Mathematics Minor
Consists of at least 24 credits:

1. Math 120, 121, 213, 356, 357.

2. Complete 2 courses from Math 222, 305, 310, 315, 320, 360, 367, 468.

Mathematics Major for Teacher Certification (Secondary/Middle)
Consists of at least 44 credits:

1. Required (34 cr): Math 120, 121, 213, 222, 300, 331, 340, and Math Ed 334, 335, 340.

2. Complete 2a or 2b below (at least 4 cr):

1. Math 350, Math Ed 350.

2. Math 356, 357.

3. Complete two courses from Math 305, 310, 315, 320, 322, 324, 327, 330, 335, 360, 367, 372.

Mathematics Minor for Elementary Education Majors
Consists of 24 credits plus student teaching:

1. Required: Math 345, 359, 369; Math Ed 334, 345, 359, 369, 398.

2. Complete either Math 355 or Math 350/Math Ed 350.

3. Complete one: Math 109, 111, or 120.

4. Required but not part of the minor: Math 228, 338 and Math Ed 228, 338.

Mathematics Minor for Teacher Certification (Secondary/Middle)
Consists of at least 31 credits:

1. Required (27 cr): Math 120, 121, 213, 300, 340, and Math Ed 334, 335, 340.

2. Complete 2a or 2b below (at least 4 cr):

1. Math 350, Math Ed 350.

2. Math 356, 357.

Academic Standards
To have a major in mathematics approved for graduation, you must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (2.75 to student teach) in the math courses you select to satisfy the requirements of the major. In addition, you must achieve a grade of C or better in at least 15 credits in required courses numbered 300 or above. These standards apply regardless of a declaration of academic bankruptcy. The department chair may allow exceptions on a conditional basis.

Additional for Teacher Certification:

1. A minimum grade point average of 2.75.

2. Elementary education majors are required to take Math 228, 338, Math Ed 228, 338 and Math Ed 345.

3. Enrollment caps are in effect for teacher certification. Contact the Mathematics Department early for entrance requirements and application procedures. Also see information about the Professional Education Program and secondary education curriculum for teacher certification in the Education section of this catalog.

Test-Out and Credit-by-Exam Policy
The principal test-out procedure for mathematics is the UW System Mathematics Placement Exam. You are placed in math courses based on that exam and may place out of the mathematics requirement. 

1. If you do not feel the placement test has accurately reflected your ability, you may retake the test once, OR you may take the final exam for any general degree requirement (GDR) math course. If you score 70% or higher, you will be exempt from that course.

2. You may also use AP (Advanced Placement) scores to receive advanced placement and credit-by-exam. If you score a 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB exam, you can receive credit for Math 120. If you score a 3 or higher on the AP Calculus BC exam, you can receive credit for both Math 120 and 121.

3. If you took calculus in high school but did not take the AP exam, you may be placed directly into Math 121 at the discretion of the department chair.  If you earn a grade of B or better in 121, you will receive retroactive credit for 120.

Master of Science in Teaching (Mathematics)
Is offered in cooperation with UW-Oshkosh. You can get more information from the department office, (715) 346-2120, or mathcis@uwsp.edu.