Degrees

Undergraduate Programs

 BS: Mathematics-39
MATH141, 142, 215, 240, 286, 315, 355; STAT340 and at least
12 credits in additional courses chosen in consultation with a
Mathematics Department advisor from MATH271, 389, 405, 408,
426, 431, 432, 441, 442, 475, 487, 495, CPTR436. Students in a
teacher certification program are required to take MATH475. A
major field test in mathematics is required during the senior year.
Cognate Course: CPTR125

Major in Mathematical Studies-30
MATH141, 142, 215, 240 and at least 15 credits in additional
courses chosen in consultation with a Mathematics Department
advisor from STAT340, CPTR125, MATH271, 286, 315, 355,
389, 405, 408, 426, 431, 432, 441, 442, 475, 487, 495, CPTR436.
A major field test in mathematics is required during the senior
year. This major is available only as a second major, to those taking
a major in another field.

Minor in Mathematics-20
MATH141, 142, 215 and at least 9 credits in additional courses
chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor from
MATH240, 286, 315, 355, 389, 405, 408, 426, 431, 432, 441, 442,
475, 487, 495; STAT340, CPTR436. Students in a teacher certification
program are required to take MATH355, 475, STAT340.

BS: Mathematics Education-30
MATH141, 142, 215, 240, 355, 475; STAT285, 340 and one
additional course chosen in consultation with a Mathematics
Department advisor from MATH286, 426. This major is available
only to those who are obtaining elementary or secondary teacher
certification. A major field test in mathematics is required during
the senior year.
Cognate Course: CPTR125

Minor in Mathematics Education-20
MATH145, 167, 182, 215, 220, 355, STAT285. This minor is
available only to those obtaining elementary teacher certification.
The regular minor listed above will also suffice for elementary
certification.

Minor in Mathematics of Economics and Finance-20
MATH141, 142, 215, 286, STAT285. 340. This minor is available
only to students obtaining a degree in the School of Business.

Behavioral Neuroscience
The Department of Mathematics is a participant in the Behavioral
Neuroscience program funded by the National Science
Foundation. For more details, see p. 109.

Special Requirements and Placement Test

Sequential Course Numbering. All courses with more than one
course number must be taken sequentially.

Non-overlapping Credit Restrictions. Because there is substantial
overlap in material covered in the following groups of courses,
no student is granted credit (other than general elective credit)
in more than one course from each group:
1. MATH141, 182 (Calculus I, Calculus with Applications)
2. MATH145, 166, 168 (Reasoning with Functions, Precalculus
Algebra, Precalculus)

Minimum grade for prerequisites, except for MATH141, is C-.
Mathematics Placement Examination
(MPE). See p. 36 for information on the MPE and the General
Education Mathematics requirement. The MPE score is valid
as a prerequisite for mathematics courses for 3 years after it is earned. 
 

Graduate Programs

MS: Mathematics and Science
The Department of Mathematics collaborates with the
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in this degree.
See Mathematics and Science, p. 154.

Endorsement: Middle School Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics collaborates with the School of
Education and the Berrien County Intermediate School District
to administer the Alternative Certification Experimental Program
(Math Endorsement Program) for Middle School Educators.
Applications to this Program are initially screened by the School
of Education and the Department of Mathematics, and then go
through the regular Andrews admissions process. Courses are
listed below under "Mathematics Education." Inquiries should be
directed to Larry Burton (269) 471-3465, burton@andrews.edu;
Lynelle Weldon (269) 471-3866, weldon@andrews.edu; or Judy
Wheeler (269) 471-7725 ext. 302, jwheele@remc11.k12.mi.us.