Program Overview:
The Mathematics program provides the conceptual and technical education that students need to compete in our highly technological society. Our programs prepare students for opportunities in industry, government work, or for graduate studies.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in every course required for their major. A grade below a C means that the student must repeat the course at Saint Rose until a grade of C or better results.
Students do not have to repeat an elective MAT course, provided that their cumulative index in mathematics courses is 2.0 or better before graduation.
At least one Upper Division elective courses (MAT 319, MAT 320, MAT 330, MAT 340, MAT 370, MAT 373, MAT 420, MAT 430, MAT 480, and MAT 482) is offered each semester according to faculty availability and student needs.
The faculty of the Mathematics Department builds mentoring relationships with students through support of student research, small class sizes, and informal meetings and discussions with students.
Program Contacts:
Dr. William Hardin
Mathematics Department Co-Chair
Email: hardinw@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Joanne Powers
Mathematics Department Co-Chair
Email: powersj@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Mathematics, BA
Program Requirements:
Major in Mathematics (47 credits):
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 122 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Year 1:
Fall (15 credits)
MAT 190 Calculus I (L07)* - 4 credits
CSC 202 Intro To Programming (L08)* - 4 credits
ENG 105 (L01) - 4 credits
Lib. Ed. (L06) - 3 credits
Spring (15 credits)
MAT 191 Calculus II* - 4 credits
MAT 240 Linear Algebra* - 3 credits
Lib. Ed. (L03) - 3 credits
ENG 106 (L04) - 4 credits
Phys. Ed. (L12) - 1 credit
Year 2:
Fall (15 credits)
MAT 220 Foundations of Mathematics* - 3 credits
MAT 201 Calculus III* - 4 credits
PHY 190 Physics (L09)* - 3 credits
PHY 190L Physics Lab (L09)* - 1 credit
Lib. Ed. (L05) - 3 credits
Phys. Ed. (L12) - 1 credit
Spring (18 credits)
MAT 302 Differential Equations - 3 credits
Lib. Ed. (L11) - 3 credits
Lib. Ed. (L10 Recommend ECO or BUS) - 3 credits
General Electives - 9 credits
Year 3:
Fall (15 credits)
MAT 410 Geometries* - 3 credits
MAT 372 Introduction to Probability* - 3 credits
Lib. Ed. (L02) - 3 credits
General Elective - 6 credits
Spring
MAT 401* - 3 credits
MAT Elective* - 3 Credits
Further Disiplinary Study (Lib Ed) - 3 credits
General Electives (Recommend Elementary Statistics) 6-7 credits
Year 4:
Fall
MAT 350 Abstract Algebra* - 3 credits
Math Elective* - 3 credits
General Electives - 9 credits
Spring
General Electives - 12 credits
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
All students are encouraged to complete an internship tailored to their specific interests in mathematics. The faculty of the Mathematics Department builds mentoring relationships with students through support of student research, small class sizes, and informal meetings and discussions with student. Faculty members belong to professional organizations including Mathematical Association of America, Association of Women in Mathematics, American Mathematical Society, and the Society for Mathematical Biology.
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
A degree in mathematics allows a wide range of professional career choices, and, because of the pervasive nature of mathematics, is strong preparation for employment in industry, government, or financial fields. The Mathematics program provides opportunities to obtain the knowledge and skills needed for a career as a businessperson, cost estimator, banker, statistician, actuary, computer systems analyst, or engineer.
Courses in various levels Analysis, Advanced Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Computer Programming, and Geometry, among many others, will prepare the student for graduate school and/or careers in many areas.
All students are encouraged to complete an internship tailored to their specific interests in mathematics.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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