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Mathematics (MT)
Professors: R. J. Kolesar, L. J. Schneider, D. M. Olson, C.
R. Spitznagel, P. L. Shick, M. Kirschenbaum, B. K. D’Ambrosia; Associate
Professors: D. L. Stenson, F. J. Fuglister, D. A. Norris (Chair),
P. B. Chen; Assistant Professors: D. J. Horwath, J. L. Moreno,
B. Foreman, M. T. Edwards; Visiting Assistant Professor: J. Howald,
P. A. Richardson
Major Programs
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers two major programs
in mathematics. The department also offers computer science programs described
in the separate section on Computer Science (CS).
The major in mathematics leading to the bachelor of science
degree prepares students for graduate study or for immediate employment
after completion of the degree. It is designed to give students a broad
background in classical mathematics, while remaining flexible enough to
allow students to tailor the program to meet the needs of their career
objectives. Graduates have entered graduate programs in mathematics, statistics,
and operations research at many leading universities, while others have
entered into a variety of employment situations – as computer programmers,
systems analysts, actuarial trainees, statisticians, and teachers. Other
graduates have entered professional schools in law, medicine, and business.
The major in teaching mathematics leading to the bachelor
of arts degree combines mathematics and education courses for licensure
to teach Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) mathematics.
Teaching Licensure
The mathematics courses necessary for licensure to teach Adolescent to
Young Adult (AYA) mathematics are the same as those required for the bachelor
of arts major in teaching mathematics.
For Middle Childhood (MC) licensure, the mathematics curriculum content
courses are MT 122, 135, 160, 241, 251, and 6 credit hours chosen from
CS 101, 201; MT 118, 120, 136, and 162.
For Early Childhood (EC) licensure, the mathematics curriculum content
courses are MT 160, 171 and 171L.
In all cases, the content-area courses for licensure (mathematics and/or
computer science) must be completed with a minimum average of 2.7 and
a minimum grade of C in each course.
Major and Minor Requirements
Major in Mathematics: 50 semester hours. CS
201, CS 201L; MT 135, 136, 233, 341, 342, 372, 420, 431, 441, 452,
and four more MT courses numbered 400-479.
A comprehensive examination is required.
Major in Teaching Mathematics: 38 hours. CS 201,
CS 201L; MT 135, 136, 233, 330, 341, 342, 372, 420, 450, and 469.
Required Support Sequence:
34 hours. ED 100, 186, 201, 253, 255, 337, 350, 427, 405C, 444C;
PS/ED 262.
A comprehensive examination
is required.
Minor in Mathematics: 24 hours. MT 135, 136, 233,
and four MT courses numbered 300-379 and/or 400-479. MT 330 and
431 cannot both count toward the minor.
Minor in Probability and Statistics: 25 hours.
MT 135, 136, 233, 342, 420, 421, 422.
NOTE: Students who
minor in probability and statistics cannot use MT 421 or MT 422
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Interdisciplinary Concentration
The department offers a concentration in mathematics to those economics
majors completing MT 233, 420, and two mathematics electives numbered
above 300. Similarly, B.S. mathematics majors may earn a concentration
in economics by successfully completing EC 301, 302, 410, and one other
upper-division economics elective. Students seeking this interdisciplinary
concentration should consult with the chair of the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science.
Other Programs
The department has a five year program with Case Western Reserve University
whereby a student can earn a B.S. in mathematics at John Carroll in four
years and in one additional year earn an M.S. in operations research from
Case. Students interested in this program should consult with the chair
of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the end of their
second year.
The department also offers programs leading to the M.A and M.S. in mathematics.
Program requirements and course descriptions are published in the Graduate
School Bulletin.
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