Degrees Offered:
- B.A.: Mathematics, Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics
- B.S.: Mathematics
- Minors: Mathematics, Statistics
Four-Year Course Plans:
The Department of Mathematics has created detailed information related to future course offerings and 4-year educational plans for students to follow during their Wittenberg academic careers. This information provides a useful framework for students and their advisors to create a four-year educational path. Learn More
Course Listings:
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Degree Requirements:
Mathematics Major (B.A.): 43 credits
- Required in Mathematics - 34 credits:
- Required: MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 210, and MATH 261
- Electives: Sixteen credits selected from one of the two tracks below:
- Mathematics: One of MATH 212 or MATH 215, one of MATH 365 or MATH 370, plus four MATH credits at the 300-level, and four additional credits at or above the 200-level from MATH, COMP or DATA
- Mathematical Science with a Concentration in Statistics: MATH 228, any two of DATA 229, DATA 327, DATA 337, or MATH 328, plus four additional credits at or above the 200-level from MATH, COMP or DATA
- Senior Capstone Experience: Two or more credits from one of the following: MATH 460, MATH 490 or MATH 499
- Required in Computer Science - 5 credits:
- COMP 150
- Required in Data Science - 4 credits:
- DATA 227
Mathematics Major (B.S.): 63 credits
- Required in Mathematics - 42 credits:
- Required: MATH 201, 202, 210, 212, 215, 261, 365 and 370
- Electives: Eight additional credits in mathematics which must include at least one 300-level course
- Senior Capstone Experience: Two or more credits from one of the following: MATH 460, 490 or 499. Note: majors considering graduate school in math are strongly encouraged to complete a senior independent study (MATH 490) or a research project/honors thesis (MATH 499)
- Required in Computer Science - 9 credits:
- COMP 150 (5 credits)
- one additional COMP course numbered 250 or above
- Required in Data Science - 4 credits:
- DATA 227
- Required in Other Departments - 8 credits:
- A sequence of courses in one department (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Psychology, or another approved by the department) that is approved by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Mathematics Minor: 25 credits
- Required in Mathematics - 16-20 credits:
- MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 210,
- One course from: DATA 227, MATH 215, MATH 228, MATH 260 or MATH 261
- One additional MATH course (of at least four credits) numbered 200 or above
- Required in Computer Science - 5 credits:
- COMP 150
Statistics Minor: 20 or 24 credits
- Required in Mathematics/Data Science - 20 or 24 credits:
- MATH 131 or MATH 201/202
- DATA 227
- MATH 228
- Any two courses selected from DATA 327, DATA 337, or MATH 328.
Departmental Honors
If you are a high achieving student who desires to pursue Departmental Honors in Mathematics, review the requirements here.
Important Notice About Dual Major and Minors Obtained From Our Department