{"id":29,"date":"2017-10-25T18:27:29","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T18:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/mathematics\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:16:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:16:42","slug":"undergraduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/mathematics\/undergraduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The undergraduate programs in the mathematics department introduce central ideas in a variety of areas in mathematics. Our formula for success is:<\/p>\n<p><em>critical thinking + rigorous reasoning = enhanced problem-solving ability<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Mathematics program provides students with a variety of courses that establish a mathematician\u2019s mentality, and upon completion of any of our programs, students are equipped for exciting careers as well as graduate study.<\/p>\n<p>Mathematics, at its core, exists as a means to reveal and explain patterns, whether the pattern appears as electrical impulses in an animal&#8217;s nervous system, as fluctuations in stock market prices, or as fine detail of an abstract geometric figure. Studying mathematics leads to a variety of exciting professional careers in research, engineering, programming, business, government services, or as teachers at all levels.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-mathematics\/\">Minor in Mathematics<\/a> is available, a great addition to almost any other major. This minor is a nineteen-credit program that has coursework in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Geometry, and more. Students interested in a minor in mathematics should contact Chair Dr. Bogdan Nita at <a href=\"mailto:nitab@montclair.edu\">nitab@montclair.edu<\/a> or Assistant Chair <a href=\"\/~greensteins\">Dr. Steven Greenstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Undergraduate Degrees<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-mathematics\/\">BS in Mathematics Major<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A minimum of 120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA. However, more than 120 credits may be required depending upon the major field of study.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"\/admissions\/\">Apply Now<span class=\"a11y-label\"> for BS in Mathematics Major<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/mathematics-bs\/\">View Catalog<span class=\"a11y-label\"> for BS in Mathematics Major<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-mathematics\/\">BS in Mathematics with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"\/admissions\/\">Apply Now<span class=\"a11y-label\"> for BS in Mathematics with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/teacher-certification-mathematics-elementary-grades-k-6\/\">View Catalog<span class=\"a11y-label\"> for BS in Mathematics with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-mathematics\/\">BS in Mathematics, Mathematics Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Mathematics (Preschool \u2013 Grade 12)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Students who wish to pursue P-12 teacher certification must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"\/admissions\/\">Apply Now<span class=\"a11y-label\"> for BS in Mathematics, Mathematics Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Mathematics (Preschool \u2013 Grade 12)<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/mathematics-education-concentration-teacher-certification-preschool-grade-12-bs\/\">View Catalog<span class=\"a11y-label\"> for BS in Mathematics, Mathematics Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Mathematics (Preschool \u2013 Grade 12)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Undergraduate Double-Degree Options<\/h2>\n<p>Our programs are flexible, allowing for double-degree and specialized track opportunities, while maintaining a four year graduation plan. With proper advising, it&#8217;s possible to complete a Bachelors in Mathematics with the following degrees in four years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anthropology<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Philosophy<\/li>\n<li>Political Science<\/li>\n<li>Sociology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mathematics majors also routinely undertake a second major in areas such as Computer Science and Arts\/Music\/Theater. These usually take more than 120 credits in total, but with careful planning and advising, we can help optimize the plan and get you to graduate at the earliest possible date. If you are interested in these or other similar options, please reach out to Bogdan Nita at <a href=\"mailto:nitab@montclair.edu\">nitab@montclair.edu<\/a> for more information. Undergraduate-Graduate Five-Year Degrees<\/p>\n<p>Our programs allow for double-degree opportunities in which students could earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree within a span of five years. For instance, we have specific plans that allow students to complete the following three undergraduate-graduate degrees in five years, through proper advising:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BS (Math) \/ MS (Math)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">BS (Math) \/ MAT (P-12 Teaching of Mathematics and of Students with Disabilities)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">BS (Math) \/ MAT (K-6 Teaching of Mathematics and of Students with Disabilities)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>BS (Math) \/ MS (Applied Math)<\/li>\n<li>BS (Math) \/ MA (Social Research and Analysis)<\/li>\n<li>BS (Math) \/ MBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in these or other similar options learn more on the <a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-mathematics\/\">Academics Website<\/a>, please reach out to Bogdan Nita at <a href=\"mailto:nitab@montclair.edu\">nitab@montclair.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>Undergraduate Math Degree Tracks<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Math department suggests several tracks for students so they may make the most of their education and pursue mathematics in a way that fulfills their own dreams and aligns with their interests. We recommend the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Industry track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Public Service\/ Community Engagement track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Theoretical math track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Networks and Complexity track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Math &amp; Art<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"\/mathematics\/undergraduate-degree-tracks\/\">Degree Tracks<\/a><\/span>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<h3>For questions about undergraduate programs in mathematics, contact:<\/h3>\n<p class='a11y-label'>\n<!-- fetch cache:  4.73 ms -->\n<!-- decode:  0.02 ms -->\n<!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Bogdan Nita profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/887\/user\/bogdan.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/887\/user\/bogdan.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~nitab\">Bogdan Nita<\/a><\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7261\">973-655-7261<\/a><\/dd><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:nitab@montclair.edu\">nitab@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Center for Computing and Information Science, 425N2<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\n<div class=\"link-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/mathematics\/advising\/\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/mathematics\/research\/\">Research Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/mathematics\/scholarships\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The undergraduate programs in the mathematics department introduce central ideas in a variety of areas in mathematics. 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