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Programs of Study
Mathematics Curriculum
The Department of Mathematics offers a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics, a minor in mathematics and in mathematics education, and an undergraduate dual-degree program in engineering in coordination with The George Washington University School of Engineering. In conjunction with the Department of Education, it offers a master of science degree and a 15-credit post-baccalaureate certificate, both in secondary mathematics education.Mathematics Major, B.A.
A bachelor's degree in mathematics will prepare you for graduate school or for immediate employment in government or industry. Our major will introduce you to basic and advanced courses in both pure and applied mathematics. The mathematics major can be combined with other disciplines (such as biology, chemistry, economics, management, and psychology) in a double-major program.Secondary Education Certification
Mathematics majors may wish to obtain certification to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Students in the secondary education program receive certification to teach in Maryland upon graduation.Requirements for the Mathematics Major
• MATH 112 Applied Statistics • MATH 201-203 Calculus I, II, III • MATH 207 Discrete Mathematics • MATH 304 Differential Equations or MATH 351 Probability & Statistics • MATH 320 Modeling & Simulation or MATH 456 Numerical Analysis • MATH 333 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics • MATH 339 Linear Algebra • MATH 440 Abstract Algebra • MATH 453 Intro to Real Analysis • MATH 470 Senior Seminar: The History of Mathematics • CSCI 284 Computer Science IMathematics Minor
A minor in mathematics will introduce students to the two major strands of mathematics, the continuous and the discrete. Students will then have the opportunity to explore an area of interest in greater depth. The minor is a perfect complement to just about any other major at Hood.Mathematics Education Minor
This six-course minor is designed for early childhood, elementary, or special education majors who have a special interest in mathematics. It combines courses in mathematics for elementary school with more traditional courses like calculus and statistics.Engineering Dual Degree, B.A./B.S.
Engineering is a profession that offers many opportunities to both men and women. A liberal arts background combined with the engineering program gives a student an added academic dimension.In cooperation with George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Hood offers a five-year dual degree program in engineering. Students spend the first three years at Hood as mathematics majors, taking the core courses in math and science and courses in the humanities and social sciences. At the end of the three years at Hood, students transfer to George Washington University into one of the engineering programs offered there, provided that they complete the designated required courses with a grade of C or better and are recommended by the adviser of this program, the chair of the Department of Mathematics. Advisers at both Hood and George Washington University work together to assist in this transfer agreement.
At the successful completion of the five-year program, the student is eligible to receive two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Hood College and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering from George Washington University.
M.S. in Mathematics Education
This brand-new program has two tracks: one for middle school teachers (or those who do not hold an undergraduate degree in mathematics) and one for high school teachers (or those whose undergraduate work was in mathematics). Designed for working teachers, it combines courses in education and mathematics to give teachers more depth in mathematics as well as in the theory and practice of teaching. Courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening, and in summer. See the Graduate School Web site for more detailed information.Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Mathematics Education
Hood offers a 15-credit certificate as a professional development program for current math teachers. Students in this program take mathematics and education courses that address Maryland's Core Learning Goals in mathematics. For more information, contact the Department of Mathematics.See the Hood College Catalog for detailed information about programs and courses.