Mapping your Mathematics Major

Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your mathematics major.

The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a mathematics major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.

Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser. 

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College CatalogDepartment of MathematicsMathematics (B.A.)

Year One

Fall Semester 

Credits

MATH 201 Calculus I

4

FYS 101 First Year Seminar

3

Core- Foreign language 101             

4

ENGL 100 Elements of Composition

4

 

15

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH 202 Calculus 2

4

MATH 207Discrete Math  

3

Core- Foreign Language 102

4

Core –Social and Behavioral Analysis

3

Core – Health and Wellness/PE

1

 

15

Year Two

Fall Semester

Credits

MATH 253 Multivariable Calculus

4

CS 201 Computer Science I

4

Core- Scientific Thought, lab

4

Core- Philosophical Inquiry
 

3

Core – Health and Wellness/PE
 

1

 

16

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH 213Statistical Concepts & Methods

4

Core -  Literary Analysis

3

Core- Visual & Performing Arts

3

Core- Historical Analysis

3

Elective

3

 

16

Year Three

Fall Semester

Credits

MATH 333 Intro to Abstract Math   

3

MATH 339 Abstract Algebra

3

Core- Scientific Thought, nonlab

3

Elective 

3

Elective 

3

Elective 

1

 

16

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH Elective

3

MATH 453 Real Analysis
 

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

 

15

Year Four

Fall Semester

Credits

MATH Elective

3

MATH 470 Senior Seminar

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

1

 

16

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH 440 Abstract Algebra             

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

 

15

 

Total Credits = 124

The above plan is based on Calculus I mathematics placement. Student begins major courses in first year, first semester. 

Electives may be Honors program courses, a minor, additional major courses, or another subject of interest. 

There is flexibility for interchanging the schedule of some mathematics courses, as well as core courses and electives.  

Students majoring in mathematics: 

  • Meet the Core-Quantitative Literary by taking MATH 201 or MATH 213.  

  • Meet the Core-Global Perspectives requirement by taking the MATH 470 Senior Seminar. 

 

Year One

Fall Semester 

Credits

MATH 201 Calculus I

4

FYS 101 First Year Seminar

3

Core- Foreign language 101             

4

ENGL 100 Elements of Composition

4

 

15

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH 202 Calculus 2

4

MATH 207Discrete Math  

3

Core- Foreign Language 102

4

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

3

Core – Health and Wellness/PE

1

 

15

Year Two

Fall Semester

Credits

MATH 253 Multivariable Calculus

4

CS 201 Computer Science I

4

Core- Scientific Thought, lab

4

EDUC 204Education Diverse Society

3

Core – Philosophical Inquiry
 

1

 

16

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH 213Statistical Concepts & Methods

4

MATH 320 Modeling & Simulation

3

Core- Visual & Performing Arts

3

Core- Historical Analysis

3

EDUC 308 Student Dev, Diff, Lrng   

3

 

16

Year Three

Fall Semester

Credits

MATH 333 Intro to Abstract Math   

3

MATH 339 Abstract Algebra

3

EDUC 409 Secondary Read Cont Area Pt1

3

EDUC 413 Teaching & Learning

3

Core – Scientific Thought, nonlab   

3

Core- Health and Wellness/PE

1

 

16

Spring Semester

Credits

MATH 306 Geometry         

3

MATH 453 Real Analysis
 

3

EDUC 412 Secondary Rd Cont Area Pt2

3

EDUC 445 Secondary Inst Asses       

3

Core - Literary Analysis      

3

Elective 

3

 

18

Year Four

Fall Semester

Credits

MATH 409 Number Theory

3

MATH 470 Senior Seminar

3

EDUC 400 Phase II Internship/Sem  

3

EDUC 411 Educational Methods

3

EDUC 469 Inclusion/Instruction

3

Elective

1

 

16

Spring Semester

Credits

EDUC 401 Phase III Seminar             

3

EDUC 419 Teaching Internship

9

 

12

 

Total Credits = 124

 

The above plan is based on Calculus I mathematics placement. Student begins major courses in first year, first semester. Students must meet requirements to begin Phase I of the secondary education program in fall of year three. There is flexibility for interchanging the schedule of some mathematics courses, as well as core courses and electives.  

Students majoring in mathematics with secondary education: 

  • Meet the Core-Quantitative Literary by taking MATH 201 or MATH 213.  

  • Meet the Core- Social and Behavioral Analysis by taking PSY 101. 

  • Meet the Core-Global Perspectives requirement by taking the MATH 470 Senior Seminar. 

Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence

The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment. 

Cultivate

Explore your Major and Related Occupations

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Explore careers in mathematics through the Hood College website. Explore the backgrounds of faculty and learn about course offerings.

Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for a computer science specific internship.

Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either internship or employment related.

Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either math internship or employment related. Be sure to include your research skills.

Visit the What Can I Do With the Major?, and the CareerOneStop websites.

Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the least squares math club.

Obtain an Internship, to gain work experience and college credit.

If you have already completed an internship consider doing a second internship experience, to gain additional work experience and/or college credit.

Take the Focus 2 Career Assessment to learn more about additional areas of career interest.

If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest.

 

 

Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume.

 

 

 

Engage

Locally and Globally 

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the least squares math club.

Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page.

Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the computer science field.

Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the computer science field.

 

Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the computer science field.

Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework.

 

 

 

Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search.

 

 

 

Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the computer science field.

 

Prepare

For Post-Graduation Success

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn more about not-for-profit agencies that provide low or no-cost services to those in need.

Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries.

Attend Chamber of Commerce industry related events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these.

Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. Register in advance for this event in Handshake.

 

Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus.

Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need computer science interns.

Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who are recruiting new hires.

 

If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field.

Attend conferences of professional associations.

Attend conferences of professional associations.

 

Consider taking an exploratory micro-internship in your field of interest. Learn more about the Career Centers partnership with Parker Dewey micro-internships.

Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest.

 
  • Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
  • Meet regularly with your academic adviser
  • Work with tutors at the Writing Center
  • Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships

Learn more about careers in mathematics: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/mathematics/

  • Research:
    • Theoretical
    • Applied
  • Mathematical specialties:
    • Modeling and simulation
    • Numerical methods and analysis
    • Statistics and probability
    • Engineering analysis
    • Differential equations
    • Operations research
    • Discrete mathematics
  • Functional Areas Include:
    • Accounting and finance
    • Computer programming
    • Computer systems
    • Analysis operations
    • Sales and marketing management
    • Actuarial science
    • Engineering
    • Analysis and control of processes
    • Optimization and scheduling of resources
  • State government agencies
  • Federal government

Explore more career opportunities in mathematics: https://www.onetonline.org/

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