| MAJOR AND MINOR PROGRAMS |
| Computer Science |
| The major in Computer Science prepares a student for employment in business, industry, or government and for further study in computer science or a cognate field. The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347 - 7700. |
| Mathematics |
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The major in Mathematics provides the student with a good
preparation for graduate study in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics,
or operation research as well as for many industrial positions as a
mathematical analyst/programmer.
With electives in business, this is excellent preparation for actuarial careers. The Mathematics curriculum is also designed to provide students with opportunity to study areas of application such as economics, natural science, and psychology which will deepen their understanding of the role of mathematics. |
| Teaching of Mathematics (Mathematics Education) |
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The major in the Teaching of Mathematics provides the
necessary preparation for secondary school mathematics teaching. When
supplemented with a computer science minor, it is sufficient preparation for
many jobs in industry as a mathematical
analyst or programmer.
This program is adequate preparation for graduate work in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. The Teaching of Mathematics Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). |
| Double Major in Mathematics and Computer Science |
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A double major in
mathematics and computer science is the fulfillment of the degree requirements
in both majors concurrently. To earn a degree with a double major in mathematics and computer science, the student must fulfill all of the requirements of both degree programs. A double in mathematics and computer science does not imply a dual degree in mathematics and compute sciences. One diploma will be awarded, but a notation recognizing the completion of a second major will be posted on the student permanent academic record. To be eligible to pursuer a double major in mathematics and computer science, a student must have completed a minimum of sixty (60) semester hour of course work with a 2.500 cumulative GPA. As a minimum, the course work must include CS 161, CS 171, CS 201, M 153, M 163, and M 215. The student must have a B average (3.000) in all mathematics and computer science courses that have been taken. Under special circumstances, the Department chair, upon the recommendation of the Double Major contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and the complete the appropriate forms with the office of Records and Registration. |
| Minor in Computer Science |
| Minors in Computer Science must satisfactorily complete each of the following Mathematics and Computer Science courses with at least a “C”: M153, M163, M208, or M309, M215, CS161, CS171, CS201, and CS 202 (twenty-four semester hours). |
| Minor in Mathematics |
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Minor in Mathematics must satisfactorily complete
the following Mathematics and Computer Science courses: M 153, M 163, M 207 or
M 305, M 208 or M 309, M 215,
M 306,
M 314,
and CS 171 or
an approved programming language. (twenty-four semester hours). |
| Contact Information |
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Dr. James E. Keller, Mathematics Program Coordinator Phone: 803-536-8675 Email: jkeller3@scsu.edu |
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Dr. Nikunja Swain, Computer Science Program Coordinator Phone: 803-536-8866 Email: swain@scsu.edu |
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Mr. Sam McDonald, Mathematics Education Program Coordinator Phone: 803-536-8681 Email: mcdonald@scsu.edu |