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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Mathematical Sciences

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Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Option 1. General (22-23)

 

 

At least two mathematical sciences courses

  • At least two mathematical sciences courses chosen from STAT 350 or from MATH courses numbered above MATH 333. At least one of these must be numbered above MATH 419 (6-7).

Note

Six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.

Option 2. Applied Mathematics (21-22)

 Six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.

 At least one mathematics course numbered above MATH 419.  Credits: 3

Two of the following (6-7)

Option 3. Mathematics Education (29-31)

Provided that MATH 416 is not chosen as an elective, this option meets the minimal mathematics requirement for an endorsement to teach mathematics in grades 9-12 in Illinois. Provided that neither MATH 360 nor MATH 416 is chosen as an elective, and provided that the student also completes MATH 410, this option meets the minimal mathematics requirement for an endorsement to teach mathematics in grades 6-8 in Illinois. Students should contact the department for information about alternative ways of obtaining an endorsement which do not necessarily involve a minor.

Six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.

Select from the following (7-9)

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