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Nov 21, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Mathematics, B.S.
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Graduates of the Mathematics program will have a strong background in mathematics with a specialization in either Information Systems, Cryptography, Secondary Education, or Intermediate Education. Students complete the mathematics core and additional mathematics courses tailored to their mathematical specialization which are complemented with minors in technology and additional support courses. Student with this degree will enter the job market with strong quantitative and technology skills after receiving formal training in analytic and algebraic techniques with a focus on crucial thinking and problem solving.
A fairly unique and innovative aspect of the Mathematics degree at Dakota State University allows students in other majors to obtain a Mathematics major in addition to their primary major thus expanding their employment opportunities and enhancing future income potential. Students obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from DSU only need to complete the Mathematics Core and the Mathematics component of the Mathematics with a specialization in Information Systems or Cryptography major to earn this as a second major.
Location(s): Madison Main Campus
Learning Outcomes
Plan of Study - Mathematics, Cryptography (BS) 24-25
Plan of Study - Mathematics, Information Systems (BS) 24-25
Plan of Study - Mathematics, Secondary Math Ed (BS) 24-25
Plan of Study - Mathematics, Intermediate Math Ed (BS) 24-25
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System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)
All majors must take MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.
Students who choose either of the education specializations must also take EPSY 210 and INED 211 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement. A grade of “C” or better is required in ENGL 101 , CMST 101 , EPSY 210 , INED 211 , and general education MATH.
Mathematics Component (12 Credits)
Students obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from DSU only need to complete the Mathematics Core and the Mathematics component of the Mathematics with a specialization in Information Systems or Cryptography major to earn this as a second major.
Choose one Specialization
Information Systems Specialization (78 Credits)
Students obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from DSU only need to complete the Mathematics Core and the Mathematics Component of the Information Systems Specialization to earn this as a second major.
Computer Information Systems Minor (18 Credits)
Choose one of the following Minors (18-20 Credits)
Students choose from one of the following minors: , , , , , or .
Electives* (18-20 Credits)
* One of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirements.
Cryptography Specialization (78 Credits)
Students obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from DSU only need to complete the Mathematics Core and the Mathematics Component of the Cryptography Specialization to earn this as a second major.
Computer Science Minor (18 Credits)
Cyber Operations Minor (18 credits)
Electives* (11 credits)
* One of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirements.
Intermediate Education Specialization (78 Credits)
Mathematics and Technology Component (20 Credits)
Professional Education Component (21 Credits)
All professional education courses require a grade of “C” or better.
Elective* (37 Credits)
* One of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirements.
Secondary Education Specialization (78 Credits)
Mathematics and Technology Component (28 credits)
Professional Education Component (20 credits)
All professional education courses require a grade of “C” or better.
Electives* (30 Credits)
* One of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirements.
Semester-long Student Teaching Experience
Teacher candidates complete a semester-long residency/student teaching experience during the final semester before graduation. Placements are made in districts with which the College of Education & Human Performance has a formal partnership and whose personnel are trained in the co-teaching model. Out-of-area placements are not granted for the residency/student teaching experience. Student teachers are encouraged to reach out to DSU’s Director of Field Services to learn more about the Advanced Student Teaching Permit, which allows an opportunity for student teachers to be paid during their student teaching experience.
Teaching Certification and Licensure
Dakota State University (DSU) Educator Preparation Programs are approved by the South Dakota State Board of Education. Dakota State University is a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. All students completing Teacher Certification programs through Dakota State University will be recommended for an initial South Dakota Teaching License regardless of the
state in which they reside while completing the coursework. Therefore, out-of-state applicants will want to verify the licensure and certification requirements for their state of interest.
Students who successfully complete Educator Preparation Programs at Dakota State University are eligible to receive a recommendation for the applicable teaching certification in the State of South Dakota. All education graduates are encouraged to apply for South Dakota certification immediately upon completion of their degree.
Teacher education graduates may also be eligible for Dakota State University recommendation for certification in other states. Teaching certification/licensure requirements vary among states. Dakota State University cannot confirm the graduate will be immediately certified outside of South Dakota and is researching certification/licensure outside of South Dakota. If you are seeking certification or licensure, you will want to contact the appropriate governing body in your state. The U.S. Department of Education hyperlink will help you learn more about certification in your state: http://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html. Please contact the College of Education Office and Human Performance regarding licensure certification outside of South Dakota at 605-256-5177.
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