what math course will i need to take at merrimack

What are the admission requirements for Merrimack College?

Our dynamic curriculum will expose you to complex math through courses in calculus, algebra, geometry and differential equations. It will enhance your problem-solving abilities through …

How is the Merrimack College grade point average computed?

Whether your goal is to design a bridge, create a new molecule or model climate change, mathematics will help you investigate and make sense of the world. We’ll teach you the tools …

How many credits do you need to graduate with honors at Merrimack?

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0. Minimum number of credits to complete the minor: 20. Minor Requirements. A student in any major can earn a minor in mathematics by …

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This document lists those courses that we have already accepted in transfer as well as any that may still be under review. Current Merrimack College Students You must take the assessment …

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Why Math?

Our dynamic curriculum will expose you to complex math through courses in calculus, algebra, geometry and differential equations. It will enhance your problem-solving abilities through mastery of numerical analysis, modeling, simulation, probability and statistics.

Hands-on Learning

Our department can help you find part-time, paid internships and summer research projects. These are great ways for you to gain valuable real-world experience—and familiarize yourself with a given profession. IBM/Lotus, the National Security Agency, Milliman Actuaries and Electric Insurance are examples of recent placements for our math majors.

After Merrimack

As a mathematics major, you’ll be well equipped to pursue advanced studies in the field or to begin a career in industry, science or education. Recent graduates’ positions include:

The Curriculum

All mathematics majors take a combination of these required and elective courses to satisfy the 56-credit course requirement.

Credit Hours

Merrimack College’s policy on credit hours is in compliance with NECHE commission policy, which defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutional established equivalence that reasonably approximates not less than:

General Education Requirements

This curriculum provides all students, regardless of major, with a solid grounding in the arts and humanities, the sciences including mathematics and social sciences.

Optional Academic Programs and Activities

Merrimack College offers students multiple educational opportunities in optional programs and activities involving study off campus, or through various programs that accelerate academic progress.

Course Policies

There are a number of policies and procedures that must be followed in association with registering for courses; while taking courses; and in changing the status of a course. Additionally, the College’s grading policies and practices are described.

Grade Policies

A variety of grades appear on transcripts; the list of possible grades and their definitions appear below, followed by the definition of grade point average (GPA) and cumulative GPA.

Academic Status and Progress

Depending on the number of credits students take, they are classified as either full-time or part- time. Adding or dropping courses may change that classification; progress from freshman year to graduation depends on successfully completing credits and remaining in good academic standing.

Academic Honors and Graduation

Merrimack College recognizes academic excellence by naming students of high academic achievement to the Dean’s List, by designating them as Presidential Scholars, by conferring departmental honors, or by granting bachelor’s degrees cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude.

Early Childhood Education (PreK-2), additional license

Candidates for the add-on license in Early Childhood Education will already possess an initial license in another area, and are interested in the additional coursework to add the Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) license to their credentials. *This is not a full master’s option.

Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8), additional license

Candidates for the add-on license in Moderate Disabilities will already possess an initial license in Elementary Education (1-6), and are interested in the additional coursework to add the Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) license to their credentials. *This is not a full master’s option.

English as a Second Language (PreK-6), additional license

Candidates for the add-on license in English as a Second Language will already possess an initial license and are interested in the additional coursework to add the English as a Second Language (PreK-6) license to their credentials. *This is not a full master’s option.

Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) - Endorsement Only

Merrimack College offers Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) coursework and endorsement as part of our full bachelor’s and master’s teacher education programs in the Winston School of Education and Social Policy.