Is the IU East BA in Natural Science Worth Pursuing?

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The discussion revolves around the value of pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Science with a concentration in mathematics from Indiana University East. Participants explore the perceived rigor and focus of the program, as well as the general worth of a B.A. degree in this context.

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  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the worth of the B.A. degree, suggesting it resembles an associate degree more than a bachelor's due to the perceived weakness of the math curriculum.
  • Another participant, who previously majored in mathematics, expresses a negative view of the program's focus and rigor, describing it as unfocused and weak based on the course schedule.
  • There is a request for firsthand experience from current students in the program, indicating a desire for more personal insights into its value.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express skepticism about the program's value, with multiple competing views on its rigor and focus. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall worth of the degree.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the course schedule and their personal experiences, but there are no detailed evaluations of specific courses or outcomes associated with the degree.

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Greetings,

I see that Indiana University East offers the new titular degree with a concentration in mathematics. Is anyone in this program? Is a B. A. degree worth having?

Thanks,

Gimblestitch
 
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Gimblestitch said:
Greetings,

I see that Indiana University East offers the new titular degree with a concentration in mathematics. Is anyone in this program? Is a B. A. degree worth having?

Thanks,

Gimblestitch

There's nothing wrong with a B.A degree, that said this B.A degree seems like an associates degree more than a bachelors. The level of math is quite weak.
 
Thanks. Are you in that program?
 
Gimblestitch said:
Thanks. Are you in that program?

Nope, just checked the courses required.
 
okay. I was a maths major there several years ago, but got tired of proofs~
 
Gimblestitch said:
okay. I was a maths major there several years ago, but got tired of proofs~

You probably have all the Math done then, other than math models. It looks like a really unfocused and weak degree from the course schedule, I wouldn't recommend it.
 

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