Is the IU East BA in Natural Science Worth Pursuing?

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The discussion centers around the new Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in mathematics offered by Indiana University East. Participants express skepticism about the value of this degree, suggesting it resembles an associate degree due to its perceived lack of rigor in the math curriculum. One contributor, who previously majored in mathematics at the institution, notes that the course offerings appear unfocused and weak, ultimately advising against pursuing the degree. Overall, the sentiment leans toward questioning the degree's worth and academic strength.
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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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