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Mathematics Series 1520

Mathematics Series, 1520

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

  1. Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics.

    or

  2. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

The total course work in either A or B above must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite.

Related Information

Associated Group Standard

Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.

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