• Degree Requirements

  The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics prepares students for careers in academia, K-12 education, and a myriad of jobs requiring a balance of analytical and interpersonal abilities. In addition to a strong mathematics core curriculum, this degree helps to strengthen communication and critical thinking skills.

  Admission Requirements

  • Complete the Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.

  Graduation Requirements

  • Complete the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
  • Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
  • All mathematics majors must take a standardized test of knowledge of mathematics approved by the mathematics faculty for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness. There is no minimum score required for graduation. This test will normally be taken during the senior year.
  • All mathematics majors must complete a portfolio demonstrating their mathematics knowledge. There is no grade for this requirement. The portfolio will normally be submitted in the semester of graduation.
  • Complete the following major requirements:

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credits
  Core Courses
  MATH A251	Calculus I	4-6
  or MATH A251F	F.A.T. Calculus I
  MATH A252	Calculus II	4-6
  or MATH A252F	F.A.T. Calculus II
  MATH A253	Calculus III	4
  MATH A264	Introduction to the Mathematics Major	1
  MATH A265	Fundamentals of Mathematics	3
  MATH A306	Discrete Methods	3
  MATH A314	Linear Algebra	3
  MATH A401	Introduction to Real Analysis	3
  MATH A405	Introduction to Abstract Algebra	3
  MATH A420	Historical Mathematics	3
  Analysis and Topology
  Select one of the following:		3
  MATH A410	Introduction to Complex Analysis
  MATH A430	Concepts of Topology
  MATH A431	Introduction to Differential Geometry
  Applied Math
  Select one of the following:		3
  MATH A302	Ordinary Differential Equations
  MATH A426	Numerical Analysis
  MATH A432	Partial Differential Equations
  PHYS/BIOL/CHEM A456	Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
  Statistics
  Select one of the following:		3-4
  STAT A307	Probability and Statistics
  STAT A308	Intermediate Statistics for the Sciences
  STAT A402	Scientific Sampling
  STAT A403	Regression Analysis
  STAT A407	Time Series Analysis
  STAT A410	Statistical Methods
  Other Mathematics Courses
  Select one of the following:		3
  MATH A305	Introduction to Geometries
  MATH A309	Introduction to Number Theory
  Select any 6 additional credits from any of the four categories above.		6
  Additional Courses
  PHIL A101	Introduction to Logic	3
  Select 6 credits from the following (a WRTG GER plus one additional selection):		6
  WRTG A212	Writing and the Professions
  WRTG A213	Writing and the Sciences
  WRTG A214	Arguing Across Contexts
  ENGL A311	Writing in Public Life
  ENGL A312	Technical Writing and Design
  ENGL A313	Professional Writing
  ENGL A414	Research Writing
  Select 6 credits from the following:		6
  COMM A111	Fundamentals of Oral Communication
  COMM A235	Small Group Communication
  COMM A237	Interpersonal Communication
  COMM A241	Public Speaking
  COMM A305	Intercultural Communication
  COMM A330	Collaboration and Group Decision Making
  COMM A335	Communication and Conflict
  COMM A340	Nonverbal Communication
  COMM A341	Advanced Public Speaking
  COMM A350	Communication in the Workplace
  COMM A450	Communication and Leadership
  THR A121	Fundamentals of Acting
  Mathematics Capstone Experience
  Select 1-3 credits from the following:		1-3
  MATH A495A	Mathematics Practicum 1
  MATH A495B	Mathematics or Statistics Internship 1
  MATH A496	Advanced Readings in Mathematics 1
  MATH A498	Individual Research 1
  Total		65-72

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   A maximum of 6 credits of MATH A495A, MATH A495B, MATH A496 and MATH A498 may be applied to the degree requirements.

  A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper-division.

  Honors in Mathematics

  The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in mathematics. In order to receive honors in mathematics, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet the requirements for Graduation with Honors as outlined in the catalog;
  • Meet the requirements for a BA/BS in Mathematics;
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 in the major requirements;
  • Complete a minimum of 12 upper-division credits required for the major in residence.

• Degree Requirements

  The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics prepares students for careers in academia, technology, business and the sciences. In addition to a strong mathematics core curriculum, this degree offers the opportunity to explore how mathematics is applied through concentrations in statistics, finance, physics, computer science, pre-data science, or another approved discipline as a bridge to a future career.

  Admission Requirements

  • Complete the Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.

  Graduation Requirements

  • Complete the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
  • Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
  • Take a standardized test of knowledge of mathematics approved by the mathematics faculty for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness. There is no minimum score required for graduation. This test will normally be taken during the senior year.
  • Complete a portfolio demonstrating their mathematics knowledge. There is no grade for this requirement. The portfolio will normally be submitted in the semester of graduation.
  • Complete the following major requirements:

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credits
  Core Courses
  MATH A251	Calculus I	4-6
  or MATH A251F	F.A.T. Calculus I
  MATH A252	Calculus II	4-6
  or MATH A252F	F.A.T. Calculus II
  MATH A253	Calculus III	4
  MATH A264	Introduction to the Mathematics Major	1
  MATH A265	Fundamentals of Mathematics	3
  MATH A306	Discrete Methods	3
  MATH A314	Linear Algebra	3
  MATH A401	Introduction to Real Analysis	3
  MATH A405	Introduction to Abstract Algebra	3
  Analysis and Topology
  Select one of the following:		3
  MATH A410	Introduction to Complex Analysis
  MATH A430	Concepts of Topology
  MATH A431	Introduction to Differential Geometry
  Applied Math
  Select one of the following:		3
  MATH A302	Ordinary Differential Equations
  MATH A432	Partial Differential Equations
  MATH A426	Numerical Analysis
  PHYS/BIOL/CHEM A456	Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
  Statistics
  Select one of the following: 2		3-4
  STAT A307	Probability and Statistics 2
  STAT A308	Intermediate Statistics for the Sciences 2
  STAT A402	Scientific Sampling 2
  STAT A403	Regression Analysis 2
  STAT A407	Time Series Analysis
  STAT A410	Statistical Methods
  Other Mathematics Course
  Select one of the following: 2		3
  MATH A305	Introduction to Geometries
  MATH A309	Introduction to Number Theory
  MATH A420	Historical Mathematics
  Select 6 additional credits from the four categories above. 2		6
  Select from one of the following options:		12-20
  Option 1: Statistics (12 credits)
  Complete 12 additional credits not already selected from the statistics list above
  Option 2: Physics (14 credits)
  PHYS A211	General Physics I
  PHYS A211L	General Physics I Laboratory
  PHYS A212	General Physics II
  PHYS A212L	General Physics II Laboratory
  Complete 6 additional credits of PHYS courses at the 300-level or higher
  Option 3: Computer Science (16 credits)
  CSCE A101	Introduction to Computer Science
  CSCE A201	Computer Programming I
  Complete 9 additional credits of CSCE courses at the 200-level or higher
  Option 4: Finance (18 credits)
  BA A325	Corporate Finance
  BADA A110	Computer Concepts in Business
  ECON A227	Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business
  Complete 9 credits of upper-division finance courses from the list below:
  BA A380	Investment Management
  BA A385	Intermediate Financial Management
  BA A427	International Finance
  BA A451	Advanced Investment Strategies
  BA A452	Financial Derivatives
  Option 5: Pre-Data Science (20 credits) 2
  CSCE A101	Introduction to Computer Science
  CSCE A201	Computer Programming I
  CSCE A211	Computer Programming II
  CSCE A311	Data Structures and Algorithms
  CSCE A360	Database Systems
  Complete one of the following courses not already selected from a list above:
  CSCE A415	Machine Learning
  CSCE A462	Data Mining
  STAT A407	Time Series Analysis
  Option 6: Concentration in another discipline involving mathematics (15 credits) 3
  Complete 15 credits from a departmentally-approved list, of which 6 credits must be upper-division.
  Mathematics Capstone Experience		1
  Select from one of the following options.
  MATH A495A	Mathematics Practicum 1
  MATH A495B	Mathematics or Statistics Internship 1
  MATH A496	Advanced Readings in Mathematics 1
  MATH A498	Individual Research 1
  Total		59-72

  ¹

  A maximum of 6 credits of MATH A495A, MATH A495B, MATH A496 and MATH A498 may be applied to the degree requirements.

  ²

  If completing Option 5 (Pre-Data Science), STAT A307 is required to complete the Statistics degree requirement, STAT A308 is required to complete the "Other Mathematics Course" requirement (this course is not listed above because it is not a choice for students pursuing other Options), and STAT A402 and STAT A403 are required to complete the 6 additional credits requirement.

  ³

  Completion of Option 6 requires consultation with an advisor and a proposal for the choice of discipline and courses that is subject to approval by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Students considering Option 6 should be aware that additional prerequisites for courses that are accepted for Option 6 may result in a total credit count that exceeds 15 credits.

  A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper-division.

  Honors in Mathematics

  The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in mathematics. In order to receive honors in mathematics, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet the requirements for Graduation with Honors as outlined in the catalog;
  • Meet the requirements for a BS in Mathematics;
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 in the major requirements;
  • Complete a minimum of 12 upper-division credits required for the major in residence.

Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in Mathematics must complete the following requirements.  A total of 18 credits is required for the minor, 6 of which must be approved upper division Mathematics courses.

• Requirements

  Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in mathematics must complete the following requirements.

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credits
  MATH A251	Calculus I	4-6
  or MATH A251F	F.A.T. Calculus I
  MATH A252	Calculus II	4-6
  or MATH A252F	F.A.T. Calculus II
  Complete at least 10 credits from the following, of which 6 must be at the upper-division level:		10
  MATH A253	Calculus III
  MATH A261	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
  MATH A264	Introduction to the Mathematics Major
  MATH A265	Fundamentals of Mathematics
  MATH A302	Ordinary Differential Equations
  MATH A305	Introduction to Geometries
  MATH A306	Discrete Methods
  MATH A309	Introduction to Number Theory
  MATH A314	Linear Algebra
  MATH A401	Introduction to Real Analysis
  MATH A405	Introduction to Abstract Algebra
  MATH A410	Introduction to Complex Analysis
  MATH A420	Historical Mathematics
  MATH A424	Advanced Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis
  MATH A425	Advanced Engineering Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations and Complex Variables
  MATH A426	Numerical Analysis
  MATH A430	Concepts of Topology
  MATH A431	Introduction to Differential Geometry
  MATH A432	Partial Differential Equations
  STAT A307	Probability and Statistics
  Total		18-22

  A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor, of which 6 must be approved upper-division mathematics credits.