Degrees

The Department of Mathematical and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. Well-trained mathematicians are in demand in many sectors of society including business, finance, education, computing, and government. Our degree programs also prepare students for graduate study in Mathematical Sciences and satisfies NCATE standards, preparing students to teach mathematics at the high school level.

 

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

  • 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 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:
    Core Courses
    MATH A251Calculus I4-6
    or MATH A251F F.A.T. Calculus I
    MATH A252Calculus II4-6
    or MATH A252F F.A.T. Calculus II
    MATH A253Calculus III4
    MATH A264Introduction to the Mathematics Major1
    MATH A265Fundamentals of Mathematics3
    MATH A306Discrete Methods3
    MATH A314Linear Algebra3
    MATH A401Introduction to Real Analysis3
    MATH A405Introduction to Abstract Algebra3
    MATH A420Historical Mathematics3
    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 A101Introduction to Logic3
    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
    Total65-72
    1

     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.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

  • 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 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:
    Core Courses
    MATH A251Calculus I4-6
    or MATH A251F F.A.T. Calculus I
    MATH A252Calculus II4-6
    or MATH A252F F.A.T. Calculus II
    MATH A253Calculus III4
    MATH A264Introduction to the Mathematics Major1
    MATH A265Fundamentals of Mathematics3
    MATH A306Discrete Methods3
    MATH A314Linear Algebra3
    MATH A401Introduction to Real Analysis3
    MATH A405Introduction to Abstract Algebra3
    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: 23-4
    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: 23
    MATH A305
    Introduction to Geometries
    MATH A309
    Introduction to Number Theory
    MATH A420
    Historical Mathematics
    Select 6 additional credits from the four categories above. 26
    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 Experience1
    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
    Total59-72
    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.

Minor in Mathematics

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.

    MATH A251Calculus I4-6
    or MATH A251F F.A.T. Calculus I
    MATH A252Calculus II4-6
    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
    Total18-22

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

Academic Advisors 

Jordan Goodwin

Jordan Goodwin (last names starting with A - M)
Academic Advisor

Working Remotely
ph: (907) 786-0346
jgoodwin3@alaska.edu

David House, Academic Advisor for Mathematics & Statistics, and Natural Sciences

David House (last names starting with N - Z)
Academic Advisor

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ph: (907) 786-4378
dhouse4@alaska.edu