Students earning a B.S. in Mathematics will acquire foundational knowledge in the field, as well as competency in the critical thinking, technological, and communication skills necessary for its application. The prevalent use of increasingly complex mathematical models in every STEM field (and beyond), has made facility with the language and techniques of mathematics a highly desirable skill. Graduating students are prepared for industry jobs in finance, tech, risk analysis, climate science, criminal justice, and the like, as well as teaching careers in secondary school or junior college. Typical destinations for students wishing to pursue graduate studies are biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, law, medicine, and of course, mathematics.

Curriculum

AP Credit Policies

Note: This degree has waivers for both Quantitative and Scientific core.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Note: This is only one possibility. Among other things, depending on initial math placement, which can range from MATH 100 to MATH 263, the schedule will look very different. Especially for students starting at MATH 161 or above, there is a lot of space to pursue a minor or even a second major.

College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements

All Undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to take two Writing Intensive courses (6 credit hours) as well as complete a foreign language requirement at 102-level or higher (3 credit hours) or a language competency test.  More information can be found here.

Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101.  SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101.  Nursing students in the Accelerated BSN program are not required to take core or UNIV 101.  You can find more information in the University Requirements area.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will have wide knowledge of and strong skills in using the methods and tools that form the foundation of math. These include calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations, as well as statistics and computer sciences.
• Students will acquire analytical and logical skills that form the basis of mathematical thinking and reasoning. These skills will enable problem solving, the abstraction to general principles from specific examples, and the ability to use formal mathematical language. Students will be able to apply these skills in a variety of contexts.
• Students will be fluent in the traditional mathematical subjects such as abstract algebra and real analysis. They will be able to use the methods and terminology in these field to read and write formal, logical proofs, and to communicate these both in writing and verbally.
• Students will understand how different sub-disciplines of mathematics fit together. They will be able to use their knowledge in a variety of modern applications, both within math and in related disciplines such as science, engineering and tech. They will also be able to place these in a historical context.