Mathematics, B.S.

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Opportunities for persons with liberal arts degrees in mathematics exist in government and private industry, particularly in the areas of actuarial science, statistics, and mathematical analysis of computational and other scientific systems. For more information contact the Mathematics Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 52-58 Credits

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test

Additional mathematics-related concentration: (18 cr.)

One of the pre-approved programs (list available through the department) or individualized program approved by the department.
Thesis optional; will replace one course in concentration. See department for thesis guidelines.
Courses are ordinarily expected to be at the 300 or 400 level.

Cognate Requirements 3 Credits

CSC 121 - Introduction to Computing and the Web (3 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
A minimum grade of C in all courses for the major requirements listed above.
Students must take and perform satisfactorily on one of the following examinations and have the score reported to the Mathematics Department:
1. Major Field Achievement Test (from ETS).
2. GRE Subject Matter Test.
3. First examination in the Actuarial Test sequence.
MAT 496 will not satisfy the 300/400 level advanced mathematics requirement.