The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics requires a minimum of 120 hours of coursework, with a minimum of  35 credits of MATH courses, including those in a specific BA concentration. In addition, 18 hours of course work in a specific related area must be included.

BA in Mathematics with a concentration in Pure Mathematics

Prepares students for further study in mathematics at the graduate level, for jobs in the service or public sectors where a high level of quantitative skills is prerequisite, particularly in the financial industry, or with further pedagogical training for careers as secondary educators.   The concentration provides the foundations for an appreciation of the broad area of modern mathematics namely topology/geometry, algebra and analysis.

BA in Mathematics with a concentration in Applied Mathematics

 Prepares students for further study in mathematics at the graduate level, for jobs in industrial, service or public sectors where a high level of quantitative skills is prerequisite.  Examples of such career path include technical mathematicians, and financial analysts.    The concentration provides the foundation for an understanding of the theoretical and computational principles of applied mathematics with an emphasis on modeling real world phenomena. 

BA in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics 

Prepares students for further study in statistics at the graduate level, for jobs in industrial, service or public sectors where a knowledge of statistics is prerequisite.  Examples of such career path include business or financial analysts, data scientists, or market researchers.    The concentration provides the foundation for understanding of both the theory and applications of statistics, including the application of statistical methodology to real world problems and the proficient use of statistics software. 

For the Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, a minimum of 35 credits of MATH courses, including those in a specific BA concentration must be completed. In addition, 18 hours of course work in a specific related area must be included.

Pure Mathematics Concentration Course List

The following courses are required:
MATH 1840 Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or MATH 1860 Single Variable Calculus II
MATH 1890    Elementary Linear Algebra or MATH 2890 Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra
MATH 2850 Elementary Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2190 Foundations of Mathematics or MATH 3190 Introduction To Mathematical Analysis

Pure Mathematics Concentration courses   

MATH 2860 Elementary Differential Equations    
MATH 4330 Abstract Algebra I    
MATH 4820 Introduction To Real Analysis I    
MATH 4880 Complex Variables    
Select two of the following    
    MATH 4300 Linear Algebra I    
    MATH 4450 Introduction To Topology I    
    MATH 4540 Classical Differential Geometry I    
    MATH 4830 Introduction To Real Analysis II    
    MATH 4340 Abstract Algebra II
One advanced MATH elective course for 3 credits 3000 or 4000 level approved by the advisor    

RELATED COURSES IN BACHELOR OF ARTS

The 18 semester hours of related area course (at 2000 to 4000 levels) should be chosen according to the interests of the student in view of his or her anticipated career in mathematics. The B.A. degree is awarded to those students who choose a related area in the humanities or social sciences, such as economics, foreign language, philosophy and psychology, or education.

Choices include courses numbered 2000 to 4990 for the following departments:  AMST, ARTH, COMM, DST, FILM, GEPL, GLST, HIST, HON, LST, PHIL, PSC, PSY, REL, SOC, THR, WGST; or courses numbered 3000 to 4990 for the following departments:  CLC, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HUM, JAPN, LAT, LING, SPAN; plus AFST 2100 to 4990, ANTH 2100 to 4990, ART 1080 to 4990, ECON 1150, 1200, 2000 to 4000, FLAN 3440, 2260, 2270, 2280, 2410, 2420, 2610, 2620, 3000 to 4000, excluding MUS 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, 3050, 3090, 3130, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3170, 3180, 3190, 3800, 4800.

APPLIED MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION COURSE LIST

The following courses are required:
MATH 1840 Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or MATH 1860 Single Variable Calculus II
MATH 1890    Elementary Linear Algebra or MATH 2890 Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra
MATH 2850 Elementary Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2190 Foundations of Mathematics or MATH 3190 Introduction To Mathematical Analysis

Applied Mathematics Concentration Courses

MATH 3320 Introduction To Abstract Algebra or MATH 4330 Abstract Algebra I
MATH 2860 Elementary Differential Equations    
MATH 4300 Linear Algebra I or MATH 4350 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 4820 Introduction To Real Analysis I or MATH 4880 Complex Variables
Select one of the following two-semester sequences:
    MATH 4710 Methods Of Numerical Analysis I & MATH 4720 Methods Of Numerical Analysis II            
   MATH 4740  Advanced Applied Mathematics I & MATH 4750 Advanced Applied Mathematics II    
One advanced MATH elective course for 3 credits 3000 or 4000 level approved by the advisor  

RELATED COURSES IN BACHELOR OF ARTS

The 18 semester hours of related area course (at 2000 to 4000 levels) should be chosen according to the interests of the student in view of his or her anticipated career in mathematics. The B.A. degree is awarded to those students who choose a related area in the humanities or social sciences, such as economics, foreign language, philosophy and psychology, or education.

Choices include courses numbered 2000 to 4990 for the following departments:  AMST, ARTH, COMM, DST, FILM, GEPL, GLST, HIST, HON, LST, PHIL, PSC, PSY, REL, SOC, THR, WGST; or courses numbered 3000 to 4990 for the following departments:  CLC, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HUM, JAPN, LAT, LING, SPAN; plus AFST 2100 to 4990, ANTH 2100 to 4990, ART 1080 to 4990, ECON 1150, 1200, 2000 to 4000, FLAN 3440, 2260, 2270, 2280, 2410, 2420, 2610, 2620, 3000 to 4000, excluding MUS 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, 3050, 3090, 3130, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3170, 3180, 3190, 3800, 4800.

Statistics CONCENTRATION COURSE LIST

The following courses are required:
MATH 1840 Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or MATH 1860 Single Variable Calculus II
MATH 1890    Elementary Linear Algebra or MATH 2890 Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra
MATH 2850 Elementary Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2190 Foundations of Mathematics or MATH 3190 Introduction To Mathematical Analysis

Statistics Concentration Courses

MATH 3610 Statistical Methods I    
MATH 3620 Statistical Methods II    
MATH 4350 Applied Linear Algebra    
MATH 4600 Advanced Statistical Methods I    
MATH 4610 Applications Of Statistics II    
MATH 4680 Introduction To Theory Of Probability    
MATH 4690 Introduction To Mathematical Statistics   

Related Courses in Bachelor of Arts

The 18 semester hours of related area course (at 2000 to 4000 levels) should be chosen according to the interests of the student in view of his or her anticipated career in mathematics. The B.A. degree is awarded to those students who choose a related area in the humanities or social sciences, such as economics, foreign language, philosophy and psychology, or education.

Choices include courses numbered 2000 to 4990 for the following departments:  AMST, ARTH, COMM, DST, FILM, GEPL, GLST, HIST, HON, LST, PHIL, PSC, PSY, REL, SOC, THR, WGST; or courses numbered 3000 to 4990 for the following departments:  CLC, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HUM, JAPN, LAT, LING, SPAN; plus AFST 2100 to 4990, ANTH 2100 to 4990, ART 1080 to 4990, ECON 1150, 1200, 2000 to 4000, FLAN 3440, 2260, 2270, 2280, 2410, 2420, 2610, 2620, 3000 to 4000, excluding MUS 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, 3050, 3090, 3130, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3170, 3180, 3190, 3800, 4800.

Bachelor of Art In Mathematics: Concentration: Pure Mathematics

Below is a sample plan of study.  Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

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 Recommended 3000/4000 elective

Bachelor of Art in Mathematics: Concentration: Applied Mathematics

Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

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May take MATH 4330 instead in fall semester.

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 May take MATH 4820 instead in fall semester

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 May take MATH 4300 instead in fall semester

Bachelor of Art in Mathematics: Concentration: Statistics

Below is a sample program of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

• PLO 1. Students will produce and judge the validity of rigorous mathematical arguments.
• PLO 2. Students will explain and illustrate mathematical ideas and arguments.
• PLO 3. Students will read and construct mathematical proofs.
• PLO 4. Students will construct proofs and/or derivations of mathematical statements.