The Bachelor of Arts in mathematics degree program offers students a combination of rigorous mathematical training with the flexibility of a liberal arts education. The B.A. offers the same core requirements as the B.S. program but offers more choices in mathematics and free electives. The flexibility offered by this degree program makes it an excellent choice for students pursuing dual majors or double majors in other fields.
You can study one of the world’s oldest and most consequential sciences alongside accomplished mathematicians, statisticians and educators who have won prestigious honors, including a Grammy Award and MacArthur “genius” grant. You’ll enjoy many small, specialized classes that will prepare you for a wide range of careers. This department has produced many winners of the prestigious Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.
The bachelor of arts degree with the mathematics major may offer a broader liberal arts program than the bachelor of science degree programs. By a careful selection of electives, students can shape this major into a preparation for graduate school, business, or industry.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Language Course | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Inquiry Course | 4 | |
| MATH 400 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 445 or CS 410C or CS 410P | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB or Introduction to Scientific Programming/C or Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Language Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 528 | Multidimensional Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 539 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 527 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 545 or MATH 645 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra for Applications | 4 |
| MATH 761 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Writing Intensive Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 767 | One-Dimensional Real Analysis | 4 |
| MATH Elective Course | 4 | |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Writing Intensive Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 797 or MATH 799 | Senior Seminar or Senior Thesis | 4 |
| MATH Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 129 | |
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
In all courses used to satisfy the requirements for its major programs, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics requires that a student earn a grade of C- or better and have an overall grade-point average of at least 2.00 in these courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required MATH Courses | ||
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 445 | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB | 4 |
| or CS 410P | Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python | |
| or CS 410C | Introduction to Scientific Programming/C | |
| MATH 527 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 1 | 4 |
| MATH 528 | Multidimensional Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
| MATH 539 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 545 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 645 | Linear Algebra for Applications | |
| MATH 761 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 767 | One-Dimensional Real Analysis | 4 |
| THREE approved MATH courses, selected in consultation with the academic advisor | 12 | |
| Capstone: Select one of the following | ||
| MATH 797 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| MATH 799 | Senior Thesis | 2 or 4 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| Foreign language requirement as defined by the University for all B.A. degrees. | ||
| Total Credits | 58-60 | |
The full Linearity sequence, MATH 525 and MATH 526, may be used to replace the MATH 527, MATH 528, and MATH 545 / MATH 645 requirements.
MATH 525 may be used to replace the MATH 545 or MATH 645 requirement.
