Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

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

• Complete the Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.

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:

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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of modern mathematical subjects including all of algebra, analysis, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics.

• Demonstrate an ability to solve problems using skills such as deductive logic, data analysis, computation, modeling, connections, and other mathematical techniques.

• Demonstrate an ability to create mathematical proofs.

• Demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak about mathematics.

• Demonstrate cognizance of their mathematical knowledge, of mathematics around them, and of the benefit of continued study of mathematics.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the connections between mathematics and another discipline relying significantly on mathematics and recognize mathematical ideas embedded in other contexts.

Sample Plan

The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.

Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.

• Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
• GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
• Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
• Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
• Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
• Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.