Oct 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematics Major BA


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The mathematics program provides a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics’ theoretical and applied aspects of mathematics necessary for various professional careers. The flexibility within the third and fourth years enables mathematics majors to concentrate on areas of their interest. Students can choose curricula emphasizing mathematics’ role, which will be critical to them later. The program prepares a major for many different careers, including actuarial science, algorithm design, computer information systems, data science, economics, education, finance, government, law, insurance, manufacturing, medicine, psychology, scientific computing, software development, public health, and consulting, marketing, and statistics.

In addition to the required mathematics core courses, including Math US 5A and 5B, students must take 9 credits of Mathematics electives at the 300 level or higher.

All math courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or higher.

You can find detailed info regarding the mathematics program at the site http://www.umassd.edu/cas/math/undergraduate-programs/

 

 

Additional Requirements


The mathematics BA degree is designed for students seeking a well-rounded academic experience and the successful completion of the degree also requires:

  • PHY 113 (Classical Physics I) and PHY 114 (Classical Physics II)
  • 3 credits of a science elective at the level taken by majors, in addition to PHY 113 and PHY 114
  • ENL 101 (Critical Reading & Writing I) & ENL 102 (Critical Reading & Writing II)
  • Foreign Language coursework through 202-level
  • 6 credits of literature
  • 9 credits of Humanities (no more than 6 in one department)
  • 12 credits of Social Science (no more than 6 in one department)

Students must complete 30 credits at the 300 level or higher; these courses include Math, Technical, and Science electives.  A student must also complete the College Studies and University Studies requirements for their degree.

You can find detailed info regarding the University Studies at the site https://www.umassd.edu/universitystudies/.

Total credits: 120


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