Mathematics Degree and Requirements
The mathematics department offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Bachelor of Science
Students interested in pursuing a career in math or science should enroll in the Bachelor of Science program.
Requirements: 10 mathematics courses beyond the introductory year of calculus, including the following:
MATH 211 Calculus III
MATH 212 Differential Equations
MATH 213 Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 280 Logic, Sets and Proofs
MATH 308 Real Analysis I
MATH 320 Abstract Algebra I
Four other300-level mathematics electives.
Plus:
Physics 211 and 212
Two additional laboratory science courses
Bachelor of Arts
Students with strong interests outside of science and mathematics might prefer the Bachelor of Arts program.
Requirements: 8 mathematics courses beyond the introductory year of calculus, including the following:
MATH 211 Calculus III
MATH 213 Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 280 Logic, Sets and Proofs
MATH 308 Real Analysis I
MATH 320 Abstract Algebra I
Three 300-level mathematics electives
Plus: One related course, which may be a fourth 300-level mathematics course or any course in which mathematics plays a significant role at a reasonable level of sophistication. The mathematics department maintains a list of all acceptable courses.
Concentration Areas
In either the B.S. or B.A. program it is possible to obtain a designation on the transcript indicating a Concentration in Pure Mathematics or a Concentration in Statistics by choosing electives appropriately.
Economics and Mathematics
Students with a strong interest in economics and mathematics can consider the ECMA B.S. major from the Interdisciplinary Studies in Economics and Mathematics program.
Mathematics Education Certification
Students interested in teaching mathematics at the middle school or high school level may choose to pursue the PA Certification to teach Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12).
Requirements: Students earn Pennsylvania Secondary Teacher Certification by selecting their 200 and 300-level electives appropriately to fulfill the requirements for a BA or BS in mathematics, taking courses in the Education Department, and satisfying state minimums on the PRAXIS exams. Read more about the courses to fulfill the requirement for secondary certification in mathematics.
Mathematics Minor
Students may complete a minor in mathematics by taking either:
- four courses numbered 211 or higher, one of which must be at the 300-level, or
- three courses numbered 211 or higher, two of which must be at the 300-level.
Students with an appropriate selection of courses may receive a minor designated as statistics or applied mathematics/modeling. For more information about the requirements for a minor go to the Course Catalog.
