Mathematics Major: Concentration in Actuarial Studies
Admission Requirements for the Mathematics Major
Rigorous high school coursework and strong SAT scores with above average grades in mathematics and computer science courses.
Requirements for Mathematics Major: Concentration in Actuarial Studies
Core Courses Math Major: 22 credits (including Ancillary)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Requirements for the Concentration in Actuarial Sciences: 19 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MA-304 | Data Analysis | 4 |
| MA-380 | Probability | 3 |
| MA-382 | Actuarial Preparation Workshop | 3 |
| MA-425 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Ancillary Requirements: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC-110 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC-120 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC-200 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC-201 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| BA-210 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| BA-220 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| BA-316 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BA-404 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| CS-265 | Database Applications | 3 |
| CS-135 | Programming for Non-CS Majors | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Total Credits: 71
MA-200, MA-201 and MA-240 must be completed with grades of at least C- by the end of the sophomore year. A student may only retake any of these courses at most once to increase a grade below C-; and may retake at most two of these courses to increase a grade below C-.
Students are required to meet with their department advisor to review their upcoming semester academic choices. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
Department of Mathematics: Mathematics Major Concentration in Actuarial Sciences Sample Timeline for Completion of Degree
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CS-135 | Programming for Non-CS Majors (QR) | 3 |
| EC-110 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| LASC | First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| EC-120 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| BA-210 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MA-304 | Data Analysis | 4 |
| MA-382 | Actuarial Preparation Workshop | 3 |
| BA-220 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MA-380 | Probability | 3 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CS-265 | Database Applications | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (TLC) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP LAB) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| EC-200 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BA-316 | Financial Management | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (ICW) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (HBS) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| EC-201 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (DIV) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| BA-404 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MA-425 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |