Admission Requirements for the Mathematics Major
Rigorous high school coursework with above-average grades in mathematics and/or 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 | Introduction to Programming | 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 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| EC-110 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| GenEd | First Year Seminar | 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 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| BA-210 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MA-304 | Data Analysis | 4 |
| MA-382 | Actuarial Preparation Workshop | 3 |
| BA-220 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MA-380 | Probability | 3 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CS-265 | Database Applications | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| EC-200 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BA-316 | Financial Management | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| EC-201 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| BA-404 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MA-425 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |