An Overview of the 4 Math Majors

Each of the 4 Math Majors has its own advantages; see which one appeals to you. We list some of the salient points of each degree. Click on the links to see the full requirements. Advanced Math courses are those numbered 200 or higher. Students who have completed the two-year 170 sequence automatically receive credit for Math 235.

A two-year calculus sequence could be any of the following.

Math 141, 142, 143, 164, 165
Math 161, 162, 164, 165
Math 171Q, 172Q, 173Q, 174Q

Honors BA

Our most intensive degree.
Requires the two-year 170Q sequence, or the sequence of Math 161, 162, 164, 165, 235.
Requires Math 236H, 240H, and 265H.
Requires 2 graduate courses, and 2 other advanced Math courses.
Students must complete an independent research project.
Students must satisfy the upper level writing requirement.

BS

For serious math students, but not as demanding as the Honors BA.
Any two-year calculus sequence is permitted.
Requires Math 235, 236, 240, 265, and 282.
Requires 4 additional advanced math courses.
Requires 2 additional courses with advanced math content.
Students must satisfy the upper level writing requirement.

BA

Our most flexible major. Very suitable for double majors, or those who would like to design their own program.
Within the B.A. in Mathematics, the department has tracks for those with interests in Financial Mathematics, Teaching, Mathematical Biology, or Actuarial Science.
Any two-year calculus sequence is permitted.
Requires Math 235 and either 236 or 240.
Requires one of Math 201, 255, 263, 265, 282, or 285.
Requires 3 additional advanced math courses.
Requires 2 additional courses with advanced math content.
Students must satisfy the upper level writing requirement.

BS in Applied Math

For students with a special interest in applications.
Any two-year calculus sequence is permitted.
Requires Math 201, 235, 265, and 282.
Requires Physics 121 and 122.
Requires 3 additional advanced math courses.
Requires 2 additional courses with advanced math content.
Students must satisfy the upper level writing requirement.