Program Overview

Mathematics Major

The Mathematics Major allows students to explore numbers, shapes, probabilities, and ideas. Mathematics is valued for its precision and elegance and is also an essential source for scientific endeavors. In this major, students will take core courses like calculus, matrices and linear equations, advanced calculus, abstract algebra, linear algebra, computer programming, and statistics, and they will be able to choose from six concentrations to focus their studies further.

At a Glance

• Degree type: Bachelor of Science
• Format: On campus
• Part of: College of Natural Sciences
• Competitive major?: No
• Accelerated option?: Yes, for some concentrations

Concentrations

A concentration allows students to specialize in a certain area within their major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that they may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.

Concentration Options

• Actuarial Science: Students will train in the use of mathematics, statistics, and economics to analyze and plan for uncertainties and risks. They will also be qualified to take the first two credentialing actuarial examinations.
• Applied Mathematics: Students will focus on the application of mathematics in other disciplines. In particular, they will receive training in numerical analysis, mathematical modeling, statistics, and computing.
• Computational Mathematics: The Computational Mathematics Concentration prepares students both for careers in industry and graduate work in mathematics. The course work in this concentration emphasizes mathematics that underlies the computational sciences.
• General Mathematics: This concentration is perfect if students want to combine mathematics with other academic areas, such as business, law, computer science, or statistics. An accelerated degree option is available.
• Mathematics Education: The Mathematics Education Concentration is designed to prepare students to teach mathematics through the high school level, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. An accelerated degree option is available.

Career Options

Depending on their mathematics focus, students will graduate with career options that range from traditional to non-traditional. They will be prepared for a wide variety of occupations in business, industry, government, and education. Some potential career paths include:

• Applied Mathematician
• Actuary
• Statistician
• Data Analyst
• Financial Analyst/Advisor
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Mortgage Officer
• Market Analyst
• Math Teacher

Related Majors and Graduate Programs

• Related CSU majors: Data Science, B.S., Statistics, B.S.
• Related CSU graduate programs: M.S. Mathematics, M.Fin. Finance, M.Acc. Accountancy, Ph.D. Mathematics