Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, offered by the Department of Mathematics, provides a solid mathematical foundation and also allows for the most flexibility. This program prepares students for a variety of jobs in business and industry, as well as for graduate study in fields related to mathematics.

Campus Location and Program Code

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: ST-MATH-BA

Distinction in Major

To graduate with distinction in this major, a student must satisfy the following criteria:

• Achieve a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
• Achieve a minimum 3.50 major GPA
• Achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA in the following courses:
  • MATH 3098
  • MATH 3131
  • MATH 3151
• Achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA in one of the following courses:
  • MATH 3043
  • MATH 3044
  • MATH 3101
  • MATH 3132
  • Any 4000-level course other than Individual Study

Accelerated Programs

Accelerated programs provide a pathway for students to pursue both an undergraduate degree and an advanced degree in a shorter amount of time. The following accelerated programs are available for students in the BA in Mathematics:

• BA in Mathematics / MEd in Middle Grades Education with a Concentration in Mathematics
• BA in Mathematics / MEd in Middle Grades Education with a Concentration in Mathematics and Language Arts
• BA in Mathematics / MEd in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics Education
• BA in Mathematics / MS in Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

1. University Requirements (123 total credit hours)
   • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
   • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
     • MATH 3096: Introduction to Modern Algebra
     • MATH 4096: Senior Problem Solving
   • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
   • Students who complete CST majors receive a waiver for 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
   • Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
2. College Requirements
   • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
   • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
   • A minimum of 6 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above) CLA credits.
   • Successful completion or waiver from the second level of a foreign language.
   • Complete a one-credit first-year seminar or transfer seminar.
3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (56-57 credit hours)
   • At least 7 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple.
   • At least 7 Math courses must be completed at Temple.
   • Required courses include:
     • Computer Programming course: Select one of the following:
       • CIS 1051: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
       • CIS 1951: Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
       • CIS 1057: Computer Programming in C
       • CIS 1068: Program Design and Abstraction
       • CIS 1968: Honors Program Design and Abstraction
     • Mathematics courses:
       • MATH 1041: Calculus I
       • MATH 1941: Honors Calculus I
       • MATH 1042: Calculus II
       • MATH 1942: Honors Calculus II
       • MATH 2043: Calculus III
       • MATH 2943: Honors Calculus III
       • MATH 2101: Linear Algebra
       • MATH 2103: Linear Algebra with Computer Lab
       • MATH 2111: Basic Concepts of Math
       • MATH 3031: Probability Theory
       • MATH 3096: Introduction to Modern Algebra (WI)
       • MATH 3131: Real Analysis
       • MATH 3151: Complex Analysis
       • MATH 4096: Senior Problem Solving (WI)
     • Three Mathematics electives at the 3000 level or above
     • Physics courses: Select one of the following:
       • PHYS 1061: Elementary Classical Physics I
       • PHYS 1961: Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F)
       • PHYS 2021: General Physics I (F)
       • PHYS 2921: Honors General Physics I (F)
       • PHYS 1062: Elementary Classical Physics II
       • PHYS 1962: Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S)
       • PHYS 2022: General Physics II (S)
       • PHYS 2922: Honors General Physics II (S)

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the Academic Year

The plan of study is outlined over four years, with specific courses recommended for each semester.

• Year 1
  • Fall: MATH 1041 (Calculus I), Computer Programming course, SCTC 1001 (CST First-Year Seminar), ENG 0802 (Analytical Reading and Writing), Elective
  • Spring: MATH 1042 (Calculus II), Physics course, IH 0851 (Intellectual Heritage I), GenEd Breadth Course, Elective
• Year 2
  • Fall: MATH 2043 (Calculus III), MATH 2101 (Linear Algebra), Physics course, IH 0852 (Intellectual Heritage II), Elective
  • Spring: MATH 2111 (Basic Concepts of Math), MATH 3031 (Probability Theory), GenEd Breadth Course, GenEd Breadth Course, Elective
• Year 3
  • Fall: MATH 3131 (Real Analysis), 3000+ Mathematics Elective, Foreign Language 1001, GenEd Breadth Course, Elective
  • Spring: MATH 3151 (Complex Analysis), MATH 3096 (Introduction to Modern Algebra), 3000+ Mathematics Elective, Foreign Language 1002, GenEd Breadth Course
• Year 4
  • Fall: 3000+ Mathematics Elective, Upper-level CLA Course, Elective, Elective, Elective
  • Spring: MATH 4096 (Senior Problem Solving), Upper-level CLA Course, Elective, Elective, Elective

Accelerated Programs

Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in less time than the traditional route. Available accelerated programs include:

• Middle Grades Education MEd with Mathematics concentration
• Middle Grades Education MEd Mathematics and Language Arts concentration
• Secondary Education MEd with Mathematics Education concentration