Bachelor of Science in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
A degree in mathematics is useful for those seeking careers in teaching, research, the sciences, or business and government. The traditional Mathematics major is particularly appropriate if you plan to teach or enter professional school, or if you seek an interesting major within the liberal arts. The Applied Mathematics major is suggested if you plan a career in actuarial work, industrial mathematics or statistics.
Requirements for the Mathematics Major
All University College undergraduate students must satisfy the same general-education requirements; for information on those, press here. To complete the Mathematics major, you must also complete:
- Calculus I, II, III, and IV (Math 155, 156, 253, and 256) and;
- 18 units of 300- and 400-level mathematics courses.
Students are also encouraged to take Math 3101, Foundations for Higher Mathematics. This is a day school course designed to introduce students to the language and convention sof mathematical discourse. University College math majors may enroll in this course at the University College tuition rate. In addition, you should select relevant courses in the social and physical sciences to complement and augment your major. To see the printable Degree Requirement Worksheet, click here. For a printable Application for Admission to the degree program, click here.
Requirements for the Applied Mathematics Major
All University College undergraduate students must satisfy the same general-education requirements; for information on those, click here. To complete the Applied Mathematics Major, you must also complete:
- Calculus I, II, III, and IV (Math 155, 156, 253, and 256) and;
- Math U20-133 (Programming in C);
- 18 units of 300- and 400-level mathematics courses, including Math U20-301 and 309; of the remaining four courses, three must be at the 400 level.
As in the traditional major, you should select additional courses in the social and physical sciences that relate to your career interests. To see the printable Degree Requirement Worksheet, click here.
For a printable Application for Admission to the degree program, press here.
Requirements for Applied Mathematics Certificate
To learn about the undergraduate Applied Mathematics Certificate, press here.
For more information on the Mathematics majors or Certificate, contact University College of Arts and Sciences at ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu, or call (314) 935-6777.
