“Math ideas have been leveraged to profound effect in many fields, putting you at the forefront. UM provides a welcoming and supportive learning environment.”
Samuel Watson (B.S. in Math and Physics, B.A. in Classics ‘08)
Faculty, Brown University
About the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.S. in Mathematics. Math majors study numbers, solve problems, think critically, and become proficient in the underlying language that flows through all of the sciences.
Students in the B.S. degree may choose an optional emphasis in statistics.
B.S. vs B.A. in Mathematics
Students can choose between the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics.
- The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree provides in-depth training in pure, discrete, or applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics and computer science, or finance and actuarial science. It is devised for students to pursue graduate training in mathematics or to undertake careers in mathematically oriented professions.
- The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree has a deeper and wider general education foundation and allows for greater compatibility with other areas of study. It has a required minor field of study or double major.
The Value of a Mathematics Degree
Students who major in mathematics are analytical thinkers who can solve problems in creative ways. They gain a broad knowledge of both theoretical and applied mathematics, and gain facility in the use of technology that can transfer their knowledge easily to other areas of inquiry.
Related careers in mathematics include research, information technology, engineering, finance, actuaries, accounting, banking, health, statistical analysts, national intelligence, education, and law.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S. in Mathematics
Emphases
Statistics
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
Minor
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
Degree Requirements
Students in the College of Liberal Arts earning the B.S. degree have a common set of 36-38 hours of general education. The specific courses taken to complete the categories of general education may differ between majors.
Categories of General Education:
- First Year Writing I, II
- English Literature Survey
- Fine or Performing Arts Appreciation
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
To see the details for these general education requirements, visit the UM online catalog or the degree sheet attached at the top of this webpage.
To enroll in Calculus I, the first course of the math major or minor, students must meet one of these prerequisites:
ACT mathematics score of 24 or higher (SATR 580)
ALEKS online math placement test score of 76 or higher
Grade of A or B in Math 121 and 123 (Algebra and Trig)
Grade of A or B in Math 125 (Basic Math for Science and Engineering)
Students in the B.S. in Mathematics program complete 42 credit hours of courses. Grades lower than a C on math courses will not be counted towards the math major.
- Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
- Math 263: Unified Calculus & Analytical Geometry III
- Math 264: Unified Calculus & Analytical Geometry IV
- Math 305: Foundations
- Math 319: Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Math 525: Modern Algebra I
- Math 555: Advanced Calculus I
1 of the following two-course sequences:
- Math 555 and Math 556: Advanced Calculus I and II
- Math 525 and Math 526: Modern Algebra I and II
- Math 301 and Math 401: Discrete Math and Combinatorics
- Math 353 and Math 454: Elementary and Intermediate Differential Equations
- Math 375 and Math 475: Statistics
1 computer programming course:
- Csci 111: Computer Science I
- Csci 251: Programming for Engineering and Sciences
- Csci 256: Programming in Python
- Csci 259: Programming in C++
4 math electives:
- Math 375. Introduction to Statistics I
- Math 380. Statistical Computing and Data Analysis
- Math 475. Introduction to Statistics II
A minor in math consists of:
- Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I OR Math 271: Calculus of Decision Making I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
- Math 263: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
- Math 264: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV
- And one course at the 300 level or above
Or
- Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I OR Math 271: Calculus of Decision Making I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
- Math 263: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
- And two course at the 300 level or above.
Department Opportunities
Video: Get to Know the Department of Mathematics
Hear firsthand from students, faculty, and staff about the Mathematics program.
Jobs in Mathematics
- Fraud Team Manager, Barclays Bank
- Assistant US Attorney, US Department of Justice
- CEO, Peoples Bank
- Cybersecurity Analyst, FedEx
- President, Bickerstaff Actuarial Consultants
- Faculty, UM Medical Center
- Analyst, National Security Agency
- Head Scientist, Naval Surface Warfare
- Math Teacher, Vicksburg High School
- Senior Vice President, Bank of America
- Faculty, Duke University
- President, MS Delta Community College
- Research Scientist, Veteran's Administration
- Senior Actuary, Willis Towers Watson
- Optometrist, Visions Optique & Eyecare
- Executive Director, Math Association of America
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
Admissions Counselor
Future CLA Students
College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Students
We invite future undergraduates to learn about the College of Liberal Arts, the value of the liberal arts education, our programs, career opportunities, and resources to help you succeed. You can also request a personalized degree sheet.
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