Applied Mathematics (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics is a flexible yet demanding major designed for students interested in careers involving the applications of mathematics in a particular field.

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Degree requirements:

About the major

  • A total of 76 credits are required for the major, including 56 credits in mathematics, 5 credits in computer science, and a minimum of 15 credits in an applied field.
  • A minimum of 48 upper-division credits are required, including 33 in mathematics and 15 in the applied field.

Note: Upper-division courses in the applied field will typically have lower-division prerequisites, which are not listed in the credit total. Depending on the choice of concentration, you may have as many as 25 credits of necessary lower-division course work outside the major.

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