Honors in Mathematics BA/BS

Program Overview

The Honors in Mathematics program at Southern Oregon University offers a more in-depth mathematical experience for students seeking a strong foundation for graduate studies. Students work independently with a faculty mentor on an advanced mathematical topic, culminating in an expository thesis. Graduates are prepared for careers requiring critical and abstract thinking, particularly in mathematics-related fields. Completion of the program is recognized with honors on the diploma, transcript, and graduation program.

Program Outline

Honors in Mathematics BA/BS

Degree Overview:

This program, offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, is designed for students seeking a more in-depth mathematical experience than the standard major offers.

It allows qualified students to work independently with a faculty mentor on an advanced mathematical topic, culminating in an expository thesis.

This program provides an excellent foundation for pursuing graduate studies in mathematics.

Outline:

• mathematics major
• Two additional 400-level courses are required for the honors program.

Teaching:

• Students work
• independently
with a
• faculty mentor
.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for
• various careers
, particularly those requiring
• critical and abstract thinking
.
• Master's or PhD programs in mathematics

Other:

• The
• SOU Honors Library
will house the student's
• thesis
.
• Department's Honor Roll
• "Graduation with Honors in Mathematics" will be noted on the student's diploma and transcript.