Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Saint Louis University empowers students with problem-solving and analytical skills, preparing them for careers in law, medicine, and various quantitative fields. The program offers a flexible curriculum with upper-division courses tailored to individual interests, including options in pure mathematics, statistics, and teaching.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Saint Louis University is designed for students interested in developing their problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills. It is also suitable for students planning careers in law or medicine. The program combines the features of both small and large schools, offering a student-friendly environment with small class sizes taught by regular faculty. Students receive individual attention and are encouraged to participate in math contests, tutoring, and grading opportunities. The program offers enough breadth to allow students to tailor their upper-division math courses to their interests and goals. Students interested in pure mathematics can choose theoretical courses that prepare them for graduate school. A Bachelor of Science in Math is also available.
Objectives:
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate conceptual competency in foundational areas of mathematics by developing problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to write and comprehend mathematical proofs using both direct and indirect methods.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze data and perform appropriate statistical analyses.
- Demonstrate an ability to write computer programs that implement mathematical or statistical algorithms.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate mathematical ideas and concepts both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate an understanding of at least one advanced, in-depth topic in mathematics or statistics.
Outline:
Required Courses:
- MATH 1510 Calculus I (4 credits)
- MATH 1520 Calculus II (4 credits)
- MATH 2530 Calculus III (4 credits)
- MATH 2660 Principles of Mathematics (3 credits)
- MATH 3120 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3 credits)
- STAT 3850 Foundation of Statistics (3 credits)
- CSCI 1060 Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming (3-4 credits) or CSCI 1300 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (4 credits)
Upper-Division Requirements:
- Minimum of 12 credits at the 3000-level or above, with 6 credits at or above the 4000-level.
- Completion of a sequence at the upper division level, chosen based on the student's educational and career goals.
- 6 credits of Mathematics Electives at the 3000-level or higher, including at least two 4000-level classes.
Track and Concentration Options:
- Teachers Option: Designed for students planning a career in secondary education, this option includes courses that meet the requirements for state certification in mathematics.
Careers:
Graduates in mathematics and statistics are versatile and enter jobs in business, industry, medicine, government, and education. Some common career paths include:
- Mathematicians
- Statisticians
- Data Scientists
- Actuaries
- Analysts
- Consultants Many graduates pursue advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, or other fields. Students with mathematics and statistics degrees are attractive to professional graduate schools in law, medicine, and business due to their analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Other:
- The SLU Mathematics and Computer Science Club provides opportunities for students to explore relevant topics outside of the classroom.
- The department offers a concentration in statistics and a teachers option.
- Students must complete a minimum of 33 credits for the major.
- Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in their mathematics major or minor courses.
- Students must be registered in at least one course counting toward their major or minor in each academic year.
- Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for graduation.
- Students must complete the University Undergraduate Core curriculum requirements.
- Students must complete at least 50% of the coursework for the major and 75% for the minor/certificate through Saint Louis University or an approved study abroad program.
- Students must complete 30 of the final 36 credits through Saint Louis University or an approved study abroad program.
- Students must complete an online degree application by the required University deadline.
