Mathematics Degree Requirements

All students are encouraged to take courses in disciplines which make use of mathematics, such as Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Economics, Cyber Security, and Data Science. Students considering graduate school in mathematics are strongly advised to take MATH 441 Abstract Algebra and MATH 432 Introduction to Analysis II.

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. Non-Mathematics Requirements:

Computer Science course as approved by the Mathematics Department, such as CSCI 160 Computer Science I or other programming course.

III. The Following Curriculum of 38 Major Hours:

A. Mathematics Core

B. Breadth Requirement

One course from each of the following areas (9)

1. Theoretical Mathematics: Courses where the emphasis is on development of theory from basic principles:

2. Applications of Mathematics: Courses where the emphasis is on applications of mathematics:

3. Probability and Statistics:

C. Depth Requirement

Courses used to satisfy C may also be used to satisfy a portion of B.

D. Electives

Math courses numbered 208 and above, excluding MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, MATH 377 Geometry Elementary Teachers, MATH 399 Methods for Secondary Teachers: Mathematical Content Knowledge, MATH 477 Topics in Elementary School Mathematics (3-9 to bring the total number of credits to 38)

Teacher Licensure

Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Teaching and Learning, students may seek secondary licensure in Mathematics. The following program of study must be completed:

I. Mathematics program of study

1. The Essential Studies, Non-Mathematics, and Mathematics Core requirements as described above.
2. The following courses to satisfy the breadth requirement:
   1. Theoretical Mathematics:  Math 409 Geometry
   2. Probability and Statistics: MATH 321 Applied Statistical Methods
   3. Teaching Content Requirements: MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics, MATH 308 History of Mathematics
3. The following sequence:
   
   MATH 435 Theory of Numbers & MATH 441 Abstract Algebra

II. Admission to the Secondary Program, normally while taking T&L 250 Introduction to Education. (See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements.)

III. The program in Secondary Education (see Teaching & Learning):

Mathematics majors seeking secondary licensure must have an advisor in both the Mathematics Department and the Department of Teaching and Learning.

BS with Major in Mathematics with Emphasis in Actuarial Science    

The following program of study must be completed.

I. The Essential Studies, Non-mathematics, and Core requirements of the BS with Major in Mathematics as described above. 

II. Actuarial Sciences Program of Study: