Mathematics BA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Mathematics. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BA in Mathematics
120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Mathematics
41
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 41 credits are required. 38 of those are in mathematics and 3 are in computer science. Up to 12 credits may be taken in a foreign language.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Mathematics
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-141¹ ² Calculus I BA Mathematics/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Foreign Language Course³ Level I BA Mathematics/General Eduction Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-190 MTH Orientation Seminar BA Mathematics Requirement |
1 credit |
| 17 credits |
¹To register, student must have earned ‘C’ or higher in MTH 140 or passed department exam.
²In Lieu of 0144-141/142, students can take 0144-130 (Calculus IA-3 Credits) & 0144-131 (Calculus IB-4 Credits).
³Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-142¹ ² Calculus II BA Mathematics Requirement |
4 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level II BA Mathematics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
¹To register, student must have earned ‘C’ or higher in MTH 140 or passed department exam.
²In Lieu of 0144-141/142, students can take 0144-130 (Calculus IA-3 Credits) & 0144-131 (Calculus IB-4 Credits).
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Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-201 Bridge to Higher Mathematics BA Mathematics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level III BA Mathematics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| CSC 0145-161 Comp Applications in Math BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communications Elective Select 1 course: Written General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Sciences Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-250 Multivariate Mathematics BA Mathematics/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level IV BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credirs |
- If you live on campus, run for the Executive Board of the Residential Student Association
- Volunteer in the Panther Pantry! Give back to the Adelphi community and address food insecurity needs, learn more here!
- Join the AU Math Organization! Learn more about them here and the opportunities they hold.
- Bring the joy of math to mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike: the Math Organization meets every Wednesday at 1pm. Find out more on MyAULife.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-321 Geometry I BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-103⁴ Math for Elem. School Teachers BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-361 Intro to Probability Theory BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
⁴Students in STEP Program must choose from one of these courses.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-362 Mathematics Statistics BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-220⁴ Math for Secondary School Teachers BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
⁴Students in STEP Program must choose from one of these courses.
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- Participate in a CORE and Safe Zone Training.
- Time to take a bigger role! Run for an executive board position in an organization you are apart of.
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Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-471 Senior Seminar I BA Mathematics Requirement |
1 credits |
| MTH 0144-431 Analysis BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 13 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 0144-472 Senior Seminar II BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-457 Abstract Algebra BA Mathematics Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 12 credits |
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