Mathematics
The mathematics major also provides for a concentration in actuarial science which can lead to a career as an actuary within the insurance field or as a private consultant. The student selecting this program should plan to complete the first two actuarial examinations prior to graduation.
Major Program with Concentration in Actuarial Science (76 semester hours)
Required Courses:
| MATH 175 | Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 182 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 271 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 275 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 280 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 290 | Theory of Interest | 3 |
| MATH 331 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 332 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| MATH 365 | Operations Research | 3 |
| MATH 370 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 380 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 490 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
Required Support Courses:
| BSAD 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BSAD 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BSAD 125 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BSAD 126 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BSAD 211 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BSAD 212 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| BSAD 242 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| BSAD 340 | Principles of Insurance | 3 |
| BSAD 345 | Investments | 3 |
| BSAD 358 | Capital Budgeting | 3 |
| COMP 140 | Computer Science I | 4 |
Students in this program are encouraged to pass the first two actuarial exams by the end of their senior year.