Mathematics: Actuarial Science, B.S.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses for a list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (12 hours)

Complete one approved course in each subcategory

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

Natural Sciences: (7-8 hours)

Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral or social science courses
Approved related courses in the actuarial concentration below will apply

Mathematics: (3 hours)

One approved mathematics course*

Statistics: (3 hours)

One approved course in statistics at the 3000-4000 level
Required course in the major (MATH 4140) will apply.

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

One approved non-western culture course

Program Requirements

CPSC 1100 - Fundamentals of Computer Science
ENGL 2820 - Scientific Writing
MATH 1950 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MATH 1960 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
MATH 2200 - Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 2450 - Introduction to Differential and Difference Equations
MATH 2560 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
MATH 3000 - Introduction to Logic and Proof
MATH 3510 - Introduction to Analysis I
Note: Mathematics sequence may begin with a lower level mathematics course depending on preparation.

One course from:

Actuarial Science Requirements

MATH 4130 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MATH 4140 - Mathematical Statistics #
MATH 4200 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
MATH 4600 - Numerical Analysis I
9 additional hours in Mathematics at the 3000-4000 level, excluding Mathematics 3100
ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I
ACC 2020 - Principles of Accounting II
ECON 1010 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
ECON 1020 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
ECON 3240 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
ECON 3250 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
FIN 3020 - Essentials of Managerial Finance
FIN 3370 - Principles of Insurance

One course from:

Additional Information and Notes

Strongly recommended electives include MATH 4160, MATH 4300, MATH 4510 and ECON 4600.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

*Also satisfies requirement in the major.

#Also satisfies general education requirement.

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