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All students interested in being a math major should take calculus (single variable and multivariable) and linear algebra (Math 2210). After this, the choice of courses depends on the kind of major you want to follow within the mathematics department. There are four tracks: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics-Statistics, and Actuarial Science. We describe below some of the courses for each track, which may help you decide which math major you want to be. Courses are described by their content, rather than by specific course numbers. A plan of study with complete requirements by course number for each math major is here. To sign up as a new math major, go to our online form here.

• Mathematics. This track includes the courses that have 2710 as a prerequisite, such as abstract algebra, abstract linear algebra, analysis, differential geometry, and topology. Students interested in pure math should follow this track. The difference between the BA and the BS is that the BA track requires one semester of analysis (3150) and the BS track requires a full year of analysis (3150 and 3151).
• Applied Mathematics. The focus is on courses about, or using, differential equations and numerical analysis. Any student planning to do further work in applied math after graduation should study complex variables and (for those interested in mathematical finance) stochastic processes. A difference between the BA and BS degrees in applied math is that the BS requires a semester of analysis (3150), which has 2710 as a prerequisite, but the BA does not have this requirement
• Mathematics-Statistics. This requires differential equations, mathematical statistics, and a certain number of credits in both the math and statistics departments.
• Actuarial Science. Students in this major are planning on careers as actuaries, and take courses in financial math, probability, actuarial mathematics, and actuarial modeling. Additional coursework in finance, economics, computer programming, and accounting is required. Unlike the other mathematics majors, students need a 3.2 grade point average both overall and in math courses to be admitted to this major, and are required to maintain an overall 3.2 grade point average to stay in this major.