Mathematical Sciences (BA and BS)
Develop a broad foundation in mathematics
In the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematical Sciences programs, your mathematics degree coursework will teach you fundamentals of pure and applied mathematics, preparing you for a career in mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, social sciences or business.
As a mathematics degree student, you’ll choose one of the following seven concentrations:
- Actuarial Science
- Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Financial Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Quantitative Analysis and Operations Research
- Statistics
Individualized program (in consultation with a mathematics faculty advisor) If you’re interested in pursuing an extended independent project related to theoretical or applied mathematics, a thesis option is available. As you work towards your mathematics degree, you’ll work under the guidance of a mathematics faculty member.
In addition to a multitude of combined degree programs, DePaul offers a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences and Pure Mathematics, as well as a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences and Secondary Education Mathematical Sciences. These mathematics degree programs will allow you to complete a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree in as few as five years.
Classes
Coursework
- Accounting
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Calculus
- Discrete Mathematics
- Economics
- Finance
- Investments and Risk Management
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Probability and Statistics
Resources
Concentrations/Tracks
- Actuarial Science
- Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Financial Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Quantitative Analysis and Operations Research
- Statistics
- Individualized Concentration
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Banking
- Computer programming
- Computer science
- Education
- Finance
- Information analysis
- Insurance
- Risk management
- Sales
- Systems analysis
93%
of Mathematical Sciences graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.
Major Requirements
Course Requirements
Common Core
Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
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Select one of the following three-course Calculus sequences: | 12-18 | |
Sequence One | ||
MAT 150 |
CALCULUS I | |
MAT 151 |
CALCULUS II | |
MAT 152 |
CALCULUS III | |
Sequence Two | ||
MAT 147 |
CALCULUS WITH INTEGRATED PRECALCULUS I | |
MAT 148 |
CALCULUS WITH INTEGRATED PRECALCULUS II | |
MAT 149 |
CALCULUS WITH INTEGRATED PRECALCULUS III | |
Sequence Three | ||
MAT 160 |
CALCULUS FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE MAJORS I | |
MAT 161 |
CALCULUS FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE MAJORS II | |
MAT 162 |
CALCULUS FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE MAJORS III | |
Sequence Four | ||
MAT 170 |
CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES I | |
MAT 171 |
CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES II | |
and one of the following: |
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MAT 149 |
CALCULUS WITH INTEGRATED PRECALCULUS III | |
MAT 152 |
CALCULUS III | |
MAT 162 |
CALCULUS FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE MAJORS III | |
Sequence Five 1 | ||
MAT 155 |
SUMMER CALCULUS I | |
MAT 156 |
SUMMER CALCULUS II | |
MAT 260 | MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS I | 4 |
MAT 261 | MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS II | 4 |
MAT 262 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 4 |
Select one of the following options: | 4-8 | |
MAT 215 |
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL REASONING | |
MAT 140 |
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I and DISCRETE MATHEMATICS II (Discrete Mathematics Sequence) |
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CSC 241 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I (or a more advanced course in any programming language) | 4 |
MAT 398 | SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR (Liberal Studies Program Capstone) | 4 |
Data Analysis Requirement, which can be satisfied via one of the following: | ||
AP Statistics credit (score of 3 or better) |
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One of the following electives: MAT 137, MAT 242, MAT 341 MAT 348, IT 223, PSY 240, BIO 206, ENV 260, SOC 279 |
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The following concentration areas will automatically satisfy the data analysis requirement: Actuarial Science, Financial Math, Quantitative Analysis and Operations Research, and Statistics. |
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This Calculus sequence is offered only during the summer, in two 6-credit hour courses. Students successfully completing MAT 131, MAT 147, MAT 150 or MAT 160 should enroll in MAT 155; students who successfully complete MAT 148, MAT 151 or MAT 161 should enroll in MAT 156. Students who successfully complete MAT 155 may enroll in either MAT 151 or MAT 156. |
Concentration Requirements
Students must also complete the requirements from one of the following concentrations: Pure Mathematics; Statistics; Actuarial Science; Financial Mathematics; Quantitative Analysis and Operations Research; Applied and Computational Mathematics; or Individualized.
If the student chooses to declare more than one Mathematical Sciences concentration, then the student must complete the requirements for each concentration, and take at least three additional 300-level courses overall. For example, a student earning two concentrations would have taken at least nine 300-level courses, and a student earning three concentrations would have taken at least twelve 300-level courses.
Students are advised to talk with their advisor before double majoring, because some major combinations are prohibited. No more than 50% of the credits that apply to one major may be drawn from another major.
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