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

• BA Major Requirements
• BS Major Requirements
• Schedule of Classes
• Department Website

Concentrations/Tracks

• Actuarial Science
• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
• Quantitative Analysis and Operations Research
• Statistics
• Individualized Concentration

• Minor offered
• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

• Banking
• Computer programming
• Computer science
• Education
• Finance
• Information analysis
• Insurance
• Risk management
• Sales
• Systems analysis

More career info

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
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:
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 & MAT 141	DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I and DISCRETE MATHEMATICS II (Discrete Mathematics Sequence)
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)
One of the following electives: MAT 137, MAT 242, MAT 341 MAT 348, IT 223, PSY 240, BIO 206, ENV 260, SOC 279
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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