Mathematics - Actuarial Science Emphasis (B.S.)

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Program Summary

The B.S. degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Actuarial Science is designed to prepare students to work in risk analysis for large corporations, government agencies, and insurance companies. Students are prepared through coursework to be able to pass two or more exams from the Society of Actuaries. Talented majors who earn this degree can often find employment directly after graduation without passing actuarial exams, whereupon they may decide to continue to study and pass exams to become fully credentialed actuaries. These efforts are often supported by their employer. Regardless, students are taught and encouraged to pass one or more of the exams before graduation. Employment in large actuarial companies often requires an internship. Students are encouraged to seek summer internships while they continue to progress toward completion of their degree.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
The Department recommends that students complete PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab to fulfill the General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Mathematics - Actuarial Science Curriculum (61 Credits)

Support Core Requirements (6 Credits)

ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)

Core Requirements (55 Credits)

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)
ECON 3150 - Principles of Econometrics 3 Credit(s) (requires instructor signature)
FIN 3110 - Risk and Insurance 3 Credit(s) (requires instructor signature)
FIN 3250 - Managerial Finance I 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3260 - Managerial Finance II 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2210 - Calculus III 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
MATH 2280 - Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)
MATH 3120 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 3500 - Actuarial Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 3700 - Probability and Statistics 4 Credit(s)
MATH 3770 - Mathematical Modeling 3 Credit(s)
MATH 4400 - Advanced Calculus I 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)

CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 1300 - Programming with Python 3 Credit(s)
MATH 2170 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
MATH 3150 - Applied Statistics 3 Credit(s)

Elective Course (3 Credits)

Any upper-division MATH course numbered between 3100 and 4800. MATH 3190 is strongly recommended.

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Free Electives (24-35 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Mathematics and Mathematics Education programs will have an ability to:

Use standard mathematical techniques to solve computational problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts and results in the core content areas.
Use content knowledge to solve applied and real-world mathematical problems.
Communicate mathematics effectively using proper notation and terminology.
Use logical reasoning to construct clear and concise mathematical proofs.