Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Integrated Credential Option

A degree in mathematics can open the door to a huge range of amazing careers. After all, math is involved in just about every job in some way, and it's particularly essential in the in-demand fields of science, technology, and engineering. Math majors tend to have well-developed skills in logical thinking and problem-solving. They are experts at analyzing data and creating models to extract meaningful conclusions. They can identify patterns and use quantitative data to construct solutions. That's why the kind of jobs you can get with a math degree is so diverse. You could pursue careers in areas like insurance, banking, education, logistics, and more.

Math skills are clearly important in many careers, most notably the science, technology, and engineering professions. But such skills also feature prominently in some careers that may not seem like a natural end point for someone with a math degree. Video game developers and computer animators are just two examples of less-obvious jobs that actually use calculus, for instance.

What You Can Learn

The use of mathematics in the modern world. The language and problems of mathematics, including set theory, symbolic logic, and types of proofs. Techniques of data analysis and mathematical modeling. How calculus can be used to solve problems in science and engineering. Developing skills in logical thinking and problem-solving.

The requirement for entrance to the major and minor programs is the completion of two years of algebra as well as courses in geometry and trigonometry, or a sequence of courses containing their equivalents, such as MATH 3 and 5. It is strongly recommended that such a study be completed before the entrance to the university.

1. Major Requirements (53 units) and Additional Requirements (8 units)

Core curriculum (35 units)
MATH 75 (or MATH 75A and MATH 75B), MATH 76, MATH 77, MATH 81 (15 units), MATH 101 (4 units), MATH 111 (4 units), MATH 151, MATH 152 (8 units), MATH 171 (4 units)

Option-specific electives (18 units)
MATH 143 (4 units), MATH 145 (3 units), MATH 149S (4 units), MATH 161 (3 units)
MATH 123 (3 units), MATH 193D (1 unit)

Additional requirements (8 units)
CSCI 40 (4 units), PHYS 4A (3 units), PHYS 4AL (1 unit)

2. General Education requirements (48 units)

3. Credential requirements (34 units)
CI 151 (3 units)
CI 152 (3 units)
CI 161 (3 units)
LEE 157 (3 units)
EHD 154A (1 unit)
EHD 155A (4 units)
EHD 155B (10 units)
SPED 158 (3 units)
LEE 156 (3 units)
EHD 154B (1 unit)

4. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing.

5. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

6. Total (134 units)*
* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

The culminating experience for the Integrated Credential option is MATH 149S.

What You Can Do

Teach, pursue an advanced degree, or work in finance-related fields, business, government, and industry; actuarial work.

A major in mathematics is a springboard to a wide range of rewarding careers. Whether you focus on theoretical mathematics, applied math, or statistics, the analytical and quantitative skills you develop in a math program are valuable assets that many employers need. Take a look at some of the types of organizations that hire math majors:

• Government agencies and academic research institutes
• Engineering firms
• Biomedical and health services companies
• Insurance agencies
• Real estate firms
• Medical device manufacturers
• Airlines and other transportation service providers
• Financial institutions