Mathematics BS

The Bachelor of Science in mathematics is based on a flexible curriculum so that individual students may tailor their degree to fit specific educational and career objectives. The BS in mathematics provides a sound foundation for a broad latitude of careers in education, industry, business and government. Many of today’s challenging careers call for continuing education beyond the bachelor’s degree, and an undergraduate major in mathematics provides a versatile avenue for preparing for advanced studies in a number of fields, including mathematics, computer science, statistics, management science, actuarial science, mathematics education and engineering.

Mathematics BS Degree Requirements (120 hours)

Mathematics BS Semester Guide

Availability: Hattiesburg Campus and Gulf Park Campus

Admission Requirements: See University Admission Policies

Program Academic Policies and Requirements:

See University Academic Policies and Requirements
Mathematics majors may not enroll in the courses MAT 102 , MAT 114 , MAT 210 , MAT 308 , MAT 310 , MAT 315 , or MAT 410 , which are designed to serve the special interests of students in other departments and colleges. Non-licensure mathematics majors may not enroll in MAT 301 , MAT 309 , or MAT 315 .

Program Recommendations:

Students who have completed a college preparatory program in high school and have an ACT Mathematics subscore ≥ 26 should begin their university mathematics programs with calculus (MAT 167 ). Students without this background should elect appropriate mathematics courses in consultation with their academic advisors.
Mathematics majors should take MAT 340 and MAT 326 concurrently with the calculus sequence because they serve as prerequisites to many advanced mathematics courses.
The mathematics faculty recommends that and that they obtain two-year proficiency in one of the following languages: French, German, Italian or Russian.
The mathematics major who intends to pursue a career in actuarial science should include MAT 320 , MAT 418 , MAT 419 , MAT 420 , MAT 426 , MAT 460 , MAT 461 and MAT 482 in his or her program. In addition, this student should elect to take REI 325 and REI 326 , as well as a course in macroeconomics and a course in management.