Mathematics—Bachelor of Arts
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Website: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics program
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree program shapes mathematically minded leaders to guide businesses, organizations, and government agencies through insight, logic, and analytical skills This 120 credit hour program that emphasizes concepts, procedures, and connections. All courses develop reasoning abilities along with skills in precise communication of concepts. Problem solving is addressed throughout the program.
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics program offers students greater flexibility to tailor their studies. Upon completion of the 21-hour core mathematics requirements, students may take 24 hours of electives chosen from courses in mathematics, statistics, modeling, data analysis, data mining, and more. Students are provided with a solid mathematical foundation that strongly prepares them for advanced graduate study or careers in education, businesses, industrial, or other professional fields and practical skills and methods to deal with realistic problems in those fields. Students are well supported through the program by faculty who provide mentoring and guidance, and through the Math Tutoring Lab, which offers individual guidance and help through the subject’s challenges.
Requirements
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Core Coursework
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Elective Coursework
Mathematics electives must be drawn from courses at the 2000 level or higher, including 12 credit hours at the 3000 level or higher. MATH 2340/ENGR 2340 is recommended for a general elective course, but does not count toward the Mathematics electives requirement.
Minor or Interdisciplinary Concentration
An approved minor or interdisciplinary concentration is required as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree program.
General Elective Coursework
Electives must be completed as needed to fulfill the 120 credit hour program requirement.