BS Mathematical Sciences at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The three options and the variety of the course offerings provide concentrations in various areas such as actuarial science, management science/operation research, statistics, data science, education, and preparation for graduate studies. Small classes, excellent faculty, opportunities to work with faculty on projects, and strong employment prospects are just some of the strengths of the program. Students will be helped to develop:

Faculty: Penn State Harrisburg | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Effective Writing: Technical Writing, Calculus With Analytic Geometry I, Calculus with Analytic Geometry II, Concepts of Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Analysis I, Linear Algebra and Discrete Models I.

Career pathways

The Mathematical Sciences program is designed to prepare students for employment in business, industry, and government or for graduate studies. The general option provides a core mathematics degree along with flexibility to incorporate courses relevant to other areas such as actuarial science, operations research, statistics, or pure mathematics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to the Mathematical Sciences General Option requires the following: completion of MATH 140 and MATH 141 each with a grade of C or higher a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher Entry to the Mathematical Sciences Data Science Option requires the following: completion of CMPSC 131 , CMPSC 132 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 each with a grade of C or higher a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher Entry to the Mathematical Sciences Secondary Education Option requires the following: completion of ENGL 15 or ENGL 30H , three credits of literature from approved list, MATH 140 and MATH 141 each with a grade of C or higher a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher submission t

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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