BS Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Two degrees are offered in mathematics: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. Both programs have a common core of mathematics courses; both programs prepare students for graduate work in mathematics. In addition, the Bachelor of Arts degree is oriented toward applications of mathematics in the arts and the humanities.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | 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 Calculus With Analytic Geometry I, Calculus with Analytic Geometry II, Matrices, Calculus and Vector Analysis, Concepts of Discrete Mathematics, Concepts of Real Analysis.

Career pathways

Students with an undergraduate degree in mathematics pursue graduate study or careers in business and industry. Mathematicians may work in insurance (as actuaries), economics (as analysts), computer programming, science and engineering, the medical and legal fields, education, and other fields which require sophisticated analytical skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Mathematics major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average; and completed MATH 140 and MATH 141 and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

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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