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Program Description
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. The Bachelor of Science degree has a number of options. These options are oriented toward actuarial science, applied and industrial, computational mathematics, graduate study and systems analysis.
Many of the options are designed for students who want to use mathematics in industry, commerce, or government. In short, the degree requirements have the flexibility to fit many individual interests. The student, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should select an option by the end of the sophomore year.
What is Mathematics?
The study of mathematics emphasizes careful problem analysis, precision of thought and expression, and the development of mathematical skills needed for work in many other areas. Theoretical mathematicians increase basic knowledge in "pure" fields like abstract algebra, analysis, or topology. Applied mathematicians use tools growing out of calculus, analysis, computing, statistics, and operations research to solve problems in science, industry, government, and other areas.
You Might Like This Program If...
- You like mathematics, like to think, like a challenge, and like to know why things are true.
- You want to develop strong problem-solving skills, comprehension of abstract concepts, and creative thinking ability.
- You want to have access to a wide variety of careers in the fields of science and technology, finance and risk analysis, research and industry, and teaching.
Entrance to Major
In order to be eligible for entrance to the Mathematics major, a student must have:
Degree Requirements
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, a minimum of 120 credits is required:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 45 |
| Electives | 0-1 |
| Requirements for the Major | 80-84 |
6 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes 6 credits of GQ courses.
Requirements for the Major
To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 140 | Calculus With Analytic Geometry I  | 4 |
| MATH 141 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Matrices | 2-3 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus and Vector Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 311W | Concepts of Discrete Mathematics | 3-4 |
| MATH 312 | Concepts of Real Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 200 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 250 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3-4 |
| or MATH 251 | Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations | |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming Techniques | ||
| Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals | ||
| Programming for Engineers with MATLAB | ||
| Programming for Engineers with C++ | ||
| Requirements for the Option | ||
| Select an option | 50-51 | |
Requirements for the Option
Actuarial Mathematics Option (50-51 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 416 | Stochastic Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 484 | Linear Programs and Related Problems | 3 |
| RM 302 | Risk and Insurance | 3 |
| RM 410 | Financial Mathematics for Actuaries | 3 |
| RM 411 | Long Term Actuarial Mathematics - Fundamentals | 3 |
| RM 421 | Short Term Actuarial Mathematics - Fundamentals | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 451 | Numerical Computations | 3 |
| or MATH 486 | Mathematical Theory of Games | |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Stochastic Models in Operations Research | ||
or IE 468 | Optimization Modeling and Methods | |
| Long Term Actuarial Mathematics - Advanced Topics | ||
| Short Term Actuarial Mathematics - Advanced Topics | ||
| Data Science Through Statistical Reasoning and Computation | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
| Applied Time Series Analysis | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 14-15 credits from department list | 14-15 | |
Applied and Industrial Mathematics Option (50-51 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 403 | Classical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 412 | Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 436 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 455 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Qualitative Theory of Differential Equations | ||
| Theoretical Mechanics | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | ||
| Factorization and Primality Testing | ||
| Mathematical Coding Theory | ||
| Special and General Relativity | ||
| Linear Programs and Related Problems | ||
| Graph Theory | ||
| Mathematical Theory of Games | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 17-18 credits from department list | 17-18 | |
Computational Mathematics Option (50-51 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| CMPSC 465 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 455 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 456 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| CMPSC 122 | Intermediate Programming | 3 |
| or CMPSC 132 | Programming and Computation II: Data Structures | |
| MATH 467 | Factorization and Primality Testing | 3 |
| or MATH 465 | Number Theory | |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Qualitative Theory of Differential Equations | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Elementary Combinatorics | ||
| Deep Learning Algorithms and Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Logic | ||
| Mathematical Coding Theory | ||
| Linear Programs and Related Problems | ||
| Graph Theory | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 17-18 credits from department list | 17-18 | |
General Mathematics Option (50-51 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 403 | Classical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 435 | Basic Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 436 | Linear Algebra | |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Qualitative Theory of Differential Equations | ||
| Theoretical Mechanics | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
| Select 6 credits of 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471 | 6 | |
| Select an approved sequence of 12 credits in MATH or a related area or an area of application | 12 | |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 17-18 credits from department list | 17-18 | |
Graduate Study Option (50-51 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 403 | Classical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Classical Analysis II | 3 |
| MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 421 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 429 | Introduction to Topology | 3 |
| MATH 435 | Basic Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 436 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 9 credits of 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471 | 9 | |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 17-18 credits from department list | 17-18 | |
Systems Analysis Option (50-51 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 436 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 484 | Linear Programs and Related Problems | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Elementary Combinatorics | ||
| Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Mathematics of Finance | ||
| Numerical Computations | ||
or MATH 455 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | |
| Graph Theory | ||
| Mathematical Theory of Games | ||
| Select an approved sequence of 12 credits in an area of application; possible areas include business, economics, industrial engineering, social sciences | 12 | |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 17-18 credits from department list | 17-18 | |
General Education
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Arts (GA): 3 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Humanities (GH): 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits
Integrative Studies
- Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits
Exploration
- GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
- GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher: 6 credits
University Degree Requirements
First Year Engagement
All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.
Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.
First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.
Cultures Requirement
6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements
- United States Cultures: 3 credits
- International Cultures: 3 credits
Writing Across the Curriculum
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
Total Minimum Credits
A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.
Quality of Work
Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.
Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition
The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.
Integrated B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics and M.A.S. in Applied Statistics
Available at the following campuses: University Park
Requirements for the Integrated B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics and M.A.S. in Applied Statistics can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.
Integrated B.S. in Mathematics and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Available at the following campuses: University Park
Requirements for the Integrated B.S. in Mathematics and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.
Program Learning Objectives
- Students will demonstrate technical expertise within major areas of mathematics, recognizing connections between different branches of mathematics, and understanding and appreciating the relationship of mathematics to other disciplines and fields.
- Students will demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge within mathematics, linking applications and theory, applying mathematics in a wide variety of settings, and demonstrating the ability to use mathematics as a tool to solve problems in disciplinary and interdisciplinary settings.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the integration of technology in mathematical settings to explore mathematical problems and interpret the results.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate mathematics effectively, presenting full and cogent solutions that include appropriate justification for their reasoning, describing mathematical ideas from multiple perspectives, and writing/presenting explanations clearly and precisely to an audience of peers and faculty.
- Students will demonstrate an ability for assessing and interpreting complex situations, choosing among several potentially appropriate mathematical methods of solution, understanding the differences between proofs and other less formal arguments, and making vague ideas precise by formulating them in mathematical language.
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
University Park
Undergraduate Mathematics Office
Academic Advising
104 McAllister Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-7528
undergrad@math.psu.edu
Suggested Academic Plan
The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.
Actuarial Mathematics Option: Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| ECON 102 (or General Education Course) | 3 | ECON 104 (or General Education Course) | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | Supporting Course (ACCTG 211 is recommended) | 4 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH/STAT 414* | 3 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (FIN 301 is recommended) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (RM 214 is recommended) | 1.5-3 |
| 16 | 13.5-15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | MATH 484* | 3 |
| MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | MATH 451 or 486* | 3 |
| RM 410* | 3 | RM 421* | 3 |
| RM 302* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15-16 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RM 411* | 3 | MATH/STAT 416* | 3 |
| STAT, RM, or IE*1 | 3 | STAT, RM, or IE*1 | 3 |
| STAT, RM, or IE*1 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 0-1.5 |
| 13.5 | 12-13.5 | ||
| Total Credits 118.5-122.5 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Select from STAT 380, STAT 462, STAT 463, RM 412, RM 422, IE 425 or IE 468. Students should not take both IE 425 and IE 468.
To enroll in IE 425, use the Request Prerequisite Override feature in LionPATH and indicate that you took MATH 414/STAT 414 in place of the IE 322 prerequisite.
To enroll in IE 468, use the Request Prerequisite Override feature in LionPATH and indicate that you took MATH 484 in place of the IE 405 prerequisite.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Actuarial Mathematics Option (ALEKS Placement in MATH 21): Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 21 | 3 | MATH 41 | 4 | MATH 140*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| ECON 102 (or General Education Course) | 3 | ECON 104 (or General Education Course) | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | Supporting Course (ACCTG 211 is recommended) | 4 | ||
| 14 | 17 | 4 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 230* | 4 | MATH/STAT 414* | 3 |
| MATH 220* | 2 | MATH 311W* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | 3 | |||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | MATH 312* | 3 | ||
| MATH 484* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | ||
| RM 410* | 3 | RM 411* | 3 | ||
| RM 302* | 3 | FIN 301 | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | ||||
| 15-16 | 12 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| RM 421* | 3 | MATH/STAT 416* | 3 | ||
| STAT, RM, or IE*1 | 3 | MATH 451 or 486* | 3 | ||
| STAT, RM, or IE*1 | 3 | STAT, RM, or IE*1 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||||
| 13.5 | 16.5-17.5 | ||||
| Total Credits 126-128 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Select from STAT 380, STAT 462, STAT 463, RM 412, RM 422, IE 425 or IE 468. Students should not take both IE 425 and IE 468.
To enroll in IE 425, use the Request Prerequisite Override feature in LionPATH and indicate that you took MATH 414/STAT 414 in place of the IE 322 prerequisite.
To enroll in IE 468, use the Request Prerequisite Override feature in LionPATH and indicate that you took MATH 484 in place of the IE 405 prerequisite.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Actuarial Mathematics Option: Mathematics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| ECON 102 (or General Education Course) | 3 | ECON 104 (or General Education Course) | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | ACCTG 211 | 4 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 414* | 3 |
| MATH 220, 250, or 251*1 | 3-4 | MATH 311W* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | FIN 301 | 3 |
| RM 214 | 1.5 | ||
| 16-17 | 16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 312* | 3 | MATH 415* | 3 |
| MATH 250 or 251 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 | MATH 451 or 486* | 3 |
| RM 410* | 3 | RM 411* | 3 |
| RM 302* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| MATH 484* | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RM 421* | 3 | MATH 416* | 3 |
| STAT, RM, or IE*2 | 3 | STAT, RM, or IE*2 | 3 |
| STAT, RM, or IE*2 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 121.5-122.5 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Semester will vary based on campus MATH 220 and MATH 250/MATH 251 offerings.
- 2
Select from STAT 380, STAT 462, STAT 463, RM 412, RM 422, IE 425 or IE 468. Students should not take both IE 425 and IE 468.
To enroll in IE 425, use the Request Prerequisite Override feature in LionPATH and indicate that you took MATH 414/STAT 414 in place of the IE 322 prerequisite.
To enroll in IE 468, use the Request Prerequisite Override feature in LionPATH and indicate that you took MATH 484 in place of the IE 405 prerequisite.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Applied and Industrial Option: Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| CMPSC 121, 131, or 201*1 | 3 | MATH/STAT 414* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | MATH 412* | 3 |
| MATH 436* | 3 | MATH 403* | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation wtih an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH/CMPSC 455* | 3 | MATH 450* | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-13 | ||
| Total Credits 119-121 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Applied & Industrial option students should not take CMPSC 101 or CMPSC 200 since MATH 455/CMPSC 455 requires CMPSC 121, CMPSC 131 or CMPSC 201.
- 2
Select from MATH 411, MATH 416, MATH 417, MATH 419, MATH 421, MATH 456, MATH 467, MATH 468, MATH 479, MATH 484, MATH 485, MATH 486.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Applied and Industrial Option (ALEKS Placement in MATH 21): Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 21 | 3 | MATH 41 | 4 | MATH 140*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | ||
| MATH 220* | 3 | MATH 311W* | 3 | ||
| CMPSC 121, 131, or 201*1 | 3 | MATH 230* | 4 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | ||||
| 13 | 16-17 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH 412* | 3 | ||
| MATH 436* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | ||
| MATH 312* | 3 | MATH 403* | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 | ||
| 13.5 | 15-16 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH/CMPSC 455* | 3 | MATH 450 | 3 | ||
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | ||
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 13.5 | 15 | ||||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Applied & Industrial option students should not take CMPSC 101 or CMPSC 200 since MATH 455/CMPSC 455 requires CMPSC 121, CMPSC 131 or CMPSC 201.
- 2
Select from MATH 411, MATH 416, MATH 417, MATH 419, MATH 421, MATH 456, MATH 467, MATH 468, MATH 479, MATH 484, MATH 485, MATH 486.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Applied and Industrial Option: Mathematics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | ||
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | ||
| MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 | CMPSC 121, 131, or 201*2 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||||
| 13 | 15-16 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*3 | 3 |
| MATH 414* | 3 | MATH 412* | 3 | ||
| MATH 455* | 3 | MATH 415* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation wtih an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | 3 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 450* | 3 | ||
| MATH 436* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*3 | 3 | ||
| MATH 400-Level*3 | 3 | MATH 400-Level*3 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 1-2 | ||
| 15 | 13-14 | ||||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Semester will vary based on campus MATH 220 offerings.
- 2
Applied & Industrial option students should not take CMPSC 101 or CMPSC 200 since MATH 455/CMPSC 455 requires CMPSC 121, CMPSC 131 or CMPSC 201.
- 3
Select from MATH 411, MATH 416, MATH 417, MATH 419, MATH 421, MATH 456, MATH 467, MATH 468, MATH 479, MATH 484, MATH 485, MATH 486.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Computational Mathematics Option: Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| CMPSC 121 or 131*1 | 3 | CMPSC 122 or 132*1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 |
| MATH/CMPSC 467* | 3 | Computational Course*2 | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | Computational Course*2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course (CMPSC 221 is recommended) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH/CMPSC 455* | 3 | MATH/CMPSC 456* | 3 |
| Computational Course*2 | 3 | CMPSC 465* | 3 |
| MATH 411, 412, or 417*3 | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-13 | ||
| Total Credits 119-121 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Computational option students should not take CMPSC 101, CMPSC 200 or CMPSC 201 since CMPSC 122 and CMPSC 132 require CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131.
- 2
Select from MATH 310, MATH 452, MATH 457, MATH 468, MATH 484, MATH 485, CMPSC 442.
- 3
MATH 411 is offered during the Fall and Summer and MATH 412 and MATH 417 are both only offered during the Spring semesters. In order to take MATH 412 or MATH 417 in the Spring semester, swap it with a Computational Course in Third Year Spring or with CMPSC 465 in Fourth Year Spring.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Computational Mathematics Option (ALEKS Placement in MATH 21): Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 21 | 3 | MATH 41 | 4 | MATH 140*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 230* | 4 | ||
| MATH 220* | 2 | MATH 311W* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 122 or 132*1 | 3 | ||
| CMPSC 121 or 131*1 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 13 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | ||
| MATH 467* | 3 | Computational Course*2 | 3 | ||
| MATH 312* | 3 | MATH 411, 412, or 417* | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 2-3 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||||
| 15-16 | 15.5-16.5 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH/CMPSC 455* | 3 | MATH/CMPSC 456* | 3 | ||
| MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | CMPSC 465* | 3 | ||
| Computational Course*2 | 3 | Computational Course*2 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 13.5 | 15 | ||||
| Total Credits 121-123 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Computational option students should not take CMPSC 101, CMPSC 200 or CMPSC 201 since CMPSC 122 and CMPSC 132 require CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131.
- 2
Select from MATH 310, MATH 452, MATH 457, MATH 468, MATH 484, MATH 485, CMPSC 442.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Computational Mathematics Option: Mathematics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 2-3 | CMPSC 122 or 132*2 | 3 |
| CMPSC 121 or 131*2 | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| MATH 414* | 3 | MATH 415* | 3 |
| Computational Course*3 | 3 | Computational Course*3 | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 455* | 3 | MATH 456* | 3 |
| Computational Course*3 | 3 | MATH 411, 412, or 417* | 3 |
| MATH 467* | 3 | CMPSC 465* | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 1-2 | ||
| 13.5 | 14.5-15.5 | ||
| Total Credits 119-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Semester will vary based on campus MATH 220 offerings.
- 2
Computational option students should not take CMPSC 101, CMPSC 200 or CMPSC 201 since CMPSC 122 and CMPSC 132 require CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131.
- 3
Select from MATH 310, MATH 452, MATH 457, MATH 468, MATH 484, MATH 485, CMPSC 442.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
General Mathematics Option: Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (consult with an academic adviser for options) | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 |
| MATH 411, 412, 417, 419, or 421*1 | 3 | MATH 435 or 436* | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 |
| Supporting course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-13 | ||
| Total Credits 119-121 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
To take MATH 412 or MATH 417 in a Spring semester, swap it with MATH 435 or MATH 436 in Third Year Spring or with a MATH 400-level in Fourth Year Spring. To take MATH 421, swap it with MATH 403 in Fourth Year Fall.
- 2
Excluding MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471. At most 2 credits of MATH 400 or MATH 497 Learning Assistant Experience may be used.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
General Mathematics Option (ALEKS Placement in MATH 21): Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 21 | 3 | MATH 41 | 4 | MATH 140*‡#† | 4 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 230* | 4 | ||
| MATH 220* | 3 | MATH 311W* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | MATH 312* | 3 | ||
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | MATH 435 or 436* | 3 | ||
| Application Area Course* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | ||
| Application Area Course* | 3 | ||||
| 12-13 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH Elective | 3 | ||
| MATH Elective | 3 | MATH 411, 412, 417, 419, or 421* | 3 | ||
| Application Area Course* | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 13.5-14.5 | ||||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
General Mathematics Option: Mathematics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (consult with an academic adviser for options) | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| MATH 414* | 3 | MATH 415* | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | MATH 435 or 436* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | MATH 411, 412, 417, 419, or 421 | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an acadmeic adviser) | 1-2 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 14.5-15.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Semester will vary based on campus MATH 220 offerings.
- 2
Excluding MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471. At most 2 credits of MATH 400 or MATH 497 Learning Assistant Experience may be used.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Graduate Study Option: Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 404* | 3 |
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*1 | 3 | MATH 436* | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultaiton with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 435* | 3 | MATH 429* | 3 |
| MATH 421* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*1 | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*1 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-13 | ||
| Total Credits 119-121 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Excluding MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471. At most 2 credits of MATH 400 or MATH 497 Learning Assistant Experience may be used.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Graduate Study Option (ALEKS Placement in MATH 21): Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 21 | 3 | MATH 41 | 4 | MATH 140*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 230* | 4 | ||
| MATH 220* | 3 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | MATH 311W* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16-17 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 400-Level*1 | 3 | MATH 415 or STAT 415* | 3 | ||
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH 436* | 3 | ||
| MATH 312* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | MATH 400-Level*1 | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultaiton with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 12 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 404* | 3 | ||
| MATH 421* | 3 | MATH 429* | 3 | ||
| MATH 435* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*1 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 13.5-14.5 | ||||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Excluding MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471. At most 2 credits of MATH 400 or MATH 497 Learning Assistant Experience may be used.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Graduate Study Option: Mathematics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | MATH 311W* | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 312* | 3 | MATH 403* | 3 |
| MATH 414* | 3 | MATH 415* | 3 |
| MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 421* | 3 | MATH 404* | 3 |
| MATH 435* | 3 | MATH 429* | 3 |
| MATH 436* | 3 | MATH 400-Level*2 | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 1-2 | ||
| 13.5 | 14.5-15.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Semester will vary based on campus MATH 220 offerings.
- 2
Excluding MATH 401, MATH 405, MATH 406, MATH 418, MATH 441, MATH 470, MATH 471. At most 2 credits of MATH 400 or MATH 497 Learning Assistant Experience may be used.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Systems Analysis Option: Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 |
| MATH 484* | 3 | Advanced Mathematics Course*1 | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 436* | 3 | Advanced Mathematics Course*1 | 3 |
| Advanced Mathematics Course*1 | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-13 | ||
| Total Credits 119-121 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Systems Analysis Option (ALEKS Placement in MATH 21): Mathematics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 21 | 3 | MATH 41 | 4 | MATH 140*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 230* | 4 | ||
| MATH 220* | 3 | MATH 311W* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 | MATH 312* | 3 | ||
| MATH/STAT 414* | 3 | MATH/STAT 415* | 3 | ||
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | MATH 484* | 3 | ||
| Application Area Course* | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 | ||
| Application Area Course* | 3 | ||||
| 12-13 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| MATH 436* | 3 | Advanced Mathematics Course*1 | 3 | ||
| Advanced Mathematics Course* | 3 | Advanced Mathematics Course*1 | 3 | ||
| Application Area Course | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3-4 | ||
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 13.5-14.5 | ||||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Systems Analysis Option: Mathematics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200* | 4 | MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 250 or 251* | 3-4 |
| MATH 220 (or General Education Course)*1 | 3 | CMPSC 101, 121, 131, 200, or 201* | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| MATH 414* | 3 | MATH 415* | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | MATH 484* | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | ENGL 202C, 202A, 202B, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 436* | 3 | Advanced Mathematics Course*2 | 3 |
| Advanced Mathematics Course*2 | 3 | Advanced Mathematics Course*2 | 3 |
| Application Area Course* | 3 | Application Area Course* | 3 |
| Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course (Chosen in consultation with an academic adviser) | 1-2 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 14.5-15.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Semester will vary based on campus MATH 220 offerings.
- 2
Select from MATH 310, MATH 412, MATH 448, (MATH 451 or MATH 455), MATH 485, MATH 486.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Career Paths
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.
Careers
Students with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics pursue careers in the fields of science and technology, business and consulting, research and industry, and teaching.
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Opportunities for Graduate Studies
Graduates of the undergraduate degree program in Mathematics often choose to continue their studies in graduate programs (MS or PhD) in mathematics or related fields, such as statistics, economics, finance, computer science, or operations research.
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
104 McAllister Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-7528
undergrad@math.psu.edu