The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree allows for an abundance of free general electives through which students can explore a variety of other interests and experience the diversity of a liberal arts education. It is a great option when pursuing one or more minors or a double major, and it opens up a world of exceptional career opportunities.
All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Upon completion of this program a student is able to:
- Understand and apply problem-solving techniques
- Read, write, and analyze mathematical proofs
- Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing
- Understand concepts and applications from a broad range of mathematical areas
Major Requirements
Elective Courses
Students complete 6 credit of elective mathematics courses numbered above 240. Students who are pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and have a particular interest in science, education, or business typically choose one of the following options:
The Science Option emphasizes the application of mathematics to the physical sciences. Interested students are advised to take science courses as electives, as well as the following mathematics courses: MATH 381 and MATH 401.
The Education Option is for students who plan on pursuing a middle school or high school teaching career. In addition to completing the required minor program in education, students are advised to take the following elective mathematics courses: MATH 381 and MATH 461.
The Business Option is for students preparing for a mathematics-oriented career in the business world. This option emphasizes statistical and decision-making techniques. Students are encouraged to take various business courses as electives, along with the following mathematics courses: MATH 351 and MATH 381. Students interested in business are also encouraged to complete the pre-MBA minor in the College of Business as part of Alfred University’s 4+1 MBA program.
CLAS General Education Requirements
Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Mathematics majors complete 4 credits of quantitative reasoning as part of their degree program.
University Requirement
The university requirements must also be fulfilled, and will count towards the minimum credit requirement for this program. These include:
General Electives
Take as many general elective courses as needed to complete a total of 124 credits.