Degrees and Requirements
Mathematics - BA
The major in Mathematics introduces students to a field whose origins date from the dawn of history and whose ever-increasing pervasiveness and importance in science, engineering, business and finance renders it a veritable master-key to our understanding of the world about us. The degree in mathematics opens many doors to students upon graduation, to a job in business, industry or government, to certification as a teacher, to graduate study in mathematics, statistics and computer science, among many other fields, or to a professional school such as in business or law. Moreover, the major in mathematics serves as a gateway not only to a job and career, but also to a world where logic and imagination combine to create timeless beauty and truth.
To complete the mathematics major, a minimum of 120 credits is required, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche University. The required course work consists of:
- 46 credits of Mathematics courses
- 8 credits of Physics courses
- 37 credits CORE Curriculum courses
- 29 credits of General Electives
Summary of Requirements
Mathematics Core: 46 credits
- MATH1032
- MATH1033
- MATH2030
- MATH2031
- MATH2050
- MATH2051
- MATH3015
- MATH3040
- MATH3045
- MATH4003
- MATH4015
- MATH4020
- MATH4035
- MATH4090
Physics Componet: 8 credits
- PHYS1032
- PHYS1032L
- PHYS1033
- PHYS1033L