Mathematics, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is designed to offer students a well-rounded program which will prepare them well for continued study in pure or applied mathematics at the graduate level, but can also be tailored to allow students to prepare for a wide variety of careers in business, research, and industry.
In particular, for those interested in actuarial science, we recommend a double major in Mathematics and Economics/Finance. Completion of both programs should prepare the student to pass the initial actuarial exams (potentially during their junior year). In cooperation with the Department of Business, we have made this option attainable within four years.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| | Science with Lab (PHYS, CHEM, BIOL) | 4 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
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| COMM and Foreign Language | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| | OR | |
| | Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| | AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
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| | Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours: | 6 |
| FA/THTR/ART/Music | Elective(s) | 3 |
| HIST | History Elective | 3 |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Cognates
| CSC 121 | Programming I: Control Structures | 3 |
| | Applied course (additional PHYS, or CHEM With Lab, or CSC course (CSC 122 or above)) | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6-7 |
Major
| MATH 110 | Introductory Seminar in Mathematics | 1 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 109 | Excursions in Math | 3 |
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| MATH 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 221 | Number Theory and History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 242 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 293 | Mathematical Theory and Proof | 2-3 |
| MATH 341 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 361 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH | Any MATH elective numbered 300 or above Except 395, 396, 481, 402 | 3 |
Select a capstone course from the following
| MATH 395 | Undergraduate Research Experience | 1-6 |
| MATH 396 | Internship | 1-6 |
| MATH 481 | Independent Study in Mathematics | 1-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34-37 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120