Mathematics Major, BA | Pace University New York

A generalized program that enables students to develop a variety of skills. It allows students to double major or select up to two minors.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	37
Open Electives	28-39
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements ¹		44-55
Total Credits		44-55

¹: MAT 131 Calculus I (4 credits) may be used to satisfy Math core requirement; otherwise it must be taken for major credit.

Major Requirements (37 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Major Courses
MAT 131	Calculus I ¹	4
MAT 132	Calculus II	4
MAT 137	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics	4
or MAT 233	Mathematical Structures and Models
MAT 234	Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis	4
MAT 236	Multivariable Calculus	4
MAT 238	Linear Algebra	4
MAT 253	Differential Equations	4
MAT 301	Algebraic Structures	3
MAT 315	Introduction to Real and Complex Analysis	4
MAT 400	Mathematics: Connections, Communications, Research (or MAT 490 and MAT 491)	3
Total Credits		38

¹: MAT 131 Calculus I (4 credits) may be used to satisfy Math core requirement; otherwise it must be taken for major credit.

Open Electives (28-39 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 28-39 credits		28-39
Total Credits		28-39

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute and two courses with the Writing Enhanced attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ENG 110	Composition	3
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
MAT 131	Calculus I	4
Take any two remaining Area of Knowledge, Learning Community (LC) courses		6
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
	Credits	17
Spring
MAT 132	Calculus II	4
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
MAT 234	Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis (Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5))	4
One Lab science course		3
	Credits	15
Second Year
Fall
MAT 236	Multivariable Calculus	4
MAT 233 or MAT 137	Mathematical Structures and Models or Introduction to Discrete Mathematics	4
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
One Civic Engagement (CE) course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
	Credits	17
Spring
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
MAT 253	Differential Equations	4
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
	Credits	16
Third Year
Fall
CS 121 or CIS 101	Introduction to Computer Science (Preferred) or Introduction to Computing	3-4
MAT 238	Linear Algebra	4
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		4
	Credits	14-15
Spring
MAT 301 or MAT 315	Algebraic Structures or Introduction to Real and Complex Analysis	3-4
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	12-13
Fourth Year
Fall
MAT 490 or MAT 400	Mathematics Seminar Capstone Experience I or Mathematics: Connections, Communications, Research	1-3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		4
	Credits	14-16
Spring
MAT 491	Mathematics Seminar Capstone Experience II (Only if student took MAT 490 and not MAT 400)	2
MAT 301 or MAT 315	Algebraic Structures or Introduction to Real and Complex Analysis	3-4
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	14-15
	Total Credits	119-124