Mathematics Major, BS | Pace University New York

The BS program in Mathematics is a specialized program that helps prepare students for employment in quantitative or technical fields (such as actuarial science, computer science, finance, operations research, statistics, and science) or for graduate study.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	38-49
Major Requirements	46-48
Open Electives	23-36
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (38-49 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements ¹		38-49
Total Credits		38-49

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 (47-49 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
or MAT 311	Real Analysis
MAT 400	Mathematics: Connections, Communications, Research (or MAT 490 and MAT 491)	3
Approved CS or CIT Programming Course' with One of CS 121, CS 122, CIT 261 or CIT 262 or other approved programming course.		3-4
Required Major Electives		6-7
Two electives selected from courses below
MAT 218	Applied Regression Models
MAT 222	Applied Multivariable Statistical Methods
MAT 224	Topics in Applied Statistics
MAT 225	Bayesian Statistics and Modeling
MAT 303	Modern Geometry
One elective may be replaced with an appropriate course from another department with department chair permission.
Total Credits		47-49

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 (23-36 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 17-30 credits		23-36
Total Credits		23-36

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 General Core, Learning Community (LC) courses		6
Take any one remaining General Core 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 233 or MAT 137	Mathematical Structures and Models or Introduction to Discrete Mathematics	4
MAT 236	Multivariable Calculus	4
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
One Civic Engagement (CE) course		3
	Credits	14
Spring
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
MAT 253	Differential Equations	4
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
Take any one remaining General Core course		4
Take any one remaining General Core course		3
	Credits	17
Third Year
Fall
CS 121	Introduction to Computer Science	4
MAT 238	Linear Algebra	4
Take any one remaining General Core course		3
One 200-level or higher elective course in MAT (except MAT 260)		3
	Credits	14
Spring
MAT 301 or MAT 315	Algebraic Structures (Or 200-level elective course in MAT) or Introduction to Real and Complex Analysis	3 or 4
One 200-level or higher elective course in MAT (except MAT 260)		3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
Approved CS or CIT Programming Course		3 or 4
Open Elective Course		4
	Credits	16-18
Fourth Year
Fall
MAT 490 or MAT 400	Mathematics Seminar Capstone Experience I or Mathematics: Connections, Communications, Research	1 or 3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	13-15
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 or 4
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	14-15
	Total Credits	120-125