Undergraduate Program

Bachelor Program

• Bachelor of Arts Degree

• Bachelor of Science Degree

  • Industrial and Applied Mathematics Option

  • Computer Science Option

  • Statistics Option

  • Management Science & Operations Research Option

Mathematics as a Second Major

Minor in Mathematics

Academic Advisors

Undergraduate Students Scholarships

Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics

Admission Requirements

Satisfactory Academic Standard Requirement

Graduation Requirement

Transitional Graduation Requirement

Non-credit Courses

Teacher Certification

Undergraduate Catalog

UTA Undergraduate Admissions

The Department of Mathematics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics. The Bachelor of Science degree may also be acquired with the explicit addition of one of these options: industrial and applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, and management science/operations research.

The Bachelor of Science (no option) is primarily intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work in mathematics. However, it is becoming more and more apparent that the need for mathematicians in our economy is shifting away from the academically oriented (i.e. trained to do basic research in mathematically related fields) to those equipped to aid in solving applied problems in business and the emerging high-tech industries.

The industrial and applied mathematics option is aimed at preparing undergraduate math majors for careers in such applied fields. As such, it downplays the more theoretical courses, which are aimed at preparing for graduate study in mathematics, in favor of a broad selection of applied courses. These provide operational skills in the fundamental areas of simulation, modeling, statistics, computation and optimization, as well as internships working in industry (at present, the Raytheon Company is offering internships for students from this program). Students who are strong in mathematics, and who wish to train in skills increasingly relevant (and employable) in high-tech industries such as genetic engineering, bioinformatics, system optimization, high-tech electronics devices, etc., should apply for this option.

The computer science option is intended for those students who wish to seek employment relating to mathematical computing.

The statistics and management science/operations research options are intended for students with an interest in a career involving various applications of mathematics to the world of business.

The Bachelor of Arts is intended for those students desiring to teach mathematics at the elementary and secondary school level and for those seeking a traditional liberal arts education with an emphasis on mathematics.

A student who satisfies the requirements for any other baccalaureate degree qualifies for having mathematics named as a second major upon completion of nine mathematics courses at 3000/4000 level except MATH 3301 and 3319. The following courses are required: MATH 3314, 3330, 3421, 3435, and one from 4421 or 4435. Besides the sequence MATH 3421-4421 or the sequence MATH 3435-4435, a second sequence must be part of the second major. The GPA requirements on the mathematics courses for the second major are identical to those listed below under the heading Graduation Requirement.

A student may minor in mathematics by taking 18 hours of mathematics courses, with at least six hours of 3000/4000 level courses. The courses which may be counted toward a math minor are MATH 1426 and above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers.

Students who wish to apply for major status in mathematics must first complete the University and College of Science requirements and the specific requirement s of the Department of Mathematics listed below.

1. Minimum GPA of 2.25 in at least nine hours of mathematics courses in residence at the level of MATH 1325 or above.
2. At least six hours from the science or computer science courses listed in the mathematics degree plans.
3. Twelve hours of courses of the University core curriculum in disciplines other than science and mathematics.

Students currently enrolled at the University may qualify to change their major to mathematics by meeting the requirements listed above depending on their current status. Entering students who intend to major in mathematics should schedule an appointment with the Department Advisor in addition to counseling within the Academic Foundations Program.

Academic Probation - That of the College of Science. Majors whose overall GPA or GPA in major courses falls below 2.0 will be placed on probation and, in addition to counseling by the University's Academic Advising Office, must consult with the Department Advisor prior to enrolling in additional courses.

For general information on admisions, visit the official UTA Undergraduate Admissions web-page.

Field of Study: Students who complete an approved field of study curriculum in whole or in part will receive academic credit for the equivalent courses within their selected field of study at The University of Texas at Arlington. To view the field of study curriculums approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, please visit
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ctc/ip/core11_00/index.htm

Core Complete: Students who transfer from a Texas community college or university and are certified as core complete shall have satisfied the core requirements of The University of Texas at Arlington. Academic Departments may, in some instances, require specific courses outside the major as prerequisites for major course work.

In addition to all UT Arlington university-wide scholastic probation policies, the Mathematics Department requires that a mathematics major whose GPA is below 2.0 for all mathematics courses attempted at UT Arlington with course numbers MATH 1325 or higher, must change his/her major program.

To re-enter as a mathematics major, the student needs to follow the procedure as stated in the Change of Major section.

In addition to all UT Arlington university-wide graduation requirements, and in addition to the requirements for the specific bachelor degree programs offered by the Mathematics Department, the Mathematics Department requires that, in order to graduate, the candidate must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in all mathematics courses attempted at UT Arlington with course numbers above MATH 3000.

Students enrolled at UT Arlington prior to Fall 1991 and who have not received credit for any mathematics course numbered MATH 3000 or above as of September 1, 1991, must,in order to graduate, have a GPA of at least 2.0 in all mathematics courses attempted at UT Arlington with course number MATH 3000 or above.

The following courses will not be counted for credit (as mathematics or electives) toward a bachelor's degree in mathematics: MATH 1308, 1315, 1316, 1321, 3319, BUSA 3321, and CSE 4301. MATH 3301 will not count as mathematics credit toward a mathematics degree, but can be counted as elective credit.

Students interested in earning a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics with secondary or elementary teacher certification or in mathematics as a second teaching field should refer to the Center for Professional Teacher Education section of the Undergraduate Catalog for teacher certification requirements.