College of Science

Department of Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics -with minor

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1st year

Fall Semester

CSE 1105

MATH 1426

UNIV 1101/1131 COMMUNICATION CORE

4 CREDIT HOUR LANG. COURSE

Spring Semester

CSE 1310

MATH 2425 COMMUNICATION CORE

4 CREDIT HOUR LANG. COURSE SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL CORE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

2nd year

Fall Semester

MATH 2326

MATH 3330

MODL 2313

APPROVED MINOR COURSE APPROVED SCIENCE SEQUENCE

Spring Semester

HIST 1301

MATH 3300

MODL 2314

MATH 33XX+ELECTIVE APPROVED SCIENCE SEQUENCE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

3rd year

Fall Semester

HIST 1302

MATH 3321

MATH 3318

MATH 3345

ADDITIONAL NATURAL

SCIENCE ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

MATH 3335

MATH 3316

APPROVED MINOR COURSE APPROVED MINOR COURSE

ADDITIONAL NATURAL

SCIENCE ELECTIVE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

4th year

Fall Semester

POLS 2311

MATH 33XX+ELECTIVE

MATH 33XX+ELECTIVE

APPROVED MINOR COURSE

APPROVED MINOR COURSE

Spring Semester

POLS 2312

MATH 4321 OR MATH 4335

MATH 2ND SEQUENCE

CREATIVE ARTS CORE

APPROVED MINOR COURSE

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 123

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE

Take UNIV-SC 1131-020, the Freshman Student Success course for math majors.

Enroll in a calculus or similar course, depending on level of preparation.

Become familiar with degree requirements for math majors.

Review the different math degree options: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with focus in Industrial and Applied Mathematics; Actuarial Science and Statistics; UTEACH (secondary education)

Collaborate with advisor/professor to draft a four-year Ł Ian of studies.

ENGAGE 

Learn about student chapters of mathematical professional organizations: Actuarial Science Club; American Mathematical Society Graduate Chapter; Association for Women in Mathematics; Mathematical Association of America; Mid-Cities Math Circle; Pi Mu Epsilon Chapter; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics; Society for the Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science.

Get to know math professors and their areas of research.

EXCEL

Join Honors College, if appropriate.

Look for summer internships or REU programs.

Consider a study abroad program.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Take MATH 3330 as soon as prerequisites are met.

Continue taking required courses.

 

Gear up for success in the Big Three: MATH 3300 (Intro to Proofs); MATH 3307 (Math Analysis I); MATH 3321 (Abstract Algebra I).

 

Explore avenues for participation in undergraduate research.

ENGAGE

Inquire about opportunities for service learning.

Become a tutor in the Learning Resource Center, Ideas Center, or Supplemental Instruction.

 

Attend regular meetings of the student organizations in mathematics.

 

Ask a professor to mentor you for undergraduate research.

 

Consider joining the UTEACH program.

 

Become an officer of a student organization.

 

Find opportunities to represent mathematics or the Mathematics Department in the broader community.

EXCEL

Present a poster at ACES.

Give a talk at the Texas MAA annual meeting.

Present a poster at the Joint MAA AMS meeting in January.

Familiarize yourself with the latest relevant software.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Complete degree requirements.

Apply for graduation.

Take GREs, if appropriate.

Collaborate with Lockheed Martin Career Development Center, participate in job fairs.

ENGAGE

Put together resume highlighting all engagement activities.

Apply and visit graduate schools, if appropriate.

Visit local industries, Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.

EXCEL

Apply for graduate school, if appropriate.

Do an undergraduate or Honors thesis.

Prepare a professional paper of your undergraduate research and submit to a journal.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring & coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service Learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Actuary

Educational Publishers

Banking -Commercial and Regional

Financial Analyst

Consulting Firms

Financial Consultant

Credit Unions

Financial Institutions

Cryptographer

Financial Planner

Custom Software Builders

Government -Federal, State, Local

Data Scientist

Investment Analyst

Economist

Market Research

Mathematician

Operations Research Analyst

Service Companies

Specialized Training Organizations

Statistician

Wholesale and Retail Trade Firms

Workforce Skills

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working, and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Abstract Formulation of Models

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Logical Reasoning

Organize, Analyze, and Interpret Numerical Data

Persistence

Proficiency for Accuracy and Detail

Quantitative Problem-Solving

Time Management

Work Independently or in Small Groups

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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