Mathematics, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites. This plan also assumes that:

  • MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2) not needed due to placement exam or college credit
  • Placement into MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) by SAT/ACT/SU math placement exam or college credit

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
  • Credits in Major: 63
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5)
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) Programming Elective (ex: CPSC 1220 – Data-Driven Programming) (5) Cognate Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

Steps 1 for Success 

  • Meet with your academic advisor each quarter for course registration approval.
  • Plan courses on MySeattleU.
  • Work with your advisor to map out your educational plan.

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4) MATH 3000 – Advanced Mathematics (5)
Course 2 MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) MATH 3001 – Math Communication & Reasoning (2)
Course 3 Cognate Elective (5) General Elective (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)
Course 4 General Elective (5)   General Elective (3)

Steps 2 for Success 

  • Meet with your academic advisor each quarter.
  • Track academic program requirements.
  • Use Learning Assistance Programs for support.

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MATH 4421 – Abstract Algebra I (5) OR MATH 4431 – Real Analysis I (5) MATH Elective – 3000 Level + (5) MATH Elective – 3000 Level + (5)
Course 2 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Steps 3 for Success 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MATH 4481 – Senior Synthesis I (2) MATH 4482 – Senior Synthesis II (2) MATH 4483 – Senior Synthesis III (1)
Course 2 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (12)
Course 3 General Elective (10) General Elective (10)  

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