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One of the goals of the mathematics major is to prepare students for mathematical careers in business, government, education, or industry.  To meet the various professional needs of the mathematics and statistics major, four different concentrations are available within the major.

Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in mathematics should pursue this concentration. Students must complete Mathematics 210, 251--252, 310, 314, 320, 330, 471--472, and 481--482; along with nine additional hours from Mathematics 340, 350, 410, 430, 451, 461 and especially 498--499.

Statistics Concentration (6912 BA or 6912 BS):

Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in statistics, actuarial science, or a career as a statistician
should pursue this concentration. Students must complete Mathematics 210, 251--252, 310, 314, 320, 481; Statistics 325, and 461--462; along with 12 additional hours from Statistics 365, 375, 385, 435, 455, 465, 498--499 and Mathematics 451.

Secondary Mathematics Concentration (6913 BA or 6913 BS):
Students interested in pursuing a career in secondary mathematics teaching should pursue this concentration. Students in the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences who are seeking the necessary professional-education
courses to qualify for licensure as a secondary mathematics teacher must be admitted to the teacher-education
program in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. They should consult the College of Education
and Behavioral Sciences about admission and licensure requirements. The necessary mathematics courses are
listed below. This option will usually require at least four-and-one-half years (nine semesters).  The necessary mathematics courses are 210, 251--252, 310, 314. 320, 410, 420, 451, 471; one of 461 or 481; one of 462, 472, or 482; and six additional hours of upper division mathematics not including cooperative education courses.  This option will usually require at least 4 and one-half years (nine semesters).

General Mathematics and Statistics Concentration (6914 BA or 6914 BS):

Students interested in a broad general background in mathematics and statistics should pursue this
concentration. Students must complete Mathematics 210, 251--252, 310, 314, 320; two courses from Statistics 461, Mathematics 471, 481; one course from Statistics 462, Mathematics 472 and 482; along with fifteen additional hours of upper division mathematics not including cooperative-education courses.

Be sure to discuss your options with your academic advisor!

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