Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, offered by the Department of Mathematics, provides a solid mathematical foundation and also allows for the most flexibility. This program prepares students for a variety of jobs in business and industry, as well as for graduate study in fields related to mathematics.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: ST-MATH-BA
Distinction in Major
To graduate with distinction in this major, a student must satisfy the following criteria:
- achieve a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA;
- achieve a minimum 3.50 major GPA;
- successfully complete MATH 3141, MATH 3142 and MATH 4051 instead of MATH 3137 and MATH 3138;
- successfully complete MATH 3098 instead of MATH 3096; and
- achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA in the following courses:
Accelerated Programs
Accelerated programs provide a pathway for students to pursue both an undergraduate degree and an advanced degree in a shorter amount of time. Below is a list of available accelerated programs for students in the BA in Mathematics.
- BA in Mathematics / MEd in Middle Grades Education with a Concentration in Mathematics
- BA in Mathematics / MEd in Middle Grades Education with a Concentration in Mathematics and Language Arts
- BA in Mathematics / MEd in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics Education
- BA in Mathematics / MS in Mathematics
Undergraduate Contact Information
Brian Rider, Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 638
215-204-7841
mathematics@temple.edu
Maria Lorenz, Vice Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 610
215-204-7852
mathadvising@temple.edu
Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Wachman Hall, Room 632
215-204-7847
mathadvising@temple.edu
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (123 total s.h.)
- Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
- All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MATH 3096 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 MATH 4096 Senior Problem Solving 3 - Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
- See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
- Students who complete CST majors receive a waiver for 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
- Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
- College Requirements
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
- A minimum of 6 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above) CLA credits.
- Successful completion or waiver from the second level of a foreign language.
- Complete a one-credit first-year seminar or transfer seminar.
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (53-55 s.h.)
At least 7 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 7 Math courses must be completed at Temple.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Computer Programming course Select one of the following: 3-4 Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python or CIS 1951Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python Computer Programming in C Program Design and Abstraction or CIS 1968Honors Program Design and Abstraction Computing in MATLAB
and Applications in MATLABMathematics courses MATH 1041 Calculus I 4 or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I MATH 1042 Calculus II 4 or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II MATH 2043 Calculus III 4 or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III MATH 2101 Linear Algebra 3-4 or MATH 2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab MATH 2111 Basic Concepts of Math 3 MATH 3031 Probability Theory I 3 MATH 3096 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 MATH 3137 Real & Complex Analysis I (F) 3 MATH 3138 Real & Complex Analysis II (S) 3 MATH 4096 Senior Problem Solving 3 Three Mathematics electives at the 3000 level or above 1 9 Physics courses Select one of the following: 4 Elementary Classical Physics I Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F) General Physics I Honors General Physics I (F) Select one of the following: 4 Elementary Classical Physics II Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S) General Physics II Honors General Physics II (S) Total Credit Hours 53-55 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (F) - Fall only course (S) - Spring only course
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1041 or MATH 1941 | Calculus I or Honors Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python or Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | ||
| Computer Programming in C | ||
| Program Design and Abstraction or Honors Program Design and Abstraction | ||
| Computing in MATLAB and Applications in MATLAB | ||
| SCTC 1001 | CST First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Elective | 3-2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1042 or MATH 1942 | Calculus II or Honors Calculus II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
| Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F) | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Honors General Physics I (F) | ||
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2043 or MATH 2943 | Calculus III or Honors Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2101 or MATH 2103 | Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra with Computer Lab | 3-4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Classical Physics II | ||
| Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S) | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Honors General Physics II (S) | ||
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Elective | 2-1 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2111 | Basic Concepts of Math | 3 |
| MATH 3031 | Probability Theory I | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3137 | Real & Complex Analysis I (F) | 3 |
| 3000+ Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1001 - First Level | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3096 | Introduction to Modern Algebra [WI] | 3 |
| MATH 3138 | Real & Complex Analysis II (S) | 3 |
| 3000+ Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1002 - Second Level | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| 3000+ Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Upper-level CLA Course (numbered 2000 and above) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 4096 | Senior Problem Solving [WI] | 3 |
| Upper-level CLA Course (numbered 2000 and above) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
Accelerated Programs
Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The following accelerated programs may be of interest to students in the Mathematics BA:
College of Education and Human Development