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:

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.

​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

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics.

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

  1. 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:
      MATH 3096Introduction to Modern Algebra3
      MATH 4096Senior Problem Solving3
    • 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.
  2. 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.
      • SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
      • SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
  3. 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.
    Computer Programming course
    Select one of the following:3-4
    Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
    Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
    Computer Programming in C
    Program Design and Abstraction
    Honors Program Design and Abstraction
    Computing in MATLAB
    and Applications in MATLAB
    Mathematics courses
    MATH 1041Calculus I4
    or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I
    MATH 1042Calculus II4
    or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II
    MATH 2043Calculus III4
    or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III
    MATH 2101Linear Algebra3-4
    or MATH 2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab
    MATH 2111Basic Concepts of Math3
    MATH 3031Probability Theory I3
    MATH 3096Introduction to Modern Algebra3
    MATH 3137Real & Complex Analysis I (F)3
    MATH 3138Real & Complex Analysis II (S)3
    MATH 4096Senior Problem Solving3
    Three Mathematics electives at the 3000 level or above 19
    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 Hours53-55
    (F) - Fall only course
    (S) - Spring only course
    1

    (MATH 2041 or MATH 2941 or MATH 2045), MATH 2061, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill up to two of the Mathematics electives at the 3000 level or above.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
MATH 1041
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 Hours15
Spring
MATH 1042
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
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Elective 1
 Credit Hours15
Year 2
Fall
MATH 2043
Calculus III
or Honors Calculus III
4
MATH 2101
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
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
3
Elective 2-1
 Credit Hours16
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 Hours15
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 Hours16
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 Hours16-17
Year 4
Fall
3000+ Mathematics Elective 1 3
Upper-level CLA Course (numbered 2000 and above) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
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 Hours15-14
 Total Credit Hours123
(F) - Fall only course
(S) - Spring only course
1

(MATH 2041 or MATH 2941 or MATH 2045), MATH 2061, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill up to two of the Mathematics electives at the 3000 level or above.

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:

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