Undergraduate
Degree Programs
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers majors in mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics, as well as a minor in mathematics. These programs offers a diverse collection of courses designed not only to enable students to pursue a profession in mathematics itself, but also to enhance students’ competence in the fields of engineering, the physical sciences, the life sciences, and the social sciences. These programs emphasize the broad nature of modern mathematics and its close associations with the real world and prepares students for careers in industry or secondary education, as well as entry into graduate school.
MATHEMATICS MAJOR (BACHELOR OF ARTS)
Pure Mathematics Concentration
The pure mathematics concentration is designed for majors whose interests lie in mathematical theory. Students that complete this concentration will be well prepared to continue their mathematical studies in graduate school and to explore mathematical theory in government and industry.
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Applied Mathematics Concentration
The applied mathematics concentration is designed for students whose interest reside in applicational and/or computational aspects of mathematics. Students that complete this concentration will be equipped to explore mathematically inclined fields of science, industry, and government.
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General Mathematics Concentration
The general mathematics concentration is designed for majors whose interests span applications of and theoretical aspects of mathematics. Students that complete this concentration will be exposed to a variety of topics to help prepare the student for future endeavors in all aspects of mathematics.
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Mathematics: Computational & Applied Major (Bachelor of Science)
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Concentration
The Data Analytics & Business Intelligence concentration will prepare its graduates for careers in mathematics, statistics, data analytics, and other fields which rely on exceptional quantitative skills. Graduates may be employed in a wide array of industries including aerospace, finance, computing, data science, medical device development, and many others.
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Discrete Mathematics & Cryptography Concentration
The Discrete Mathematics & Cryptography concentration will prepare its graduates for careers in mathematics, statistics, data analytics, and other fields which rely on exceptional quantitative skills. Graduates may be employed in a wide array of industries including aerospace, finance, computing, data science, medical device development, and many others.
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STATISTICS MAJOR (BACHELOR OF ARTS)
About the Major
Statistics is a science of information gathering, data analysis, and decision making. It is a discipline that blends the applied with the theoretical and courses in this major reflect this diversity of perspectives. These courses provide excellent preparation for careers in industrial statistics, actuarial science, biostatistics, and statistical research.
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MATHEMATICS MINOR
About the Minor
The mathematics minor emphasizes the broad nature of modern mathematics and its close associations with the real world.
The minor in mathematics is open to all students, except those majoring in statistics. Students with majors in the sciences, engineering, business, and the social sciences are particularly encouraged to pursue the mathematics minor.
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Cryptography Certificate
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ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR THE MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Those students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in mathematics may also be interested in the Honors Program.
Honors Program
The mathematics honors program is designed for students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics that indicates unusual strength in the field of mathematics. Successful completion of the program will be prominently displayed on the student's diploma and will be recorded on the student's official USF transcript.
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DECLARING A MATHematics or Statistics MAJOR
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