Earn Your Degree in Mathematics

Mathematics is the bedrock of science and the key to understanding and advancing innovation in the 21st Century.

Choose from one of four specializations

Applied Mathematics

Prepares you to use theories and techniques to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government, engineering, computing, and other sciences. 

Theoretical Mathematics

Focuses on the analytical skills essential for a variety of careers and prepares you for graduate school.  

Actuarial Science

Focuses on research, planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making methods.  

Mathematics Teaching

Prepares you to contribute to educational initiatives and for teaching at the middle and high school levels.

General Studies: Mathematics

A flexible curriculum with mathematics at its core but that allows you to integrate an area of concentration from almost any other discipline offered at WSU. Prepares you to teach multiple subjects and pursue opportunities outside of education.

Common Course Requirements

There are eight course requirements common to all six undergraduate mathematics degree options:

  • Math 171: Calculus I
  • Math 172 or 182: Calculus II
  • Math 220 or 230: Introductory Linear Algebra
  • Math 273: Calculus III
  • Math 300: Mathematical Computing
  • Math 301: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
  • Stat 360: Probability and Statistics
  • Math 401: Introduction to Analysis I

Repeating a course?

If you want to repeat a course for a third time or more, you will need to request permission from the department. Please read these instructions.

Common Careers in Mathematics

  • Actuary
  • Business management
  • Data analysis/scientist
  • Mathematician
  • Mathematics research and education
  • Engineering w/Applied Math
  • Financial Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Government research/National labs
  • Intelligence agencies
  • Finance industries
  • Law enforcement
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Statistician
  • Computer Scientist
  • Consultant
  • Industries who need logical thinkers
  • College teaching
  • Secondary school teaching
  • Medical School
  • Law School
  • National security
  • Operations research