BA/BS in Mathematics

Mathematics is a powerful tool used in the natural and social sciences for understanding and predicting the world around us. It also has a beauty of logic and structure within itself, as well as being useful for a wide variety of applications. Students interested in the natural and social sciences are encouraged to have a second major or a minor in mathematics. Graduates with a major in mathematics would be employed anywhere there is a need to solve numerical and logical problems.

BA Degree Requirements

• 41 required credit hours
• 27 general education credit hours
• 60 elective credit hours

At least 18 of the required 33 mathematics credit hours must be taken at Webster University.

MTHT courses may not be used for the mathematics major.

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Program Learning Outcomes for BA in Mathematics

• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to the program content.
• Students will  demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Calculus.
• Students will become acquainted with a variety of mathematics, chosen from applied and/or theoretical topics.

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BA Required Courses

Students without a second major or a minor in computer science, information management, or information systems are required to take the following course:

Students without a second major or a minor in biological sciences and who are not getting a teacher certification are required to take the following courses:

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BS Degree Requirements

• 56 required credit hours
• 12 general education credit hours
• 60 elective credit hours

At least 18 of the required 39 mathematics credit hours must be taken at Webster University.

MTHT courses may not be used for the mathematics major.

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Program Learning Outcomes for BS in Mathematics

• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to the program content.
• Students will  demonstrate in depth knowledge of Calculus.
• Students will become acquainted with a variety of mathematics, chosen from applied and/or theoretical topics.
• Students will gain basic computer programming skills.

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BS Required Courses

Students without a second major or a minor in computer science, information management, or information systems are required to take the following courses:

Students without a second major or a minor in biological sciences and who are not getting teacher certification are required to take the following courses:

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