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Read moreMathematics is a quantitative field that teaches problem solving and establishes a chain of reasoning for developing hypotheses and anticipating consequences.
Overview & Distinctions
Overview
Mathematics as a major is a good preparation for many types of careers from teaching, to science and medicine, to engineering and business.
The mathematics major leads to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. To meet your specific career goals, add a structured minor to further strengthen your background.
Our interdisciplinary coursework provides an excellent foundation for many career paths. The low number of required courses in the major will leave you with time to explore your interests or to fulfill prerequisite requirements for a graduate program.
BA or BS Options
The Mathematics major offers two degree options:
Bachelor of Science (BA) in Mathematics
- Designed to best prepare students for a career in teaching or applying mathematics.
- This program allows students more free credits to explore other disciplines or further expand their mathematical experience.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics
The General Track requires 15 mathematics courses and offers a broad exposure to the rich field of mathematics.
The Statistics Track requires 15 mathematics courses with at least 5 statistically oriented courses. This track could lead to further study or careers in statistics or actuarial science.
The Applied Concentration Track requires 11 mathematics courses and 4 courses in an area of concentration such as physics, chemistry, biology, or computer science.
Why Choose D'Youville?
- Benefit from direct entry into one of D'Youville's joint and combined professional degree programs. You can earn a highly-respected bachelor's and doctoral degree here at D'Youville in less time than you can at other institutions. After you earn your Bachelor of Science degree, as long as you’ve maintained the necessary academic standards you’ll be automatically admitted to the doctoral program…no reapplying and no GREs required!
- Get individualized attention in small classes, usually around 20 students, and not more than 40. Science labs range from 12 to 15 students per class.
- 100% of classes at D'Youville are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants.
- Ace your graduate or professional school entrance exams with D'Youville's in-house review course. Students at other colleges often pay $1,000 or more to take similar courses from commercial firms. If you're unsure about a career path, your assigned faculty advisor will help you explore your options.
- D'Youville's long commitment to a liberal education means that you'll receive the kind of interdisciplinary education that will give you a rock-solid foundation. Gain skills like problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and written, visual, and oral communication — all skills that employers believe are critical to success, no matter what career path you decide to take.
Automatic Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration
When you apply for admission at D’Youville, we’ll automatically consider you for our merit scholarships. Undergraduate scholarships can cover as much as 50% of your tuition, and there is no need to fill out a separate application!
Transfer students can qualify for scholarships, as well. And unlike other schools, maintaining your scholarship is easier at D'Youville because we use a realistic 2.00 GPA requirement to determine your eligibility for merit-based scholarships each year.
Find more information and additional scholarships on our scholarships page.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.
First Time in College Freshman Requirements:
- Submitted application for admission
- Applications are free of charge and can be found on our Apply: First Time in College webpage.
- Official high school transcripts
- An overall weighted GPA of 80 (BA) or 85 (BS) with successful completion of high school graduation requirements and three years of math, history, english, and science.
- Physics is recommended.
Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):
- Standardized SAT/ACT test scores
- Admissions essay
- Letters of recommendation
Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria:
- Submitted application for admission
- Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
- Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):
- Coursework relevant to major of interest
- Admissions essay
- Letters of recommendation
Mathematics BA Curriculum
Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics program,
tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the
D'Youville academic catalog.
Courses require a minimum grade of B-. or
Course Requirements
Code
Title
Credits
Major Requirements
44
General Education Requirements
30
Free Electives (including remaining Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements)
46
Total Credits
120
Course Requirements for the Major
Code
Title
Credits
MAT-125
Calculus I 1
4
MAT-126
Calculus II 1
4
MAT-202
Calculus III
4
MAT-300
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
3
MAT-301
Real Analysis I
3
MAT-315
Linear Algebra
3
MAT-401
Abstract Algebra I
3
MAT-302
Real Analysis II
3
or MAT-402
Abstract Algebra II
Total Credits
27
1
Mathematics Electives (Select from the Following, Minimum 9 Credits)
Code
Title
Credits
MAT-302
Real Analysis II
3
MAT-303
Foundations of Geometry I
3
MAT-304
Foundations of Geometry II
3
MAT-310
Foundations of Mathematics
3
MAT-318
Discrete Math
3
MAT-321
Differential Equations
3
MAT-375
Math Modeling in Biology
3
MAT-389
Special Topics
1-3
MAT-390
Special Topics
1-3
MAT-402
Abstract Algebra II
3
MAT-403
Probability
3
MAT-404
Mathematical Statistics
3
MAT-407
Senior Seminar I
2
MAT-408
Senior Seminar II
2
MAT-410
Number Theory
3
MAT-412
General Topology
3
MAT-414
Complex Analysis
3
MAT-417
Introduction to Graph Theory
3
MAT-420
Introduction to Linear Models
3
MAT-421
Design of Experiments
3
MAT-424
Numerical Analysis
3
MAT-443
Methods of Teaching Mathematics
3
MAT-479
Data Analysis Methods
3
MAT-480
Statistical Applications
3
In Other Academic Areas Required for Major
Select One of the Following Two Sequences
Code
Title
Credits
PHY-101
General Physics I
3
PHY-101L
Gen Physics Lab I
1
PHY-102
General Physics
3
PHY-102L
Gen Physics Lab II
1
Total Credits
8
Code
Title
Credits
PHY-103
Physics for Engineers
3
PHY-103L
Physics for Engineers Lab 1
1
PHY-104
Physics for Engineers II
3
PHY-104L
Physics for Engineers II Lab
1
Total Credits
8
Mathematics BS Curriculum
Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Course Requirements
General Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 56 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| Free electives (including remaining Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements) | 34 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Course Requirements for the Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-125 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MAT-126 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| MAT-202 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT-300 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT-301 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT-302 | Real Analysis II | 3 |
| MAT-315 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT-401 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MAT-402 | Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 |
Courses require a minimum grade of B-. |
Mathematics Electives (Select from the Following, Minimum 18 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-303 | Foundations of Geometry I | 3 |
| MAT-304 | Foundations of Geometry II | 3 |
| MAT-310 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT-318 | Discrete Math | 3 |
| MAT-321 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT-375 | Math Modeling in Biology | 3 |
| MAT-389 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| MAT-390 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| MAT-403 | Probability | 3 |
| MAT-404 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MAT-407 | Senior Seminar I | 2 |
| MAT-408 | Senior Seminar II | 2 |
| MAT-410 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MAT-412 | General Topology | 3 |
| MAT-414 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MAT-417 | Introduction to Graph Theory | 3 |
| MAT-420 | Introduction to Linear Models | 3 |
| MAT-421 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| MAT-424 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MAT-443 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT-479 | Data Analysis Methods | 3 |
| MAT-480 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
In Other Academic Areas Required for Major
Select One of the Following Two Sequences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY-101L | Gen Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHY-102 | General Physics | 3 |
| PHY-102L | Gen Physics Lab II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
or
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-103 | Physics for Engineers | 3 |
| PHY-103L | Physics for Engineers Lab 1 | 1 |
| PHY-104 | Physics for Engineers II | 3 |
| PHY-104L | Physics for Engineers II Lab | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Statistics Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 56 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| Free electives (including remaining Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements) | 34 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Course Requirements for the Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-125 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MAT-126 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| MAT-202 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT-300 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT-301 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT-315 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT-401 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MAT-403 | Probability | 3 |
| MAT-404 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 |
Courses require a minimum grade of B-. |
Statistics Electives (Select Three of the Following)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-420 | Introduction to Linear Models | 3 |
| MAT-421 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| MAT-479 | Data Analysis Methods | 3 |
| MAT-480 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
Mathematics Electives (Select from the Following, Minimum 9 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-302 | Real Analysis II | 3 |
| MAT-303 | Foundations of Geometry I | 3 |
| MAT-304 | Foundations of Geometry II | 3 |
| MAT-310 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT-318 | Discrete Math | 3 |
| MAT-321 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT-375 | Math Modeling in Biology | 3 |
| MAT-389 | Special Topics | 1 |
| MAT-390 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MAT-402 | Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MAT-407 | Senior Seminar I | 2 |
| MAT-408 | Senior Seminar II | 2 |
| MAT-410 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MAT-412 | General Topology | 3 |
| MAT-414 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MAT-417 | Introduction to Graph Theory | 3 |
| MAT-420 | Introduction to Linear Models | 3 |
| MAT-421 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| MAT-424 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MAT-443 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT-479 | Data Analysis Methods | 3 |
| MAT-480 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
In Other Academic Areas Required for Major
Select One of the Following Two Sequences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY-101L | Gen Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHY-102 | General Physics | 3 |
| PHY-102L | Gen Physics Lab II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
or
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-103 | Physics for Engineers | 3 |
| PHY-103L | Physics for Engineers Lab 1 | 1 |
| PHY-104 | Physics for Engineers II | 3 |
| PHY-104L | Physics for Engineers II Lab | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Applied Concentration Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - includes 4 concentration courses (12-16 credits) at 200+ level 1 | 56 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| Free electives (including remaining Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements) | 34 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 |
Concentration courses must be pre-approved by the Mathematics Curriculum Committee and the chair of the department (Suggested concentrations: analytics, biology, chemistry, computer science or physics). |
Course Requirements for the Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-125 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MAT-126 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| MAT-202 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT-300 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT-301 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT-315 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT-401 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| 1 |
Courses require a minimum grade of B- |
Mathematics Electives (Select from the Following, Minimum 12 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-302 | Real Analysis II | 3 |
| MAT-303 | Foundations of Geometry I | 3 |
| MAT-304 | Foundations of Geometry II | 3 |
| MAT-310 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT-318 | Discrete Math | 3 |
| MAT-321 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT-375 | Math Modeling in Biology | 3 |
| MAT-389 | Special Topics | 1 |
| MAT-390 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MAT-402 | Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MAT-403 | Probability | 3 |
| MAT-404 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MAT-407 | Senior Seminar I | 2 |
| MAT-408 | Senior Seminar II | 2 |
| MAT-410 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MAT-412 | General Topology | 3 |
| MAT-414 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MAT-417 | Introduction to Graph Theory | 3 |
| MAT-420 | Introduction to Linear Models | 3 |
| MAT-421 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| MAT-424 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MAT-443 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT-479 | Data Analysis Methods | 3 |
| MAT-480 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
In Other Academic Areas Required for Major
Select One of the Following Two Sequences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY-101L | Gen Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHY-102 | General Physics | 3 |
| PHY-102L | Gen Physics Lab II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
or
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-103 | Physics for Engineers | 3 |
| PHY-103L | Physics for Engineers Lab 1 | 1 |
| PHY-104 | Physics for Engineers II | 3 |
| PHY-104L | Physics for Engineers II Lab | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
Careers
Careers
Strong mathematics skills are a valuable commodity and highly sought after in the job market. At D'Youville we'll help you build on your strengths and help you discover the career path that is right for you. Because a bachelor's degree in mathematics can lead to many different career possibilities, D'Youville's program offers flexibility so that you can explore related areas and find your career interest.
The most traditional career in mathematics is to become teacher. Mathematics teachers are needed at the grade school, high school and college levels. D'Youville's bachelor's degree in mathematics will fulfill the undergraduate math requirements for each of these teaching levels, so that you can decide after you begin your program which type of teaching certification you're interested in pursuing.
Other careers are more mathematically oriented, like becoming a mathematician, statistician, actuary or operations research analyst. Other opportunities lead to more business-oriented careers, for example becoming a marketing, research or financial analyst.
Alumni Success
- Jamal Williams '15 has degrees in Math and Biology and is now in graduate school at Buffalo State College.
- Krista Pundt '11 has degrees in Math and Biology and is now working towards a PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
- Cynthia Carney '11 also earned a degree in Education and now teaches for the Buffalo Public Schools.
- Joan Bernecki '11 has degrees in Math and Education and is now teaching in Buffalo, NY.
- Melissa Kanalley '10 obtained a MS in Education and is now the Executive Assistant for PGC Basketball.
- Jessica Phillippi '10 earned a MBA from Ashford University and is now the Export Traffic Dispatcher at Baillie Lumber.
Internships
Internships
The Department of Biology and Mathematics strongly encourages students to perform research internships as part of the completion of their undergraduate degree. Our friendly and engaging faculty has a diverse set of research interests, ranging from bioinformatics and analytics to animal behavior and human anatomy, so finding the research project that sparks your curiosity couldn’t be easier.
Research projects engage students in new and exciting scientific discoveries that allow them to gain knowledge and experience that is beneficial in applying to graduate programs.
Involvement in research as an undergraduate doesn’t just end at the bench – students from Department of Biology and Mathematics have presented their data in local, national, and international meetings. These experiences help to broaden the horizons of our students and to develop contacts and relationships with researchers from around the globe.
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