Academics

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The LMU Mathematics Department offers undergraduate degrees in Mathematics (B.A. and B.S.), Applied Mathematics (B.S.), and Statistics and Data Science (B.S.), as well as a Master's degree in teaching mathematics (M.A.T.). In addition, we offer options for minoring in mathematics and we support a mathematics concentration for the Liberal Studies major.

Mathematics majors obtain a broad foundation in pure, applied, and computational mathematics that prepares them for a wide variety of career options in industry, business, government and teaching, as well as for admission to graduate programs or professional schools. Recent LMU math alumni now work for Intel, Raytheon, Kaiser Permanente, Google, JPL, and Mercer Consulting. Others have pursued advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, economics, public health and psychology. Still others have become educators or attended law and medical school. All of our students have enormous flexibility in their future opportunities because of the training and experiences gained through our programs.

In addition to their coursework, our students participate in a variety of activities outside the classroom, including a seminar series featuring academic and industry professionals, performing research with faculty, attending and giving presentations at conferences, and many others.

Degrees and Courses

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program is designed for students who want a broad foundation in mathematics. By choosing appropriate mathematics elective in consultation with her/his faculty advisor, students can emphasize in pure mathematics, applied and computational mathematics, or a combination of both. The degree can be tailored to meet the needs of students who want to pursue a graduate degree in pure or applied mathematics, or intend to work in a mathematics-related field in industry.

Please view the degree requirements (including a sample four-year plan), as found in the LMU Bulletin. Please pay special attention to the four-year plan, as it outlines the typical sequence of courses, assuming you enter LMU as a first-year student and have no AP or prior University credit for courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult frequently with their advisor about the sequence of classes.
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics program is designed for students who want an interdisciplinary program that combines the study of applied and computational mathematics with a scientific area of specialization. This program can be tailored to meet the needs of students who expect to pursue a graduate degree in applied mathematics or science, expect to double-major or minor in a scientific field, or intend to work in a mathematics-related interdisciplinary field in industry.

Please view the degree requirements (including a sample four-year plan), as found in the LMU Bulletin. Please pay special attention to the four-year plan, as it outlines the typical sequence of courses, assuming you enter LMU as a first-year student and have no AP or prior University credit for courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult frequently with their advisor about the sequence of classes.
This degree program is designed for students who want an interdisciplinary course of study that combines computing with statistical analysis and data science. The degree is designed to meet the needs of students who expect to work in a data related field in industry or pursue a graduate degree in either statistics or data science.

Please view the Statistics and Data Science Degree Requirements (including a sample four-year plan). A version detailed in the bulletin is forthcoming. Please pay special attention to the four-year plan, as it outlines the typical sequence of courses, assuming you enter LMU as a first-year student and have no AP or prior University credit for courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult frequently with their advisor about the sequence of classes.
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching mathematics at the secondary (i.e., high school) level. With the help of her/his advisor, the student may design a schedule carefully so that s/he can complete the 2042 California Preliminary Single Subject (Secondary) Teaching Credential during her/his four years at LMU. For more details on the additional requirements for a Teaching Credential, and a sample four-year curriculum which includes both the requirement for the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and the Teaching Credential, see the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program section of the LMU Bulletin.

Please consult with your academic advisor on how to finish the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and the Teaching Credential. Please view the degree requirements (including a sample four-year plan), as found in the LMU Bulletin. Please pay special attention to the four-year plan, as it outlines the typical sequence of courses, assuming you enter LMU as a first-year student and have no AP or prior University credit for courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult frequently with their advisor about the sequence of classes.
This major is designed for students with interests in a variety of disciplines to study mathematics. The Bachelor of Mathematics degree is an intentionally flexible program that provides a solid base of lower and upper division mathematics courses and has over one-third of the mathematics requirements made up of electives. Modelled after degree requirements in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, this program requires students to complete the full University Core and is ideal for students interested in double-majoring in mathematics and a liberal art.

View curriculum requirements.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics program provides an opportunity for secondary school teachers to broaden their background in the mathematical sciences and to connect this knowledge with current education practices.

Visit the MAT Program page.
The Mathematics Department offers minors in Mathematics and Statistics and Data Science. The Mathematics minors are designed for students majoring in another discipline (e.g. engineering, physics, business, economics, computer science, or liberal studies) who have an interest in continued mathematical study and who wish to develop an undergraduate background in mathematics that goes beyond the requirements of their degree program. The additional mathematics preparation provided by our minors give students a real advantage in pursuing graduate work in their discipline as well as important quantitative and reasoning tools directly applicable in their chosen careers.
Student learning outcomes for the mathematics majors:
1. Content Proficiency. In each of the following subject areas of mathematics:
  - calculus and analysis,
  - abstract and linear algebra,
  - probability, combinatorics and statistics,
  - elementary numerical methods;
    Students will be able to:
    - State and use basic definitions and theorems.
    - Solve basic problems.
    - Decide on useful approaches to more complicated problems.
    - Explain the central concepts of the subject.
2. Communication. Students will be able to communicate mathematics both orally and in writing. They will do so according to accepted standards in mathematics.
3. Tools. Students will employ a variety of tools such as the library, Internet, computers, and calculators to solve problems and do undergraduate research.
4. Independent Learners. Students will be able to independently investigate a mathematical topic.
5. Career and Professional Preparation. LMU mathematics graduates will be prepared to engage in mathematics-related professions or in a graduate school academic environment. This preparation will include significant pre-professional experiences.