Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Lacey, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 46,856 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The mathematics program at Saint Martin’s University is designed to provide mathematics majors with a strong foundation in traditional mathematical skills, provide support to other majors, such as engineering, in which solid math skills are a mandate, and help liberal arts majors develop an appreciation for the crucial role mathematics plays in modern society.
The mathematics faculty members bring to the classroom a broad range of hands-on expertise in areas that include:
- Applied Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Probability and Statistics
- History of Mathematics
- Geometry
- Abstract Algebra
- Real and Complex Analysis
Research and Internships
Internship opportunities vary! Previous internship opportunities have been available with H&R Block, the Department of Revenue, Costco, and Target.
The top 15 highest-earning college degrees share a core factor -- mathematics, according to a PayScale statistic cited by the Mathematics Association of America. Mathematics opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
Mathematics Placement Exam
The mathematics placement exam will identify the course number(s) of the introductory math course(s) for which the student is best prepared. All students need to take the mathematics placement exam if they do not have acceptable AP scores and/or transfer credit for prerequisite courses before class registration at summer orientation.
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Core Requirements
Visit the undergraduate academic catalog on our website for a complete breakdown of core (general) requirements for bachelor's degrees.
Lower-Division Courses
- One computer science course, of at least three credit hours
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Introduction to advanced mathematics
Upper-Division Courses
- Linear Algebra or Probability and Statistics or Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis I
- MTH electives: Three upper-division math electives of at least three credit hours
- Supportive area: Nine upper-division credit hours in a supportive area such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, engineering or physics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Core Requirements
(Visit the undergraduate academic catalog on our website for a complete breakdown of core (general) requirements for bachelor's degrees.)
Lower-Division Courses
- One computer science course other than CSC 160, of at least three credit hours
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
- Calculus III
- Any two sequences chosen from:
- Introductory Physics or General Chemistry or General Biology or Programming with C# or Principles of Economics and one of:
- The Evolution of Economic Thought or Econometrics, or Applied Quantitative Management Techniques
Upper-Division Courses
- Linear Algebra
- Probability and Statistics
- Abstract Algebra
- Real Analysis I
- Senior Paper
- MTH electives: Three upper-division math electives, each of at least three credit hours
- Supportive area: Nine upper-division credit hours in a supportive area such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, engineering, or physics
- Possess a strong foundation in traditional mathematical areas. Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundational mathematics in a three-semester calculus sequence coupled with the ability to apply calculus principles in differential equations, mathematical modeling, and/or probability and statistics.
- Understand and write rigorous proofs for theorems, corollaries, and lemmas. Students will be skilled in a variety of proof methods and have strong axiomatic reasoning skills. Students will be able to apply these skills in the context of geometry, linear algebra, abstract algebra, real analysis, and/or complex variables.
- Science and engineering majors: Possess the mathematical and statistical backgrounds required for their fields of study. Like the math majors, engineering and science students will demonstrate an understanding of foundational mathematics in a two or three-semester calculus sequence coupled with the ability to apply calculus principles in Differential equations or apply pre-calculus to algebra-based physics.
- Business, accounting, psychology, and social work majors: Possess the mathematical and statistical backgrounds required for their fields of study. Business and accounting students will demonstrate an understanding of probabilistic and statistical principles, as well as be able to apply these principles in operations research, applied quantitative reasoning, and finance.
- Liberal arts majors: Develop an appreciation of the role of mathematics in modern society. Liberal arts majors will demonstrate the ability to apply mathematics to a variety of real-world situations, such as selecting the best home mortgage or making investment decisions.
- Engineering
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics Education
- Operations Research
- Biomathematics
- Finance
- Cryptography
- Statistics
- Physics