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Mathematics: Actuarial Science Emphasis - BA, BS


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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

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  • For more information about Mathematics, Actuarial Science Emphasis, see the website.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with their advisor, Linda Skabelund. Current students should also meet with Linda Skabelund and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.75 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ACCT 2010: Financial Accounting Principles   3     ECN 2010: Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS)   3    
ECN 1500: Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI)   3     ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3    
MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL)    4     MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)   4    
College of Science Course 4   STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)    3    
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)   3   College of Science Course 4  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3     MATH 2280: Ordinary Differential Equations (QI)   3    
MATH 2210: Multivariable Calculus (QI)   3     MGT 2050: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business   3    
MATH 2270: Linear Algebra (QI)   3     STAT 5100: Modern Regression Methods (CI/QI)   3    
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)   3   Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3  
Depth Social Sciences (DSS)   3   MATH 3310: Discrete Mathematics   3  

 

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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 4310: Introduction to Algebraic Structures (CI)       3     MATH 4200: Foundations of Analysis (CI)   3    
MATH 5710: Introduction to Probability   3     MATH 5560: Actuarial Financial Mathematics  or FIN 3400: Corporate Finance (QI)   3  or 3   FIN 3200  and FIN 3400  may be taken in place of MATH 5560  
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   3   MATH 5720: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics   3    
FIN 3200: Financial Management   3   FIN 3200  and FIN 3400  may be taken in place of MATH 5560        
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3        
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Because MATH 5560 , MATH 5570 , and MATH 5580  are taught every other year, the student should meet with an advisor to make sure they don’t miss these classes.

Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 5210: Introduction to Analysis I  (if Mathematics Actuary) 3     MATH 5580: Actuarial Math II (CI)   3   Offered every other year
MATH 5570: Actuarial Math I   3   Offered every other year MATH 5810: Topics in Mathematics   1-3   Capstone Experience
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Program Requirements

All courses in the major require a grade of C- or better. Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

Capstone Experience


The capstone experience is a 3-credit requirement for all Mathematics and Statistics majors. The capstone may be satisfied in several ways, including, but not limited to, completing an internship and a reflective essay, participating in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), or completing MATH/STAT 5810. Other means of satisfying the requirement may be developed on an individual basis between the student and their faculty advisor.  

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