Wichita State’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in mathematics offers you the flexibility to tailor your degree to fit your future goals. The degree is good preparation for graduate-level study and can open doors to a variety of high-paying, high-demand careers in government and the private sector.

Curriculum

You’ll start by completing six core courses and go on to choose additional courses, based on your interests, for a total of 24 credit hours of mathematics.

Core mathematics courses include:

• Intro to the History of Mathematics
• Intro to Advanced Mathematics
• Linear Algebra
• Advanced Calculus I
• Numerical Methods
• Differential Equations 1

Applied Learning

Students in the BA in mathematics program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing one of the following:

• The student completes a thesis.
• The student attends a conference and presents at least a poster.
• The student performs outreach in the local school district.
• The student does a presentation in a venue involving members of the community, such as the Science Expo at Keeper of the Plains, or through participation in Math Circle, or Pi Mu Epsilon, or Math Awareness.
• The student carries out a research project followed by a seminar presentation.

Careers

Whether you want to pursue graduate study or enter the workforce, a mathematics degree from Wichita State will put you on track to success, leading to careers in a variety of fields, such as:

• Government: mathematicians and statisticians
• Healthcare: biostatisticians
• Research and development
• Insurance company actuaries
• Education