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Actuarial Science

Students interested in pursuing a career in Actuarial Science should know that entry into this career usually requires passing one or more Actuary Exams. To prepare for the first actuarial exam, a student should take the following courses:

• MATH 1951,2,3 Calculus 1, 2, & 3
• MATH 2080 Calculus of Several Variables
• MATH 3080 Introduction to Probability
• MATH 3090 Mathematical Probability

Other recommended courses include:

• MATH 3350 Mathematics of Finance
• Finance courses offered through Daniels College of Business

Students interested in this career path may want to consider the Undergraduate/Graduate Dual Degree Program at the Daniels College of Business.

Engineering

Students majoring in Math with an interest in Engineering may consider a minor in Mechanical Engineering. Note that this is only recommended for students with University Physics I, II, and III in their curriculum.

Graduate Studies in Mathematics

Students with an interest in graduate studies in the mathematical sciences are recommended to take as many advanced courses in foundational mathematical areas as their schedule will allow. These include courses such as the following:

• MATH 3050 Set Theory
• MATH 3060 Mathematical Logic
• MATH 3120 Introduction to Topology
• MATH 3151 Linear Algebra I
• MATH 3161 Introduction to Real Analysis I (Required for the major)
• MATH 3166 Group Theory
• MATH 3170 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (Required for the major)
• MATH 3260 Metric Spaces
• MATH 3851 Functions Complex Variable I

Very advanced students may be allowed to take 4000-level courses with instructor permission.

Teaching

For students interested in teaching mathematics at the secondary level (7-12th grade) we highlight certain courses that are necessary in order to acquire teaching licensure in the state of Colorado, and two of the programs offered through the Morgridge College of Education which can be paired with a Math major.

Completing the coursework for these programs and a Math major requires careful academic planning. Students should speak to an Education advisor early on (in their first year or early in their second year) if they are interested. Students apply to both programs listed below in their third year of undergraduate studies.

Minor in teacher education

This is a 40-credit hour minor that can be completed during senior year if the student has completed all of their undergraduate major requirements. This minor includes all of the requirements for an elementary, secondary or K-12 teaching license. This course of study does lead to a recommendation for licensure in the State of Colorado.

Dual undergraduate/graduate degree program in teacher education

This program of study includes the course work for licensure in the State of Colorado, as well as completion of a bachelor's and master's degree in five years.

Here is an annotated sample program for a student in the Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Program in Teacher Education:

Notes:

• In addition to major, minor, and Common Curriculum requirements, students will have to take classes in various content areas to qualify for Colorado teaching licensure. Math and Education Department advisors can give more specific information.
• MATH 3400 Introduction to Geometry and MATH 3010 History of Mathematics are offered in alternating years in the spring. Students need both of these classes to satisfy the Mathematics content areas for Colorado state licensure. As such it is critical to take one of them in Year 2; the other may be taken in Year 3 or 5.
• Completion of the TEP program counts as a minor.
• A sample degree program for a Bachelor's degree in Math with a Minor in teacher education would be the same to the above, with the following exceptions:
  • No 5th year.
  • All major and university requirements would need to be completed by the end of the 3rd year.
  • Only CUI courses included in the TEP coursework are required, separately listed CUI courses above in the and 5th years are not required.