College of Science

Department of Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics -Pure Math

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1st year

Fall Semester

MATH 1426

UNIV 1101/1131

COMMUNICATION CORE

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL CORE

4 CREDIT HOUR LANG. COURSE

2nd year

Fall Semester

HIST 1302

MATH 2326

MATH 3330

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

APPROVED SCIENCE SEQUENCE

Spring Semester

HIST 1301

MATH 2425

MATH 3316

COMMUNICATION CORE

4 CREDIT HOUR LANG. COURSE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

Spring Semester

CSE 1310

POLS 2311

MATH 3300

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

APPROVED SCIENCE

SEQUENCE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

3rd year

Fall Semester

POLS 2312

MATH 3318

MATH 3321

MATH 3345

ADDITIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE

ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

MATH 3335

MATH 4321

MATH 33XX+ELECTIVE

CREATIVE ARTS CORE

ADDITIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE

ELECTIVE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

4th year

Fall Semester

MATH 4322

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE

Spring Semester

MATH 4335

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

MATH 33XX+ ELECTIVE

CORE COMPONENT

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 124

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Take UNIV-SC 1131-020, the Freshman Student Success course for math majors.

Enroll in a calculus or similar course depending on level of preparation.

Become familiar with degree requirements for math majors.

Review the different math degree options: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with focus in the following: Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Statistics, or UTEACH (secondary education).

Collaborate with advisor/professor to draft a four-year

pIan of studies.

ENGAGE

Learn about student chapters of mathematical professional organizations: Actuarial Science Club; American Mathematical Society Graduate Chapter; Association for Women in Mathematics; Mathematical Association of America; Mid-Cities Math Circle; Pi Mu Epsilon Chapter; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics; Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.

Get to know math professors and their areas of research.

EXCEL 

Join Honors College, if appropriate.

Look for summer internships or REU programs.

Consider a study abroad program.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE 

Take MATH 3330 as soon as prerequisites are met.

Continue taking required courses.

 

Gear up for success in the Big Three: MATH 3300 (Intro to Proofs); MATH 3307 (Math Analysis I); MATH 3321 (Abstract Algebra I).

 

Explore avenues for participation in undergraduate research.

ENGAGE

Inquire about opportunities for Service Learning.

Become a tutor in the Learning Resource Center, the Ideas Center, or Supplemental Instruction.

 

Attend regular meetings of student organizations in mathematics.

 

Ask a professor to mentor you for undergraduate

 

research.

 

Consider joining UTEACH program.

 

Become an officer of student organization.

 

Find opportunities to represent mathematics or the Mathematics Department in the broader community.

EXCEL 

Present a poster at ACES.

Give a talk at the Texas MAA annual meeting.

Present a poster at the Joint MAA AMS meeting in January.

Familiarize yourself with the latest relevant software.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Complete degree requirements.

Apply for graduation.

Take GREs, if appropriate.

Collaborate with Career Development Center; participate in job fairs.

ENGAGE

Put together resume highlighting all engagement activities.

Apply and visit graduate schools, if appropriate.

Visit local industries, Career Development Center.

EXCEL 

Apply for graduate school, if appropriate.

Do an undergraduate or honors thesis.

Prepare a professional paper of your undergraduate research, and submit to a journal.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring & Coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service Learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Actuary

Educational Publishers

Banking -Commercial and Regional

Financial Analyst

Consulting Firms

Financial Consultant

Credit Unions

Financial Institutions

Cryptographer

Financial Planner

Custom Software Builders

Government -Federal, State, Local

Data Scientist

Investment Analyst

Economist

Market Research

Mathematician

Operations Research Analyst

Service Companies

Specialized Training Organizations

Statistician

Wholesale and Retail Trade Firms

Workforce Skills

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working; engage in divergent thinking and risk-taking.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Abstract Formulation of Models

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Logical Reasoning

Organize, Analyze, and Interpret Numerical Data

Persistence

Proficiency for Accuracy and Detail

Quantitative Problem-Solving

Time Management

Work Independently or in Small Groups

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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