Mathematics (B.S.)

49 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Departmental Requirements (41 hours)

• MATH 123 - Calculus I (C) [SGR #5, HSDC] (5 credit hours required)
• MATH 125 - Calculus II (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
• MATH 225 - Calculus III (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
• MATH 321 - Differential Equations (C)
• MATH 351 - Foundations of Mathematics (C)
• MATH 412 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (C)
• MATH 423 - Advanced Calculus I (C)
• MATH Electives (300-level or above) 12cr

Nondepartmental Requirements (8 hours)

*Non-Departmental requirements may also be applied toward a minor or second major.

• PHYS 211 - University Physics I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
• PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
• Computer Programming Course  3cr

Secondary Education-Mathematics Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

See Secondary Education-Mathematics Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)  for program requirements.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan. 

• Mathematics, B.S. 4-year plan guide

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization