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

Accelerated Master’s Program: B.S./M.A. or M.S.

Up to 12 credits applied toward the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit.  The following restrictions apply:

1. Dual-listed courses taken at the 500-level can be applied to both the B.S. and M.A. and M.S. degrees. Dual-listed courses must be taken at the 500-level.
2. The student must apply to, and be admitted to, the accelerated program prior to taking courses to be credited toward the accelerated program.
3. No courses taken prior to admission to the accelerated program may be counted toward an accelerated graduate degree.
4. Courses that are “double counted” must be approved by the program coordinator for inclusion in the program of study prior to registration for the course or the credits will not be applied toward the accelerated graduate degree.
5. Only courses taken at the student’s home institution are eligible for accelerated program credit. No transferred courses from other institutions will be allowed to count toward the accelerated master’s degree.
6. Students admitted to the accelerated M.A. or M.S. Program may be allowed to register for all courses included in his/her program of study and these credit hours may apply to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.

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

Related Program:

• Secondary Education, B.S.Ed. - Mathematics Education specialization 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