Online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $340

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $10,200

Total cost with fees: $40,800

General Education	Credit Hours
ENGL 1001 English Composition	3
ENGL 1002 English Composition II	3
General Education Social Sciences	6
MATH 1550 or MATH 1540/1541	4
MATH 1552 or MATH 1542/1543	4
PHYS 2101 General Physics for Technical Students I	3
PHYS 2102 General Physics for Technical Students II	3
General Education Biology	3
General Education Humanities (Communication Studies)	3
General Education Humanities	6
General Education Fine Arts	3
Total Required Credit Hours	41

 

Major Foundational Requirements	Credit Hours
MATH 2057 Calculus III or MATH 2047/2048	4
MATH 3040 Fundamentals of Mathematics	3
MATH 3065 Elementary Differential Equations	3
MATH 3085 Linear Algebra	3
MATH 4031 Advanced Calculus I	3
MATH 4200 Abstract Algebra	3
CSCI 1250 Introduction to Computer Programming	3
Total Required Credit Hours	22

 

General Mathematics Concentration	Credit Hours
3000/4000-level MATH	15
3000/4000-level MATH or CSCI 2000-level or above	3
Total Required Credit Hours	18

 

Actuarial Science Concentration	Credit Hours
MATH 3355 Probability	3
MATH 4050 Financial Mathematics or FINC 3826 Investments	3
MATH 4056 Mathematical Statistics	3
ACCT 2001 Financial Accounting	3
ACCT 2101 Managerial Accounting	3
FINC 3715 Business Finance	3
Total Required Credit Hours	18

 

Data Science Concentration	Credit Hours
MATH 3355 Probability	3
MATH 4056 Mathematical Statistics	3
CSCI 2350 Programming and Data Structures	3
CSCI 3102 Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CSCI 4402 Database Systems	3
CSCI 4730 Data Visualization and Predictive Modeling	3
CSCI 4740 Data Mining	3
Total Required Credit Hours	21

 

Electives	Credit Hours
English Elective (2000 or above)	3
Free Electives	33-36
Total Required Credit Hours	36-39

The online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from LSUA offers 3 concentrations.

General Mathematics 

This concentration provides students with a broad understanding of mathematical concepts and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for the careers of their choosing.

Actuarial Science

This concentration prepares students for careers in risk management and assessment or academics. Students will develop analytical skills through topics including mathematics, statistics, financial economics, quantitative finance, and risk management. 

Data Science

The Data Science concentration is an interdisciplinary program that combines data science, mathematics, and computer science. Students in this concentration gain essential skills in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical methods, preparing them for careers such as data scientists, data analysts, quantitative analysts, and statisticians.

For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria: 

• Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation 
• Not be required to take more than one developmental course 
• Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0 
• Meet one of the following: 
  • Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher 
  • Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0 

Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria: 

• Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher 
• Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 
• Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0. 
• If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution

Transfer Credits: LSUA processes transfer credits in accordance with campus policies at the time the courses were taken. Prior to 2020, LSUA did not have a course repeat policy that excluded grades from GPA calculations. As a result, your stated GPA at LSUA may be affected, which could impact your admission decision.   

• Statistician
• Math Teacher
• Financial Analyst
• Actuary
• Data Scientist
• Cryptographer
• Underwriter
• Computational Mathematician
• Grades 6-12 Teacher (with proper certification)
• Insurance Company Executive
• Logician
• Risk Management Specialist
• Theoretical Mathematics Researcher 

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics will acquire a broad understanding of mathematical concepts.

Topics covered in the program include:

• Vector functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiples integrals, and vector calculus
• An introduction to techniques of mathematical proofs; sets; logic; relations and functions; induction; cardinality; and properties of real numbers
• A beginning course in ordinary differential equations with emphasis on solving linear differential equations
• An introduction to computer programming with an emphasis on problem-solving, program design, and algorithms
• A rigorous analysis of major results in differential and integral calculus
• An introduction to probability, emphasizing concrete problems and applications, random variables, expectation, conditional probability, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, and stochastic processes
• Calculus-based deterministic and non- deterministic methods in mathematical finance
• Characteristics and valuation of common stocks, bonds; function and efficiency of U.S. securities markets; theory and practice of portfolio selection
• Calculus-based treatment of probability distributions, sampling, estimation, testing involving parameters from one and several populations, regression, and independence
• An introductory study of the nature of economics, economic concepts and problems, economic system, and the role of government
• A study of basic economics, exploring theories of production, determination of prices in regulated and unregulated industries, functional distribution, international economics, and problems of economic development

A mathematics degree can be useful for many different career paths. LSUA’s bachelor of mathematics is comprehensive, customizable, and 100% online. The affordable degree allows students to pursue multiple interests while mastering the fundamentals of the field. Additionally, coursework can be completed whenever and wherever students choose to learn.