Online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $325

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $9,750

Total cost with fees: $39,000

Major Requirements

• Calculus III | Credit hours: 4
• Fundamentals of Mathematics | Credit hours: 3
• Elementary Differential Equations | Credit hours: 3
• Linear Algebra | Credit hours: 3
• Introduction to Computer Programming or Computer Programming | Credit hours: 3
• Additional Courses | Credit hours: 24-36

Electives

• English Elective (2000 or above) | Credit hours: 3
• Free Electives | Credit hours: 24-36

Areas of Concentration

Mathematics

• Advanced Calculus I | Credit hours: 3
• Abstract Algebra | Credit hours: 3
• 15 additional credit hours of 3000/4000 level MATH courses
• 3 more credit hours that can be MATH at the 3000/4000 level or CSCI at the 2000 level or higher

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

• Statistician
• Math Teacher
• Financial Analyst
• Actuary
• Data Scientist
• Cryptographer

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics will acquire a broad understanding of mathematical concepts and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for the careers of their choosing.

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

Why choose LSUA’s online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics?

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.