Other Options for Majoring in Math

If you are majoring in another field, but really like mathematics (or find that you are taking a lot of math anyway), consider a concurrent major, dual degree or minoring in math. There have been many physics majors and engineers who have done this in the past, and we have also had dual majors who were in philosophy, modern languages, and computer science. A second possibility is to graduate with one major, then return for a Second Bachelor's Degree in mathematics. This usually requires more time and coursework; talk to an advisor at the Center for Academic Advising or the Math Department about the options before you decide to do this.
Concurrent Major
A concurrent major is a second major pursued alongside the primary major. The majors can be in one or more colleges. One degree will be awarded from the college of the primary major. University Studies requirements need only be satisfied once. Concurrent majors must satisfy the same set of requirements as a math major.

Dual Degree
A dual degree is a second degree pursued in either the same college as the first degree or in another college. If you plan to dual major in math, you will need to satisfy the general requirements of a math major. University Studies requirements need only be satisfied once. Students must meet all the college and major requirements for both majors. Students must complete at least 30 credit hours at UW (minimum 12 upper division hours) beyond the credit hours required for the degree (120) with the smallest number of credit hours required. The total minimum hours after the required comes to 150. 60/150 must be upper division credit.
An academic advisor for each degree is required. Multiple degrees and multiple diplomas will be awarded and the student must graduate with both degrees in the same semester.
Minoring in Math
Interdisciplinary work has become more important in our increasingly technological age, and mathematical and problem solving skills are part of many professions. A minor in mathematics can demonstrate to potential employers that you have these abilities.

The requirements for a minor in Mathematics are as follows. At least 12 credit hours must be from math courses which are not being counted towards your major.


Math Core	Math 2200, 2205, 2210, 2250 and Math 2800 or 2850	17 hours
Programming	typically Cosc 1010 or 1030	4 hours
Math electives	3 of Math 2310, Math 3000+ level	9 hours
Total		30 hours

Arts and Sciences students seeking a minor in Arts and Sciences must have 12 hours exclusive to the minor and not used in the major.

Distributed Major - Mathematics and Science (B.A. or B.S.)

The 48 hours for the major must be earned in at least four of the participating departments (anthropology*, biology*, botany, chemistry, computer science, geography*, geology and geophysics, mathematics, physics and astronomy, psychology*, statistics, and zoology and physiology), with a minimum distribution of 8 credit hours in each of the four core departments. One of the four departments may be outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, if in a related science/math area. At least 24 hours of upper-division course work must be earned in at least three of the core departments with a minimum of 3 hours in each of the three departments. Of the 48 hours, 39 must be a C grade or better, and all courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade unless offered for S/U only. At least 12 hours applied toward a minor must be from courses outside a core department. Nine hours of upper division courses outside the department/program as required in the A&S Core must be outside the first department of emphasis and not cross listed with courses in that department. All other university and college requirements apply.

Students pursuing this major should contact Dr. Charlie Angevine, Ross Hall 206, 766-4082.

*Selected courses only.

Other Options for Majoring in Math

Distributed Major - Mathematics and Science (B.A. or B.S.)

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