Program: Mathematics, B.A. - Adelphi University

2017-18 University Bulletin

Nov 04, 2025

NY State Program Code: 04139
HEGIS Code: 1701.00
CIP Code: 27.0101

The B.A. in mathematics is designed to give students a broad understanding of mathematics and a strong liberal arts foundation. This degree is designed for students who wish to have a comprehensive foundation in mathematics or students wishing to pursue a career in mathematics education. To graduate with a degree in mathematics or computer science, majors must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in all mathematics and computer science courses, with at most one grade lower than a C–. This applies to those courses that have been taken at Adelphi in fulfillment of degree requirements. Majors in computer and management information systems are required to maintain an average of 2.0 in all courses applied to the major.

Advanced standing may be granted at the discretion of the department.

General Education Requirements

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major in mathematics, computer science, or computer and management information systems.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 41
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

MTH (0144) 103 - Math For Elementary School Teachers Credits: 3.00
or
MTH (0144) 220 - Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 190 - Mathematics Orientation Seminar Credits: 1.00
MTH (0144) 130 - Calculus 1 A Credits: 3.00
and
MTH (0144) 131 - Calculus 1 B Credits: 4.00
or
MTH (0144) 141 - Calculus I Credits: 4.00 ¹
MTH (0144) 142 - Calculus II Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 201 - Bridge to Higher Mathematics Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 250 - Multivariable Mathematics Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 321 - Geometry I Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 361 - Introduction To Probability Theory Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 362 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 431 - Analysis Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 457 - Abstract Algebra Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 471 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 1.00
MTH (0144) 472 - Mathematics Senior Seminar II Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 161 - Computer Applications in Mathematics Credits: 3.00
Level I-IV Language Credits: 0-12.00**
Level I-IV Language Credits: 0-12.00**

Semester Sequence

Degree: B.A. Required GPA: 2.0 Credits Required for Major: 41 Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Requirements
Course	Credits	Freshmen		Sophomore		Junior		Senior
		Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
MTH (0144) 130 Calculus IA and MTH (0144) 131 Calculus IB or MTH (0144) 141 Calculus I¹	3 4 4	✓ ✓	✓
MTH (0144) 190 Mathematics Orientation Seminar	1		✓
MTH (0144) 142 Calculus II	4		✓	or ✓
MTH (0144) 201 Bridge to Higher Mathematics	3			✓	or ✓
MTH (0144) 250 Multivarable Mathematics	4			✓	or ✓
MTH (0144) 321 Geometry I	3					✓		✓
MTH (0144) 361 Introduction to Probability Theory	3					✓	or ✓		or ✓
MTH (0144) 362 Mathematical Statistics	3						✓		or ✓
MTH (0144) 431 Analysis	3					✓	or ✓	✓	or ✓
MTH (0144) 457 Abstract Algebra	3					✓	or ✓	✓	or ✓
MTH (0144) 103 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers or MTH (0144) 220 Mathematics for Secondary Teachers	3					✓	or ✓	✓	or ✓
MTH (0144) 471 Senior Seminar I	1							✓
MTH (0144) 472 Senior Seminar II	3								✓
CSC (0145) 161 Computer Applications in Mathematics	3					✓	or ✓		or ✓
Level I-IV Languages**	0-12	✓	or✓
¹To register for this course, the student must have earned a grade of C- or higher in MTH (0144) 140 - Precalculus or passed a department examination. **Students may elect to sit for the language competency examination to be exempt from the foreign language requirements.