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Mathematics ,Minor

Mathematics, Minor

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Mathematics

Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Numerical Analysis, Quantitative Reasoning, analysis, logic, math, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), statistics

Gain a better understanding of mathematical principles, and thrive in any career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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In the minor program in mathematics, students explore the study of higher mathematics. It enables students to understand the mathematics most commonly used in business, economics and science. It is expected that students in the minor are able to reason and to find creative solutions to problems that are presented to them or that they meaningfully formulate.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in mathematics consists of 20 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MATH)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
MAT 300 Mathematical Structures
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MAT 342 Linear Algebra or MAT 343 Applied Linear Algebra
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BS in applied mathematics; BA or BS in mathematics; BS in applied mathematics for the life and social sciences

Other Enrollment Requirements: MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I may be needed to meet the requirements for this minor.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career opportunities▲

Mathematics is foundational and can be applied to many different types of careers. Math is a crucial part of engineering, life sciences, business, physics, economics and social sciences. These are just a few of the top careers possible with a minor in mathematics:

  • cryptographer
  • engineer
  • financial analyst
  • mathematician
  • operations research analyst
  • statistician
  • teacher

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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