Mathematics Honors Program (BA or BS)

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With the same goals and emphases as their corresponding general programs in Mathematics, these programs allow the well-prepared student to get additional in-depth experience in mathematics by preparing an honors thesis.

Requirements

A. Mathematics

All requirements of the General Program in Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts), the General Program in Mathematics (Bachelor of Science), the Program in Actuarial Mathematics, or the Teacher’s Certificate Program in Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science).

B. Honors

Acceptance into the Mathematics Department’s Honors Program and all requirements of the University Honors Program, including:

One from:
MTH 394 - Honors Independent Study (3).
HON 393 - Independent Study and Research Methods (1-3).
One from:
MTH 494 - Honors Thesis I (4).
HON 495 - Honors Thesis I (Off-Campus Study) (4).
One from:
MTH 495 - Honors Thesis II (4).
HON 496 - Honors Thesis II (Senior Honors Project) (4).
(BA students must elect HON 393, HON 496, HON 496.)

Note

Prospective Honors Program students are urged to acquaint themselves as early as possible with the requirements above as well as with the particular procedures for acceptance into the Mathematics Department’s Honors Program. See the departmental honors advisor or the Honors Program Director for this information.

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120 credits (BA), 124 credits (BS)