Degrees & Programs
CSLA's internationally recognized Department of Mathematical Sciences offers strong undergraduate and gradate degree programs in the mathematical sciences with five areas of concentration.
Undergraduate Majors
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a strong undergraduate degree program leading to The Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with Options in five areas of Concentrations:
Concentration Option | Curriculum |
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Applied Mathematics (120 credits) | Applied Mathematics Curriculum |
Applied Statistics (120 credit) | Applied Statistics Curriculum |
Computational Mathematics (120 credits) | Computational Mathematics Curriculum |
Mathematical Biology (120 credit) | Mathematical Biology Curriculum |
Mathematics of Finance and Actuarial Science (120 credits) | Mathematics of Finance and Actuarial Sciences Curriculum |
All Concentrations emphasize applied mathematics and statistics.
Specialized areas include: modeling of physical, biological, and industrial phenomena and how to solve mathematical problems by using computational and analytical techniques. Students may also earn a second major in addition to their primary major in Mathematical Sciences with a requirement of only an additional 8-12 credits.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences also offers an undergraduate degree program leading to The Bachelor of Science in Data Science - Statistics Track
Major | Curriculum |
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Data Science - Statistics Track (120 credits) | Data Science -Statistics Track Curriculum |
Undergraduate Minors
The Department of Mathematical Sciences also offers a variety of Minor Concentrations in five areas:
Minor Concentration | Information |
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Applied Mathematics | Information for Minors in Applied Mathematics |
Applied Statistics | Information for Minors in Applied Statistics |
Computational Mathematics | Information for Minors in Computational Mathematics |
Mathematical Biology | Information for Minors in Mathematical Biology |
Mathematics of Finance and Actuarial Science | Information for Minors in Mathematics of Finance and Actuarial Science |
To declare any Minor Concentration, students can now request to declare a minor through their Highlander Pipeline or directly through the following link: Application to Change Major/Minor/Concentration
Graduate Degree Programs
Graduate Degrees offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences comprise:
Program | Curriculum | Focus |
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Master of Science in Applied Mathematics |
The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, with its areas of specialization in analysis, applied mathematics, computational methods, and mathematical biology is designed to strengthen the quantitative and analytical skills of students. Learn More . . . |
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Master of Science in Applied Statistics | Applied Statistics MS Curriculum |
The objective of the Master of Science in Applied Statistics is to prepare students to become practicing statisticians. Focal areas include identifying statistical relationships among observable variables, forecasting probable future outcomes, and drawing inferences about background parameters that impact the phenomenon of interest. Learn More . . . |
Master of Science in Biostatistics | Biostatistics MS Curriculum |
The Master of Science in Biostatistics, focuses on training students in appropriate quantitative and statistical methods relevant to careers in health sciences and pharmaceutical areas. Learn More . . . |
Master of Science in Data Science - Statistics Track | Data Science - Statistics Track MS Curriculum |
The Master of Science in Data Science - Statistics Track has a greater focus on the statistical aspects of data science and will provide students with an understanding of randomness, sampling, data generation, statistical inference, modeling, data analysis, and statistical computing, which they can leverage to enter the field of machine learning, data analytics, and data science. Learn More . . . |
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences Curriculum |
Prospective students must choose one of the following tracks: Applied Mathematics Track: Emphasizes the applications of mathematical methods to the physical and biological sciences and engineering, including acoustics, electromagnetics, fluid dynamics, materials science, biology, and medicine.
Applied Probability and Statistics Track: Emphasizes directed instruction and independent research in areas that are specializations of the faculty that includes applied probability, nonparametric statistics, and statistical reliability theory and applications. Learn More... |
Updated: March 17, 2022