Mathematics (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| CSIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ 1 | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | University Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
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Courses may also fulfill select general education courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 133 | Calculus with Mathematica Lab | 1 |
| MATH 200 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 221 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 321 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 331 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| MATH 421 | Elementary Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 431 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Mathematics Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Math Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Math Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 41 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 18-35 credit hours of Free Electives 1 | 18-35 | |
| Total Hours | 18-35 | |
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May need 4 hours of upper-level electives
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| MATH Elective (MATH 131) 1 | 4 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| MATH 133 | Calculus with Mathematica Lab | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSIS 110) 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective (PHYS 231) 1 | 4 | |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| MATH 200 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 221 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 321 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSIS 111) 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 331 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 421 | Elementary Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 431 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Mathematics Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| MATH Elective 6 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
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May need 4 hours of upper-level electives.
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Choose from MATH 301, MATH 302, MATH 332, MATH 334, or MATH 352.