Mathematics – Pure Mathematics Concentration (B.S.)

The specific mission of the major in Mathematics is to produce a well-trained mathematician capable of both research and teaching in general. In particular, a Howard University-trained mathematician must be comfortable when employed as an actuarial scientist, a computer scientist and/or a mathematician/researcher in schools, government, or industry. 

Freshman Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
ENGW 101/102/104  +
3
Humanities Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Freshman Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
ENGW 103/105  +
3
Humanities Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Sophomore Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
14

Sophomore Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Junior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Junior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Social Science Elective  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Senior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Social Science Elective  +
3
Social Science Elective  +
3
Health Education Requirement (Options: Courses under subject code HHPL)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
13

Senior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Social Science Elective  +
3
General Electives (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (4)  +
4
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Total credits:
120

Overview

Program

Mathematics

Type

B.S.