Turn your Passion for Math into Calculated Success
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
You have always loved math and been a whiz with numbers. Now turn that talent into a career. Stevenson’s Applied Mathematics major will give you a solid understanding of mathematics and statistics and the skills to apply them across many fields. You will learn to think critically, analyze and solve complex problems, and use data to develop a deeper insight and solutions to problems in business, the sciences, engineering, and information technology.
Stevenson also offers BS/MS options so you can pair and complete your Applied Mathematics degree with a Master of Arts in Teaching in as little as five years.
With a solid mathematics and statistics foundation and a special focus, you will be prepared for dynamic careers in a variety of fields. Our students have interned and are now working at some of the region’s most successful companies and vital state and federal agencies.
Stevenson Applied Mathematics
Connection to Career
Internship Placements
- Maryland Insurance Administration
- MetLife
- Social Security Administration
- T. Rowe Price
- U.S. Census Bureau
Top Employers
- Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group
- GEICO
- General Dynamics IT
- Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Labratory
- National Academics of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Graduate Opportunities
- Stevenson University
Career Pathways
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Programming
- Sales and marketing Management
- Statistician
Make your Education Personal
The special focus areas of Stevenson’s Applied Mathematics program let you customize your degree based on your personal career goals and interests. Areas of focus include:
- General Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- Business and Finance
- Science
Study Applied Mathematics at Stevenson
Courses
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| MATH 221 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MATH 222 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MATH 312 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 credits |
| MATH 313 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 credits |
| MATH 326 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MATH 418 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 credits |
| MATH 425 | Scientific Computer Programming | 3 credits |
| MATH 470 | Capstone Internship | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MATH 471 | Capstone Internship | 6 credits |
| MATH 475 | Capstone Internship | 3 credits |
| 3 MATH electives |
Note: Students choosing the 6-credit Capstone Internship (MATH 471) can take one less MATH elective course.
Tracks
Complete the requirements for the Actuarial Track, Business Track, Scientific Track, or Interdisciplinary Track.
Actuarial Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 141 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| FIN 300 | Principles of Finance | 3 credits |
| MATH 342 | Time Series Analysis | 3 credits |
| MATH 420 | Actuarial Mathematics | 3 credits |
Business Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MGT 204 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MKT 206 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| 2 Business electives | in ACC, EC, FMER, INBUS, IS, MGT, and/or MKT | |
| 1 MATH elective | (at 200 level or above) | |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
Scientific Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
Choose 1 sequence: CHEMISTRY or BIOLOGY
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 116L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| or | ||
| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
| BIO 114 | General Biology II: Structure and Function of Organisms | 3 credits |
| BIO 114L | General Biology II Laboratory: Structure and Function of Organisms | 1 credit |
| 2 Science electives | in BIO, BIOCH, CHEM, ENV, and/or PHYS | |
| MATH 321 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
Interdisciplinary Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, suggested course sequences, and more.
Minors and Other Options
A minor in Mathematics is available. The minor in Mathematics requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MATH prefix. Courses ineligible for the Mathematics minor include all courses at the 000 and 100 level and MATH 205 and 206: Mathematics for Educators I and II.
Please see the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physics for further information regarding this minor. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
Students majoring in Applied Mathematics can prepare to direct projects and teams with a professional minor in Applied Management, opening doors to leadership careers in the scientific industry, clinical management, or business.
BS/MAT option
The BS/MAT option is available for students majoring in Applied Mathematics who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a Stevenson University master’s degree in teaching (MAT). For more information on this program please see the Stevenson University Online Catalog.
Applied Mathematics News
The SU Department of Mathematics and Physics is excited to announce that we are hosting the Fall 2023 MD-DC-VA Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). The last time Stevenson hosted the meeting was i.
Stevenson's chapter of the AWM (Association for Women in Mathematics) and English 256 - Intro to Digital Publishing hosted the STEMinar "Hair Braiding is a S.T.
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Meet Our Students & Alumni
Accelerated Ambition
Lindsey Weishaar
Mathematics (B.S), Forensic Accounting (M.S.)
Having a solid background in Mathematics along with elective classes prepared Lindsey for success when she stepped into her internship at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield her sophomore year at Stevenson.
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