Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

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The BS in Mathematics degree program gives you the strong mathematical foundation and problem-solving skills needed for graduate study or for careers in industry, government, and research.

You’ll have opportunities to compete in the prestigious Putnam competition, prepare for career-specific exams, and customize your studies through a variety of electives aligned with your interests and goals.

If you’re considering a math major, we recommend completing four years of high school math, including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of pre-calculus.

Contact us after being admitted to EWU to get an advisor and plan your courses.

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  • Community-Based Projects: Team up with local organizations on projects that allow you to solve problems and make a difference.
  • Service-Learning Experiences: Work on critical issues that connect community service with what you’re learning in class.
  • Student Employment & Leadership at EWU: Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, athletics, or clubs.
  • Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.
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What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Mathematics Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Our Bachelor's degree in Mathematics consists of a core of fundamental courses and a broad selection of electives.  In addition, students may specialize in areas of interest while completing the elective requirements via an embedded minor option in Theoretical Mathematics, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.   A degree in Mathematics prepares students for a career in industry, government, or pursuit of graduate study in mathematics or a closely related field.

The Department of Mathematics recognizes that many courses across campus maintain significant mathematical content. We encourage double majors, and we will work with students to construct a double major plan or to accommodate an alternate course for an elective, where appropriate. Consult with a mathematics advisor.

Prerequisite Grade Policy: Students must have earned a grade ≥C or better in any course that is to be used to satisfy a prerequisite requirement for a subsequent mathematics course offered by the Eastern Washington University Department of Mathematics.

Grade Requirements: Students must receive a grade ≥C in each course used to satisfy the requirements of an undergraduate major or minor in mathematics.

Required Courses
CSCD 210PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES I5
MATH/HONS 161CALCULUS I5
MATH 162CALCULUS II5
MATH 163CALCULUS III5
MATH 225FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS5
MATH 231LINEAR ALGEBRA5
MATH 241CALCULUS IV5
MATH 385PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE I5
Electives - choose 32 credits from the following32
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS WITH APPLICATIONS
NUMBER THEORY
INTRODUCTORY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
BIOMATHEMATICS
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
SPECIAL STUDIES IN MATH
ADVANCED LINEAR ALGEBRA
APPLIED GROUP THEORY
RINGS AND POLYNOMIALS
GALOIS THEORY
NUMERICAL METHODS
NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
CONTINUOUS FUNCTIONS
ADVANCED CALCULUS I
FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY
COMPLEX ANALYSIS
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE II
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE III
INTERNSHIP
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
DIRECTED STUDY
DATA STRUCTURES
DATA MINING
and DATA MINING LAB
MACHINE LEARNING
and MACHINE LEARNING LAB
DEEP LEARNING
and DEEP LEARNING LAB
Required Senior Capstone/Thesis
MATH 491SENIOR THESIS5
Total Credits77

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
ENGL 1015ENGL 2015MATH 1615
MATH 1415MATH 1425MATH 2315
Humanities & Arts BACR 115Social Science BACR 115Natural Science BACR 115
 15 15 15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
MATH 1625CSCD 2105MATH 2415
MATH 2255MATH 1635Mathematics Elective25
Humanities & Arts BACR 215Social Science BACR 215Natural Science BACR 215
 15 15 15
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
MATH 3855Diversity - graduation requirement15Mathematics Elective25
Global Studies - graduation requirement15Mathematics Elective25Mathematics Elective25
Elective - minor or general elective5Mathematics Elective25Mathematics Elective25
 15 15 15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
Mathematics Elective22Elective - minor or general elective5MATH 491 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)5
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective3  
 15 15 15
Total Credits 180
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University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.  Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

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Required Electives–choose 32 credits from the approved list.

Students who earn a BS in Mathematics from EWU should be able to:​​

  • communicate mathematical concepts both technically and non-technically;
  • create and understand mathematical arguments and proofs;
  • discuss mathematical applications in industry and the sciences;
  • perform analysis with numerical and symbolic mathematical technology/software.
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