2020-2021
Bachelor of Science: Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Mathematics
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Science: Science, Mathematics Specialization (Northern Virginia Community College)
Associate degree
Program description
The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with concentrations in applied mathematics, biomathematics, mathematics and secondary mathematics teacher preparation. The department administers the Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences concentrations in applied mathematics or mathematics and is involved in administering the Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Modeling and Analysis. The curricula of these programs are run jointly with additional concentrations offered by the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research.
In the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences can choose a concentration of mathematics, which fosters the understanding of the power and the beauty of pure mathematics and its applications to various branches of knowledge.
Career opportunities
- Math can be found in almost every sector of the world of work. Students majoring in math should consider if they want to use math skills directly or indirectly in the workplace. This may determine the types of experiences and further education necessary to prepare for area of interest.
- People with math backgrounds may work in jobs with titles such as analyst, research associate, technical consultant, computer scientist, or systems engineer to name a few.
- Math majors develop many transferable skills: critical thinking, problem diagnosis and solving, computer skills, and quantitative skills. Other important skills to develop include good reasoning, persistence, and communication, both verbal and written.
- Seek relevant experiences through internships or part-time jobs.
- Supplement curriculum with courses in business, economics, computers, or statistics for increased opportunities.
Bachelor-level job titles
- Business Intelligence Analysts (consulting)
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Cost Estimator
- Database Administrators
- Database Architects
- Financial Analyst
- Intelligence Analyst
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Mathematical Technicians
- Risk Management Specialist
Graduate and professional level job titles
- Actuary
- Investment Banker
- Mathematician
- Secondary School Teacher
Contact information
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.
Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Degree requirements in Bulletin
Plan of study in Bulletin
Requirements
Highest level of math required
- MATH 201 or higher
Science required
- 3-4 additional science courses
Foreign language requirements
- Yes
Additional tuition/fees
- No
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
- 2.0 overall GPA and major GPA to graduate.
Transfer major map
2020-2021
Bachelor of Science: Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Mathematics
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Science, Mathematics Specialization)
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MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Register for SDV 100 or 101.
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor each semester.
- Start your math sequence and pass ENG 111-112.
- Cultivate relationships with your professors.
- Use Navigate to connect with your advisor and create a program plan.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Learn about the admissions process by speaking with the VCU Transfer Admissions representative at NOVA.
- Visit the VCU Transfer Admissions webpage.
- Review the Math department website for course requirements and possible connections with faculty and peers.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend diversity-focused events at NOVA and/or VCU and celebrate diversity.
- Attend VCU's annual intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Browse careers related to Mathematics through the NOVA career planning system.
- Explore the community college’s iGrad’s Job Genius Search Engine to look into building a career and financial future.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Take a career assessment through the NOVA career planning system.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
- Familiarize yourself with the Career Services offered at Community College and explore VCU's Career Pathways.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
- Understand how you will fund your education by taking advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Explore the Math department website to become familiar with upcoming course offerings, syllabi and professors.
- Explore the five different concentrations of the B.S. degree: biomathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Secondary Teacher Preparation, General Mathematical Sciences.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Research housing for next year.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the Math department.
- Join a professional organization related to mathematics: American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America.
- Participate in the STEM Transitions: Transfer Success Program after you’re admitted to VCU.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options at VCU.
- Attend diversity-focused events on campus and in your community (i.e. international festival).
- Attend VCU cultural events, including the monthly Global Café, VCU Diversity Scholars in Research week, or Math department-related events.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL.
- Speak with employers that visit campus throughout the year.
- Plan to complete at least two job experiences (e.g., internships) before your senior year of college.
- Create a resume.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
Recommended courses
2020-2021
Bachelor of Science: Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Mathematics
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Science, Mathematics Specialization)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV | SDV 100 or SDV 101 | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
| History | Select 1: HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I OR HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II OR HIS 111 History of World Civilization I OR HIS 112 History of World Civilization II OR HIS 121 United States History I OR HIS 122 United States History II | HIST | 3 | General education |
| MTH 263 | MTH 263 Calculus I | MATH 200 | 4 | Major |
| CST | CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking OR CST 110 Introduction to Communication OR CST 126 Interpersonal Communication | SPCH 121 | 3 | Elective |
| Social/Behavioral Science #1 | Select 1: PLS 135 American National Politics OR PLS 211 United States Government I OR PSY 200 Principles of Psychology OR SOC 200 Principles of Sociology OR SOC 211 Principles of Anthropology I | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| MTH 264 | MTH 264 Calculus II | MATH 201 | 4 | Major |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Select 1: ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I OR ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II OR MUS 121 Music Appreciation I OR PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I OR REL 231 Religions of the World I | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Science #1 | Select 1: BIO 101 General Biology I OR CHM 111 General Chemistry I OR PHY 201 General College Physics I (Must select a sequence) | BIOL/Z 151 or CHEM/Z 101 or PHYS 201 | 4 | Major |
| MTH 265 | MTH 265 Calculus III | MATH 307 | 4 | Major |
| Social/Behavioral Science #2 | PLS 241 International Relations I | POLI 105 | 3 | General education |
| CSC 200 | Introduction to Computer Science | CMSC 210 | 3 | Elective |
| Science #2 | Select 1: BIO 102 General Biology II OR CHM 112 General Chemistry II OR PHY 202 General College Physics II (Must select a sequence) | BIOL/Z 152 or CHEM/Z 102 or PHYS 202 | 4 | Major |
| Math #1 | MTH 266 Linear Algebra | MATH 310 | 3 | Major |
| Math #2 | MTH 267 Differential Equations | MATH 301 | 3 | Major |
| CSC 201 | CSC 201 Computer Science I | CMSC 255 | 4 | Elective |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | (Select 1): CST 151 Film Appreciation I OR ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I OR ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II OR ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I OR ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II OR ENG 251 Survey of World Literature I OR ENG 252 Survey of World Literature II | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Elective | MTH 245 Statistics I | STAT 212 | 3 | Major |
| Northern Virginia Credits transferred to VCU | 61 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| Bachelor of Science: Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in mathematics | |||
| Foreign language through the 102 level. (This requirement can be fulfilled by means of completion of the 102-level of a language or waived if the student completed up through the third level of a foreign language in high school. Additionally, language waiver and placement testing options are available for native or heritage speakers of a non-english language.) | 0 to 8 | General education | |
| Select another course in the natural sciences that is not from the general education science and technology list. This course must be in a science different from the sequence chosen at NOVA. | 3 to 5 | Major | |
| MATH 255 or CMSC 245 or EGRE 245 | Select 1: Introduction to Computational Mathematics or Introduction to Programming Using C++ or Engineering Programming | 3 | Major |
| MATH 300 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | Major |
| MATH 350 or MATH 356 | Introductory Combinatorics or Graphs and Algorithms | 3 | Major |
| MATH 401 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra | 3 | Major |
| MATH 407 | Advanced Calculus | 3 | Major |
| MATH 409 | General Topology | 3 | Major |
| MATH 427 or MATH 428 or MATH 429 | Select 1: Excursions in Analysis: Real or Excursions in Analysis: Complex or Excursions in Analysis: Applied | 3 | Major |
| MATH 490 | Mathematics Expositions | 3 | Major |
| Mathematics concentration electives (see VCU advisor for course options) | 6 | Major | |
| Electives: consider a minor or a second major Note: Students must complete a minimum of 45 upper-level credits to graduate from VCU. | 26 | Elective | |
| Credits completed at VCU | 59 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 120 | ||