2020-2021
Bachelor of Science: Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Mathematics
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Science: Science (Piedmont 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
Piedmont Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Science)
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Explore
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Review PVCC Steps to Enrollment information.
- Register for SDV 100.
- Schedule an advising appointment with your advisor.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use Academic Support Services or the Student Success Office to get ahead.
- Start your math sequence and pass ENG 111-112.
- Cultivate relationships with your professors.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Learn about the transfer admission process for VCU.
- Review VCU's Math Department website for course requirements and possible connections with faculty and peers.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend cultural events at community college 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 Virginia Wizard.
- Review the resources of the Student Financial Resource Center to look into building a financial future.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Take a career assessment through the Virginia Wizard.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
- Familiarize yourself with the Career Services offered at Community College and VCU and explore Career Pathways on the VCU website.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Schedule an advising appointment every semester.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use Academic Support Services or the Student Success Office to get ahead.
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Explore the five different Math 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.
- 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.
- Consider learning a foreign language to open doors to international organizations and future study.
- 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.
- Attend Career & Internship Fairs at community college or VCU to explore your interests.
- Plan to complete at least two internships (job experiences) before your senior year of college.
- Create a draft resume and bring it to career services advisor or workshop for review.
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
Piedmont Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Science)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 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 |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| HIS | Select 1: HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| HIS | Select 1: HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| MTH 167 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | MATH 151 | 5 | General education |
| MTH 263 | Calculus I | MATH 200 | 4 | Major |
| MTH 264 | Calculus II | MATH 200 | 4 | Major |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | CHEM/Z 101 | 4 | Major |
| CHM 112 | General Chemistry I | CHEM/Z 102 | 4 | Major |
| Science w/ Laboratory | Select 1: BIO 101, PHY 201, PHY 241 | VCU equivalent | 4 | Major |
| Science w/ Laboratory | Select 1: BIO 101, 102, PHY 201, 202, PHY 241, 242 | VCU equivalent | 4 | Elective |
| BIO/CHM/PHY/GOL 299 | Supervised Study in Science | BIOL/CHEM/PHYS/ENVS 2XX | 2 | Elective |
| MTH 265 | Calculus III | MATH 307 | 4 | Major |
| MTH 267 | Differential Equations | MATH 301 | 4 | Major |
| CSC 110 or CSC 119 | CSC 110 Introduction to Computing or CSC 119: Information Literacy | VCU equivalent | 3 | Elective |
| Humanities | Select 1: ART 101, 102; MUS 121; CST 250; PHI 100, 200; REL 230 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Humanities | Select 1: ENG 200-level literature; ART 101, 102; MUS 121; CST 250; PHI 100, 200; REL 230 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Social Science | Select 1: PSY 200, SOC 200, 210, PLS 135, 211, 241 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| PVCC credits transferred to VCU | 64 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| 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 | |
| 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 310 | Linear Algebra | 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 |
| STAT 212 | Concepts of Statistics | 3 | Major |
| Mathematics concentration electives (Six additional upper-level credits in the mathematical sciences (MATH, STAT, OPER, CMSC) or the completion of a minor or a double major; see VCU advisor for course options) | 0 to 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. | 20 | Elective | |
| Credits completed at VCU | 56 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 120 | ||