Mathematics, Actuarial Science Concentration

Location(s): California-Blended, Clarion-Blended, Edinboro-Blended

Actuarial Science Concentration: The Concentration in Actuarial Science is an interdisciplinary program wherein students take courses in mathematics, finance, economics, accounting, and computer science. The degree prepares students for a variety of careers in the financial services sector and actuarial industries. Students are also prepared for a range of graduate programs including applied mathematics, financial mathematics, finance, and economics. This course of study helps students develop a deep knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, and applications of these disciplines. Students completing the degree program have completed coursework that prepares them for the first two Society of Actuaries (SOA) exams.

Advisement Sheet

General Education

At least two disciplines must be represented within each of the following areas: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Tech. For example: Students cannot have all courses with a prefix of BIOL in Natural Sciences and Tech. You must take courses from at least two different discipline areas (ie. BIOL and CHEM).

Oral Communication - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Written Communication - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative Reason - MATH 2410 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
Technological Literacy - CMSC 1380 - Introduction to Programming with Python Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - ECON 2100 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - ECON 2200 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Student Elective Credit Hours: 3

Competencies

Quantitative Applications - STAT 3010 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Applied Methodologies - MATH 3810 - Mathematical Interest Theory Credit Hours: 3
Intercultural Fluency - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Ethical Reasoning - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Information Literacy - MATH 3995 - Junior Mathematics Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Writing Intensive - MATH 3000 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive - COMJ 2201 - Business & Professional COM Credit Hours: 3
Keystone Experience - MATH 4900 - Senior Mathematics Seminar Credit Hours: 1

Major

Required Major Courses

MATH 2410 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2420 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
MATH 3000 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3210 - Linear Algebra I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3430 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4
STAT 3010 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3440 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3995 - Junior Mathematics Seminar Credit Hours: 1
MATH 4900 - Senior Mathematics Seminar Credit Hours: 1
CMSC 1380 - Introduction to Programming with Python Credit Hours: 3

Required Concentration Courses

STAT 4010 - Statistical Inference Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3810 - Mathematical Interest Theory Credit Hours: 3
STAT 3800 - Introduction to Actuarial Science Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2100 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2200 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ACC 2000 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
FINA 3000 - Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
COMJ 2201 - Business & Professional COM Credit Hours: 3

Major Electives

Any MATH/STAT course at the 3000+ level Credit Hours: 3

Total Credits: 120

Depending on the program of study, students may need to complete additional credits to ensure the total credit hour requirement is met.

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