Undergraduate Degrees
Our department has a history of successfully preparing students for graduate studies, for a teaching career, as well as for positions in industry.
The department offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
with possible concentration in- Actuarial Sciences
- Secondary Education Certification
- Statistics
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Minors in Mathematics and Statistics
The department also offers minors in Mathematics and Statistics.
A minor in mathematics requires MATH 1411, MATH 1312, and an additional minimum of 4 courses, at least 2 (3 for the BA) of which must be upper-division approved courses: MATH 2300, MATH 2325, MATH 2313, MATH 2320, MATH 2326, MATH 3319, MATH 3320, MATH 3323 or MATH 4326, MATH 3325, MATH 3327, MATH 3328, MATH 3329, MATH 3335, MATH 3341, MATH 4325, MATH 4329, MATH 4336, MATH 4341, STAT 3330, STAT 3381, and STAT 4380.
A minor in Statistics requires 18 hours (six advanced) as follows: CS 1420 or equivalent, MATH 2301 or 1411, plus 12 hours from approved courses.
Students who plan to pursue graduate studies in Statistics-related areas are urged to take STAT 4380.
For the most current catalog information and the most current list of approved courses, please visit the
Mathematical Sciences entry
in UTEP's catalog page.
You will find the most current
degree plans
on the College of Science web site.
Admission
In very general terms, these are the steps to become a Math major at UTEP. You will find more and the most updated information at UTEP's Admissions and Recruitment web page, or visit the "Facts for Future Students" link on UTEP's home page (See links on the right.)
- Apply for Admission:
Fill out the online application at ApplyTexas.org. You'll find more information on the Program Admissions page for incoming, transfer and international students.
Send your transcripts and SAT scores to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
- Apply for scholarships and/or financial aid:
All scholarships are processed through the Office of Scholarships.
The Office of Financial Aid can help you find a grant, loan or workstudy to help you achieve your educational goals. The financial aid process will start after you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Attend New Student Orientation:
Once you are admitted, sign up and attend a New Student Orientation (NSO) session. The New Student Orientation web page will give you the latest information. As a student in the College of Science, you will be directed to the CircLES program for advising.
- Register for classes:
Online registration via Goldmine. The registration process will be covered during the New Student Orientation session.