Mathematics, B.A.(R) or (R, L)*

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The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree at Radford University prepares students to think critically, solve complex problems, and lead with innovation in careers that strengthen industry, education, research, and public service. Rooted in mathematical rigor and enhanced by applied learning, the program empowers students to translate quantitative reasoning into real-world impact, whether analyzing data for regional partners, modeling outcomes in healthcare and policy, or preparing the next generation of mathematics educators.

The Radford University Mathematics degree is a modern, career-connected degree. Students will complete a shared mathematical foundation and then tailor their electives toward one or more high-impact pathways, including teaching, data and decision sciences, actuarial and financial mathematics, applied analytics, or mathematical research.

By uniting mathematical rigor with applied flexibility, the program reaffirms mathematics as both foundational and forward-looking. It enables students to connect their mathematical training to meaningful career directions, building a clear professional identity while positioning Radford University graduates to lead, serve, and innovate within the commonwealth and beyond.

For suggested advising pathways, please refer to the Mathematics academic programs webpage.

REAL Curriculum

This major fulfills the R area of the REAL Curriculum through courses that apply scientific and quantitative reasoning to questions about the natural world, mathematics, or related areas. These requirements are accomplished through a wide variety of courses that train students to logically analyze and solve problems in a variety of mathematical areas.

REAL Foundational Requirements

Foundational Writing (3 credits)

ENGL 111 - Principles of College Composition (GE)

Foundational Math (3 credits)

MATH 100 - Quantitative Reasoning (GE)
MATH 121 - Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
MATH 125 - Precalculus I (GE)
(Recommended for Mathematics majors due to required course prerequisites. Requirement may be fulfilled through placement testing.)

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

Writing Intensive (WI) Courses (6 credits)

Writing Intensive courses are denoted below with a (WI). Two writing intensive courses are required to graduate, with at least one at the 300- or 400-level. The Mathematics major includes 0-6 credits of writing intensive courses.

General Education Requirements

General Education courses will be denoted below with a (GE). Students are required to take at least 30 credit hours of general education designated courses within their degree requirements. The Mathematics major includes 10-23 general education credits.

Major Requirements (54-66 credits)

B.A. Requirements (6-8 credits)

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of the B.A. language requirements described here in this catalog.

Required Courses (33-35 credits)

All majors in mathematics must take:

Note(s):

A grade of at least a “C” is required in MATH 172 and MATH 271 . Any departmental majors receiving credit for MATH 271 cannot subsequently receive credit for any 100-level mathematics course except for MATH 132 or MATH 142 .

Electives (15 credits)

Students select 15 credits from the following courses. Their faculty advisors will ensure these form a cohesive set aligned with their career goals. See the Department of Mathematics and Statistics’ Career-Aligned Pathways [link to webpage to be created after curriculum is approved from the attached document Math Pathways with Table.docx] for more information on choosing electives, including the requirements to graduate with a Secondary Education license in mathematics.

12 credits from any 300- or 400-level mathematics or statistics course, except MATH 312
3 credits from the following:
Any 300- or 400-level mathematics or statistics course, except for MATH 312
MATH 235 - Fundamentals of Geometry (GE)
CS 220 - Principles of Computer Science II (GE)
INSY 281 - Data Management and Analysis with Spreadsheets (GE)
INSY 275 - Programming with Python
INSY 375 - Data Science
GEOS 250 - Introduction to GIS (T)
MGNT 333 - Business Analytics and Information Systems
PSYC 301 - Analysis of Psychological Data
ECON 321 - Econometrics
Any physics course 300 or above
Any chemistry course 300 or above
Any biology course 300 or above
Other courses approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Open Credit Hours (62-66 credits)

These credits can be used to fulfill additional courses, majors, minors, and/or REAL Curriculum requirements, including Foundational Writing and Foundational Math.

Total Credits Needed for Degree 120

Additional Degree Requirements

To graduate with a major in Mathematics, a student must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all mathematics and statistics courses used to fulfill a major requirement.