Major Programs
This degree is for students wanting a general purpose mathematics degree with a minor of their choosing. It prepares the student for careers in industry or teaching as well as for continuing on to graduate school. To earn this degree, you must complete the four components described below (see the program sheet for degree details).
| Major Requirement | 41 hours |
| Liberal Studies Requirements: | 32 hours |
| Minor Requirements: | 18 - 24 hours |
| General Electives: | 29 - 23 hours |
| Total Required for Degree:* | 120 hours |
* Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check all course descriptions to find out. You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.
Please note that Northern Arizona University requires that at least 30 hours of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses.
Program Sheet 1999-2001
Program Sheet 2001-2003
Program Sheet 2003-2004
Program Sheet 2004-2005
Program Sheet 2005-2006
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Program Sheet 2007-2008 html
Program Sheet 2008-2009
Program Sheet 2009-2010
Recommended class sequence: 8-term plan for 2009-2010
For 8-term progression plans for previous catalog years please see the Gateway Student Success Center.
This degree is designed to prepare students for teaching mathematics in the middle school or high school. To earn this degree, you must complete the four components described below (see the program sheet for degree details). This major does not require a minor.
| Major Requirements: | 44 hours |
| Teacher Preparation Requirements: | 31 - 34 hours |
| Liberal Studies Requirements: | 32 hours |
| General Electives: | 13 hours |
| Total Required for Degree:* | 120 hours |
* Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check all course descriptions to find out. You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.
Please note that Northern Arizona University requires that at least 30 hours of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses.
Program Sheet 1999-2001
Program Sheet 2001-2003
Program Sheet 2003-2004
Program Sheet 2004-2005
Program Sheet 2005-2006
Program Sheet 2006-2007 html
Program Sheet 2007-2008 html
Program Sheet 2008-2009
Program Sheet 2009-2010
Recommended class sequence: 8-term plan for 2009-2010
For 8-term progression plans for previous catalog years please see the Gateway Student Success Center.
This degree requires no minor and thus allows the student to take a more extensive selection of mathematics and statistics courses. The Extended option would be ideal for the student intent on pursuing a graduate degree or a career in one of the four emphasis areas.
To earn this degree, you must complete the four components described below (see the program sheet for degree details). You choose one of the four emphases for this degree - mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. No minor is required.
| Major Requirements: | 32 hours |
| Emphasis Requirements: | 24-27 hours |
| Liberal Studies Requirements: | 32 hours |
| General Electives: | 32 - 29 hours |
| Total Required for Degree:* | 120 hours |
* Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check all course descriptions to find out. You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.
Please note that Northern Arizona University requires that at least 30 hours of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses.
Program Sheet 1999-2001
Program Sheet 2001-2003
Program Sheet 2003-2004
Program Sheet 2004-2005
Program Sheet 2005-2006
Program Sheet 2006-2007 html
Program Sheet 2007-2008 html
Program Sheet 2008-2009
Program Sheet 2009-2010
Recommended class sequence: 8-term plan / Actuarial for 2009-2010
8-term plan / Statistics for 2009-2010
8-term plan / Applied for 2009-2010
8-term plan / Math for 2009-2010
For 8-term progression plans for previous catalog years please see the Gateway Student Success Center.
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree is a flexible interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree offered by NAU consisting of three blocks of coursework: A block of courses in an emphasis area, a focus block which may be designed by a student in consultation with an advisor, and a communication skills block. The Mathematics/Statistics emphasis consists of 5 specified courses and three electives to total at least 26 hours.
| Major Requirements: | 59 - 61 hours |
Mathematics and Statistics Emphasis: |
26 hours |
Focus: |
15 hours |
Communication Skills: |
18 - 20 hours |
| Liberal Studies Requirements: | 35 hours |
| General Electives: | 24 - 26 hours |
| Total Required for Degree:* | 120 hours |
* Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check all course descriptions to find out. You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.
Please note that Northern Arizona University requires that at least 36 hours of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses.
