Your Future in Mathematics Starts Here
Mathematics has long played an integral role in advances in science and technology. And in today's high-tech, information-based economy, a background in mathematics is a highly valued commodity. Virtually every industry in the 21st century employs professionals with degrees in mathematics.
At UMass Lowell, students in the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics program develop valuable and transferable skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis and problem solving — skills that are necessary for success in a broad range of fields and a variety of positions such as statistician, computer programmer, financial analyst, market researcher, quality control analyst, teacher and more.
The Bachelor of Arts in Math program also allows students increased flexibility when it comes to course selection. Less science courses are required for this program than for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Earning a B.A. in Mathematics is, therefore, more suitable for students with interests outside the sciences, in areas such as business, economics and philosophy.
One of the Most Affordable Tuitions in the Nation
Complete in as Little as 12 to 36 Months
Math Programs Made for Busy Adults
Required math courses are available on campus during the evenings, making it easier than ever for busy adults to pursue or complete their degree while working. Required liberal arts courses for the program are offered in an online format, enabling students to work around their busy schedules.
Curriculum Outline
120 credits minimum. Note: Students who do not have the necessary foundation in Precalculus Math will be required to take MATH.1225 Precalculus Mathematics I and MATH.1230 Precalculus Mathematics II in addition to the courses listed below, resulting in 126 credits. No Math course can be used to satisfy two different Math requirements.
University Core Curriculum Requirements (12 Courses / 36-39cr)
UMass Lowell's Breadth of Knowledge required courses are designed to provide students with a foundation that prepares them for continued work within their major and minor fields, as well as endowing them with intellectual habits that will enable them to become lifelong learners. For a list of approved Breadth of Knowledge courses, visit UMass Lowell's core curriculum website.
- ENGL.1010 College Writing I (3cr)
- ENGL.1020 College Writing II (3cr)
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities Course (AH) (3cr)#
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities Course (AH) (3cr)#
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities Course (AH) (3cr)#
- ----.---- Social Sciences Course (SS) (3cr)#
- ----.---- Social Sciences Course (SS) (3cr)#
- ----.---- Social Sciences Course (SS) (3cr)#
- ----.---- Science with Lab Perspective (SCL/TNL) (3cr) or (3cr+1cr)##
- ----.---- Science with Lab Perspective (SCL/TNL) (3cr) or (3cr+1cr)##
- ----.---- Science Perspective (SC/TN or SCL/TNL) (3cr) or (3cr+1cr)##
- ----.---- STEM Perspective Course (3cr)
Essential Learning Outcomes
In addition to the above Breadth of Knowledge courses, you must fulfill all of the University's seven "Essential Learning Outcomes" (ELOs) as you progress through your degree program. The Essential Learning Outcomes and their abbreviations are:
- Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA): Be a thoughtful, aware citizen of the global community.
- Information Literacy (IL): Find, evaluate, and synthesize information effectively and persuasively.
- Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE): Shape the world to improve life in your community and beyond.
- Written and Oral Communication (WOC): Express ideas to professional peers with purpose and clarity.
- Quantitative Literacy (QL): Be skilled in the many forms and varieties of numerical analysis.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CTPS): Evaluate ideas and evidence rationally to produce and implement solutions.
- Applied and Integrative Learning (AIL): Synthesize knowledge and abilities in meaningful practice.
Courses that fulfill the ELO requirement are coded with DCA, IL, SRE, WOC, QL, CTPS and AIL. TIP: Look for Breadth of Knowledge courses and courses required for your degree that offer more than one of these ELO designations, so you can conveniently complete these ELO requirements as you take your required courses.
See the list of Core Curriculum Courses currently available through Graduate, Online & Professional Studies.
For additional information on the Core Curriculum requirement, visit https://www.uml.edu/Academics/undergraduate-programs/gened/Core-Curriculum/
Math Requirements (17 Courses / 49-50cr)
- MATH.1250 Calculus A (3cr)
- MATH.1260 Calculus B (3cr)
- MATH.2250 Calculus C (3cr)
- MATH.2260 Calculus D (3cr)
- MATH.2190 Discrete Structures I (3cr)
- MATH.2210 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3cr)
- MATH.2220 Linear Algebra II (3cr)
- MATH.2340 Differential Equations (3cr)
- MATH.2360 Engineering Differential Equations (3cr)
- MATH.3850 Applied Statistics (3cr)
- MATH.3860 Probability and Statistics I (3cr)
- MATH.---- Analysis I (choose MATH.4030 OR MATH.4110)
- MATH.---- Analysis II*
- MATH.3750 Senior Seminar I (1cr)
- MATH.4750 Senior Seminar II (3cr)
- ----.---- Mathematics Elective 3000 level or above **
- ----.---- Mathematics Elective 3000 level or above **
- ----.---- Mathematics Elective 3000 level or above **
- ----.---- Computing Elective***
Non-Mathematics Concentration Electives (6 Courses /18cr)
An approved six-course concentration outside the Kennedy College of Sciences. These courses may lead to a minor or may cross departments. This concentration must be planned as a unified, coherent whole rather than a series of unrelated courses and must be approved by the Math Coordinator.
Free Electives (4-6 Courses / 12-17cr)
Note: No more than 60 math credits can be counted towards the degree.
Note: COMP.1010+COMP.1030L fulfill an SCL core requirement.
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
MATH.1230
Prerequisites:
MATH.1250
Prerequisites:
MATH 1320 pre-req
Prerequisites:
MATH.1260
Prerequisites:
MATH.2250 Pre-req
Prerequisites:
MATH 1320 pre-req
Prerequisites:
MATH 1320 pre-req
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to earn a minimum 2.000 cumulative grade point average (GPA), to present a minimum of 120 semester hours, to fulfill the residency requirements, to conform to the general regulations and requirements of the University, to satisfy the regulations and academic standards of the colleges which exercise jurisdiction over the degrees for which they are matriculating, to satisfy the curriculum requirements established by the departments or programs in their major, and to complete the University's Core Curriculum requirements, which are listed within the program's curriculum outline. For additional information regarding the University's general policies and procedures, transfer credit information and residency requirements; please refer to our Academic Policies & Procedures.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Fall 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate |
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| Online | $380 | $1,140 |
| Online Business** | $385 | $1,155 |
| On Campus Lowell | $340 | $1,020 |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Undergraduate Degree Application | $60 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Applying into an Undergraduate Degree Program
Complete the Online Undergraduate Degree Application Form (preferred), or print, complete and submit the Undergraduate Degree Application .pdf form. Please note: Your application will be processed once we have received your $60 application fee. Return your completed application along with your application fee to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
GPS Admissions
839 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Questions? See our helpful Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for acceptance into a bachelor's degree program offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies, students must hold a high school diploma or have passed either the GED® or HiSET®. Graduate, Online & Professional Studies operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.
Questions Regarding Your Undergraduate Application?
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call 978-934-2474.
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