Jul 19, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2025 semester.)

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2025 semester.) [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Suggested Program - Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

First Year

Fall Semester Suggested Program

MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4.0 ¹⁰
ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
Foreign Language (1000-level) Credit Hours: 5.0 ¹¹

Total 15 hours

Spring Semester

MATH 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4.0
ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
Foreign Language (1000-level) Credit Hours: 5.0 ¹¹

Total 15 hours

Second Year

Fall Semester

MATH 2415 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4.0
MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 2131 - Linear Algebra Labs with MATLAB Credit Hours: 1.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0
Natural Science (must be approved for majors in the discipline) Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹²
Foreign Language (2000-level) Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹¹

Total 17 hours

Spring Semester

MATH 3325 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 3331 - Intermediate Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3.0
Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0
Natural Science (must be approved for majors in the discipline) Credit Hours: 4.0 ¹²
Foreign Language (2000-level) Credit Hours: 3.0¹¹

Total 16 hours

Third Year

Fall Semester

MATH 3330 - Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 3333 - Intermediate Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0
GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹³

Total 15 hours

Spring Semester

MATH 3334 - Advanced Multivariable and Vector Calculus Credit Hours: 3.0 or
MATH 3364 - Introduction to Complex Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0 or
MATH 3363 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH ADV. - Approved Math Elective (3000 or 4000-level) Credit Hours: 3.0
GOVT 2305 - US Government: Congress, President, & Courts Credit Hours: 3.0
Writing in the Disciplines: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹³

Total 15 hours

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

MATH ADV - Approved Math Elective (4000-level) Credit Hours: 6.0 ¹⁵
NSM Capstone Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹⁶
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 6.0 ¹³

Total 15 hours

Spring Semester

MATH 4389 - Survey of Undergraduate Mathematics Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH ADV - Approved Math Elective (4000-level) Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹⁵
NSM Capstone Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹⁶
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3.0 ¹³

Total 12 hours

Total degree credit hours: 120

Note(s):

All students are responsible for the completion of 36 advanced semester hours required for a University of Houston degree.