BA in Mathematics - General in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

Contemporary mathematicians participate in diverse professional pursuits. Theoretical mathematicians develop innovative frameworks and methodologies, while practical mathematicians apply these concepts through modeling to address challenges in fields like economics, science, healthcare, engineering, and business administration. Mathematics educators devise novel instructional approaches for learners of all ages. Higher education in mathematics extends beyond computational methods, teaching students to formulate proofs and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world scenarios.
Undergraduates pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science can pair mathematics with a secondary major. With advisor approval, up to 6 upper-division elective units may be fulfilled through courses in the complementary major, while remaining electives must be mathematics department offerings. In exceptional cases, the physics prerequisite in the core curriculum might be substituted with relevant coursework from the secondary major, requiring advance approval from both an academic advisor and the department chair.