Mathematics
- Major
- BS
- In-Person
- Greeley
- Secondary Teaching (Grades 7-12)
- Middle School Teaching (Grades 6-8)
- Pure & Applied Mathematical Sciences
- Computer Science
- Statistics & Data Science
4 Years
Spring, Summer, or Fall Semester
$478/Credit Hour
Mathematics Overview
Develop versatile and practical career-oriented skills that apply to almost any industry.
In our data-driven world, mathematical fluency is essential. Tailor your studies to match your academic and career interests with UNC’s versatile mathematics bachelor’s degree program.
Focus your mathematics degree on your goal: teaching, statistics, data science, pure mathematics, or applied quantitative reasoning. You gain exceptional preparation for graduate school or starting your career:
- 5 major concentration areas and 4 minor options
- Supportive learning environment with small class sizes
- Exceptional access to Ph.D. faculty mentors
- Highly regarded, innovative teacher education programs
Your Future in Mathematics
A math-focused bachelor’s degree opens doors to many careers. Think data science in healthcare or medicine. Statistics and numbers drive business and advanced manufacturing, too. Nearly every industry relies on higher math skills. Pick your direction and math can take you there.
STEM education ranks among the nation’s most talked-about priorities. The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from UNC prepares you to step directly into any dynamic sector of the job market.
Accomplished Alumni
ALUMNI
“While at UNC, I conducted research on NP-complete problems through the McNair Scholars Program. My work focused on discussing discrepancies between finite NP-complete problems and infinite NP-complete problems. Throughout this research, I have strengthened my analytical and logical skills and knowledge of graph theory to help prepare me for graduate school.”
Kayla Schilz, 2023 McNair Scholar
B.S. ‘24, double major in Applied Mathematics and Philosophy
Mathematics Concentrations
The Mathematical Sciences at UNC offers a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics in five different concentrations.
All undergraduate math programs require a core of common courses to provide a solid foundation in the mathematical sciences. You can then choose a concentration area aligned with your educational interests and goals. 120 total credit hours are required for graduation.
Few mathematics bachelor’s degree programs can match UNC’s dual focus on high-level mathematics content and advanced teacher training. You’ll get the rare benefit of earning your teaching certification while working with Ph.D. math faculty in a math department, rather than an education department.
This concentration includes a one-semester student-teaching placement, plus coursework in teaching, curriculum and pedagogy. Close to 100 percent of recent graduates from our Secondary Teaching concentration have found jobs as math teachers within a year of graduation.
UNC has one of the few middle school teaching certifications in the state. This program includes both high-level mathematics content as well as courses directly connected to the content you will teach. This concentration includes a one-semester student-teaching placement, plus coursework in teaching, curriculum and pedagogy.
Close to 100 percent of recent graduates from our Middle School Teaching concentration have found jobs as math teachers within a year of graduation.
Expanded scientific, statistical and mathematical knowledge, combined with growing needs in technological as well as social areas, have created increased demands for individuals trained in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics and data science. We offer concentrations in each of these areas.
Mathematics B.S. – Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
This concentration focuses on applications of mathematics to real-life problems and includes some supporting computer science and statistics. Graduates are prepared for technical positions in such areas as environmental, governmental, industrial, military, and social settings and for additional graduate study in mathematics and other related disciplines.
The concentration also prepares graduates for graduate programs in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and data science. Students will be prepared to begin a career in a variety of quantitative settings including branches of engineering, physical and social science, finance and management, law and medicine.
Mathematics B.S. – Pure and Applied Mathematical Sciences Concentration
This concentration focuses on the design of computers, computational processes for problem-solving, and information transfer and transformation, with an emphasis on improving software and system quality, security, performance, and usability.
Students will be prepared for careers with computer software companies, careers involving a significant use of computer technology, or for additional graduate study in computer science and other related disciplines.
This concentration focuses on statistical foundations and their applications to problems in varied disciplines, e.g., business, agriculture, medicine, law, literature, psychology and other social sciences, and on the design and analysis of statistical models in a wide variety of settings.
Graduates are prepared for positions involving the design and analysis of statistical models in such areas as environmental, governmental, industrial, military, and social settings, and for additional graduate study in the areas of applied statistics and operations research.
Minors in Mathematics
The Mathematical Sciences at UNC offers 4 options for minoring in mathematics at the undergraduate level.
The basic math minor pairs well with majors in business, science and the social sciences; it adds skills that improve your competitiveness on the job market. You’ll enjoy broad flexibility to take courses in calculus, statistics, probability, differential equations and other advanced subjects.
Skills in computer programming, computational process for problem-solving, and software design are a powerful addition to any major and career preparation. This minor includes 18 credits for coursework in subjects such as programming, algorithms and data structures, software engineering and machine learning.
Statistical expertise can add career-boosting value to many majors. This minor includes 20 to 21 credits of coursework in subjects such as probability theory, linear regression, sampling techniques and calculus.
This minor does not lead to a teacher certification, but it combines well with education-related degrees to provide you with expertise in the important science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education category. Coursework covers linear algebra, calculus, geometry and discrete mathematics.
Mathematics: Secondary Mathematics Teaching, Grades 7-12 Minor
Beyond the Classroom
Math Club
The UNC Math Club offers undergraduate students the opportunity to experience math in an informal setting. Each week, students engage in problem solving, play mathematical games, and host talks on interesting mathematics topics. Meetings are held Wednesdays 5-6pm in Ross 2090.
Mural in Skinner Music Library
Celebration of Mind Mathematics Festival
Each October, on or near the birthday of Martin Gardner, the UNC Math Club and faculty host the Celebration of Mind Mathematics Festival: an evening of mathematical games, puzzles, magic, and fun for the whole family.
Mural in Skinner Music Library
Mathematics Contest
Each year, high school and middle school students from all over Colorado participate in the UNC Mathematics Contest. The first round is held in the fall in schools throughout the state, and then the top scorers from the first round are invited to the final round held on the UNC campus in January or February.
Mural in Skinner Music Library