Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Actuarial Science
Slippery Rock University's Mathematics major provides a strong mathematical foundation with concentrations focused on your interests and career goals. Mathematics majors choose one of four concentrations: Actuarial Science, Mathematical Sciences, Secondary Education, and Statistics. Students benefit from a strong community structure with many clubs, activities, and interactions with faculty and peers. The dedicated faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and student success.
The Actuarial Science concentration provides the necessary skills and theory to effectively assess and quantify financial risk of future events.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students graduating with a degree in Mathematics will:
- Use mathematics knowledge to solve theoretical and applied problems. (UGO 2,3,4,6)
- Apply rigorous deductive reasoning to prove mathematics results. (UGO 2,3)
- Use technology to perform and interpret mathematics analyses. (UGO 3,4,10)
- Communicate mathematics knowledge to both expert and non-technical audiences. (UGO 1,4,5)
- Demonstrate professional integrity and accountability in the use and communication of mathematics. (UGO 7,8,9,10)
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 44 | |
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Natural Science & Math College-Wide Requirements not included in Rock Studies 2 | 4 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
- 12 math/statistics credits must be taken at the 300-400 level at SRU
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Core Courses | ||
| CPSC 146 | Programming Principles | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Discrete Mathematics 1,2 | 3 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus II 1,2 | 4 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus III 1 | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 235 | Foundations of Mathematical Proof 1,2 | 3 |
| MATH 313 | Introductory Analysis I 1 | 3 |
| STAT 352 | Mathematical Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 26 | |
| Actuarial Science Concentration Required Courses | ||
| MATH 280 | Theory of Interest 1 | 3 |
| MATH 301 | Differential Equations I 1 | 3 |
| STAT 252 | Introduction to Statistical Modeling 1 | 3 |
| STAT 353 | Mathematical Statistics II 1 | 3 |
| MATH 314 | Introductory Analysis II 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 3 |
| FINA 320 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| STAT 491 | Statistics Seminar 1 | 1 |
| or MATH 491 | Mathematics Seminar | |
| Subtotal | 25 | |
| Required Upper-Level MATH/STAT Electives | ||
| Choose 9 additional MATH or STAT credits at the 300-level or above, excluding MATH 310 and STAT 350 1 | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
Minimum grade of C required to register for 300-400 level math
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MATHEMATICS BS/ACTUARIAL SCI (6152/ACSC)
This program is effective as of Summer 2026
Revised 04.23.2026
UCC 02.10.2026