Discover the Math Curriculum
Math at USD provides students with courses that give technical mathematical preparation, demonstrate our mathematical heritage from past ages and teach the impact of mathematical thought and philosophy on our culture. We prepare the next generation of professionals to rise above--to learn how to solve complex problems and then master them.
Major
Our major offers advanced mathematical study to prepare students for graduate work or professional employment. We offer three tracks for the Mathematics Major:
- Mathematics
- Applied Emphasis
- Secondary Education Emphasis*
*Students interested in obtaining the Single Subject Teaching Credential in mathematics are encouraged to major in mathematics with a secondary education emphasis.
Minor
The math minor provides foundational offerings in mathematical concepts and a range of elective courses. Minoring in Math is easy and only requires 21 units--that’s only four courses past calc 2.
Explore Math Courses
Read descriptions of our current math classes on our Courses page!
Program Requirements
Each student declares their major(s) and minor(s) under a single catalog of record that is identified on the student's degree audit (available on Degree Works).
The program requirements below are based on the current course catalog and may not be applicable if a student is declared in an earlier catalog.
Find all previous course catalogs under on our Archived Catalogs of Record page.
42-42.5 units
Mathematics Major
42-43.5 units
Applied Emphasis Major
49.5-51.50 units
Secondary Education Emphasis Major
21 units
Minor
Major unit estimates include preparation for the major course units as well as major requirements.
- Major
- Minor
- Learning Outcomes