2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Aug 04, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Mathematical Science, B.S.


Degree Planning Sheet

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Degree Planning Sheet with Full-Time Sample Course Plan  

This sample plan represents a full-time pace. Part-time options are available; please connect with the recruitment team to learn more.

 

Mathematics plays a vital role in a well-rounded liberal arts education, particularly in today’s technology-driven era. Mathematicians are highly regarded for their logical thinking, precision, and analytical prowess, making them proficient problem solvers across various disciplines. Students pursuing a Mathematical Science major are presented with an array of diverse career paths to explore.

At Maryville, our mathematics curriculum encompasses both practical and theoretical aspects. In addition to fulfilling major requirements, students have the opportunity to tailor their coursework towards a specific field of interest within mathematics. Furthermore, our program offers an integrated data science minor, equipping students with the necessary skills for thriving in coding, machine learning, and other cutting-edge industries.

Prospective applicants should possess a strong foundation in mathematics. Completion of the mathematics program’s general education requirement is mandatory for all students, and the Retention & Advising Office oversees the administration of placement exams to ensure proper academic placement. 

For more information on these classes and enrollment, please reach out to the Director of Mathematical Science at Maryville University, Dr. Jenny Wei, via email at jwei@maryville.edu.

 

Disclaimer: The program requirements outlined in this catalog are applicable only to students who enroll in this degree program at the university during the academic year specified in this catalog.  Please be aware that program requirements and offerings are subject to change in future academic years. Dual-enrolled students are not admitted to a degree program, but upon admission to a degree program, they will follow the degree requirements that align with their start term.

MCORE


(36 credits)

Social Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the study of human behavior, its ethical and moral dimension, human societies, the requirements of civility, and social science theory and practice which undergirds such study.

(6 credits)

Civic Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the study and purpose of human institutions and systems, the historical and contemporary forms of power, authority, governance and citizenship, and the distribution and use of resources.

(6 credits)

Cultural Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on significant systems of thought, contributions made by significant historical and cultural figures, philosophical and historical movements, and ideas which have shaped history, culture and human institutions.

(6 credits)

Creative Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the nature of the creative imagination, the philosophical underpinnings of human creativity in music, the visual arts, the narrative arts, and philosophical invention, and innovation in a variety of human endeavors.

(9 credits)

Scientific Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the nature of scientific reasoning, the history and variety of the scientific endeavor in culture, and the nature of scientific process and exploration.

(9 credits)

Graduation Requirements - MCORE


  • 120 credit hours minimum
  • Last 30 hours of the degree taken in residency
  • A minimum of half the major credit hours in residency
  • A minimum of half the minor credit hours in residency
  • ​60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution

Accelerated Master of Science in Actuarial Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence


The Accelerated Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Actuarial Science provides a unique opportunity for Maryville University undergraduates to earn their master’s degree in just one additional year. Through this accelerated option, students can apply four courses (12 credits) taken during their senior year as part of their undergraduate curriculum towards their master’s degree requirements. In the fifth year of study, students will complete an additional 24 credits to fulfill the remaining requirements for the master’s degree.

To be eligible for early access to the Actuarial Science, M.S. , Data Science, M.S. , or Artificial Intelligence, M.S.  students must have a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits, at least 20 of which must be earned at Maryville University. Additionally, applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. It’s worth noting that Maryville students entering the accelerated master’s program are not required to submit GRE or TOEFL scores.

Additional Information

Students will also be able to complete coursework toward the following Certificate Programs:

Big Data Graduate Certificate  

Machine Learning Graduate Certificate  

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate  

 

For more information on graduate enrollment, please reach out via email to Joe Raggette at jraggettejr1@maryville.edu.