Mathematics Major

Major requirements

The major in mathematics consists of 44 credits.

Two additional courses at the 200-level or higher.
Two additional courses at the 300-level (MATH 342 may be one of these), at least one of which must be taken at Wheaton

The mathematics major requires a minimum of 10 courses beyond Math101-Calculus.
A score of 4 or 5 on the AP AB Calculus exam earns credit for Math 101- Calculus. A score of 4 or 5 on the AP BC Calculus exam earns credit for Math 101-Calculus OR Math 104-Calculus II, but not both. Please meet with the chair to determine which.
To major in mathematics, a student needs at least a C+ for the average of their Calculus I and Calculus II grades.
The Grade/Pass/Fail option can be used to apply a “P” grade for one 100-level course under the major requirements.
Students who are unable to take MATH 401 - Senior Seminar may substitute a 300-level course chosen in consultation with their advisor and the Math Program coordinator.
Mathematics majors are encouraged to take either COMP 115 - Problem Solving and Python Programming or COMP 118 Object-Oriented Programming or PHYS 228 - Scientific Computing .