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Mathematics, BA Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Mathematics, BA Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
124
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The BA major in mathematics offers a broad introduction to the discipline, with an emphasis on the ability to express rigorous mathematical ideas in writing and orally. Students wishing to combine this major with the BA in math education should speak with an advisor as early as possible to plan their schedules.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_1d309244
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Required Mathematics Courses

8 items
  1. MATH 071
    (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Semester Hours: 4
    Not resolved to a course
  2. MATH 072
    (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Semester Hours: 4
    Not resolved to a course
  3. MATH 073
    (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Semester Hours: 4
    Not resolved to a course
  4. MATH 100
    Communicating Mathematics Semester Hours: 1
    Not resolved to a course
  5. MATH 114
    (MA) Introduction to Higher Mathematics Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  6. MATH 135A
    (MA) Linear Algebra Semester Hours: 4
    Not resolved to a course
  7. MATH 145
    (MA) Abstract Algebra 1 Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  8. MATH 171
    (MA) Real Analysis 1 Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course

Advanced Mathematics Electives

4 items
  1. MATH 146
    (MA) Abstract Algebra 2 Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  2. MATH 172
    (MA) Real Analysis 2 Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  3. MATH 173
    (MA) Complex Analysis Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Students who are also completing the B.A. in Mathematics Education are only required to take one of the courses listed above but must still complete the full 15 semester hours of electives.
    Not resolved to a course

Additional Courses

3 items
  1. PHYS 011A
    (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
    Not resolved to a course
  2. PHYS 011B
    (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Note that PHYS 011A and PHYS 011B fulfill the distribution requirement in the category of Natural Sciences. Students are also strongly encouraged to take at least one course in computer science at or above the level of CSC 015.
    Not resolved to a course

Complete BA Requirements

0 items
    Source. Hofstra University, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin — https://bulletin.hofstra.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=147&poid=32293&returnto=28222. Captured page pages/0268.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.