Mathematics, B.S.
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Program Overview
As a mathematics student, you will increase your computational facility, enhance your ability to apply mathematics to real-world problems, and develop an appreciation for the abstract structures and reasoning at the heart of mathematics. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with the latest mathematical software and technology, study computational mathematics, and develop expertise in financial mathematics. In this program, you’ll choose between three tracks—applied, general, or theoretical mathematics—and be required to enroll in more advanced courses than you would if you were doing the Bachelor of Arts mathematics program.
Major Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Major Requirements (52–55 Credits)
NYSED Program Code: 02065
To enroll in any advanced course in mathematics, students must maintain an average grade of C or higher in all courses previously taken in the department, unless this requirement is waived by the chairperson. A student exempt, without credit, from a course may not take the course later for credit except with permission of the chairperson. Mathematics majors must complete a minimum of 34 credits in advanced courses for the degree. All mathematics courses completed to satisfy the requirements for a major in mathematics must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. Unless otherwise specified in this bulletin, any mathematics courses used to satisfy a prerequisite for an advanced elective must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
The department chair, with the approval of the chair of the department’s undergraduate curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of these requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.
Mathematics 1006 and one of Mathematics 1011 or 1012. Completion of some or all of these courses may be waived conditional on the outcome of appropriate placement exams.
Mathematics 1201, 1206, and 2201. Transfer students may also need to take Mathematics 1211; see Mathematics Department chair.
Mathematics 2001, 2101, and 4201.
Computer and Information Science 1115 or 1215.
Candidates for a B.S. degree in mathematics must choose one of the following tracks plus additional courses in the Mathematics Department to bring the total number of credits in advanced courses to 34.
- Applied Mathematics
- General Mathematics
- Theoretical Mathematics
Department Recommendation
Majors should consult with a Mathematics Department counselor concerning substitutions for core science courses.
Prospective doctoral students should develop reading competence in at least one of the following languages: French, German, Russian.
Additional Requirements for a B.S. Degree
Candidates for a B.S. degree with a major in mathematics must complete at least 60 credits in science and mathematics; 34 of these 60 credits must be completed in advanced courses in the Mathematics Department. 24 of these credits (not including Mathematics 2001, 2101, and 2201) must be completed at Brooklyn College with a grade of C- or higher in each course. Specific course requirements for a B.S. degree are described below.
The following courses may be applied toward the 60 credits in science and mathematics:
All courses in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Courses marked with a “#” in the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mathematical subjects, including calculus and linear algebra, as well as advanced topics of relevance to the student’s chosen major concentration.
- Understand the significance of central mathematical theorems and their applications, and explore the consequences of a general mathematical result in concrete situations.
- Develop abstract mathematical thinking, construct formal mathematical proofs, and demonstrate an ability to validate mathematical statements.
- Be able to apply mathematical reasoning to formulate and solve problems in pure and applied mathematics.
- Communicate effectively mathematical concepts, proofs, and results, both orally and in writing.
Degree Maps
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The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Mathematics offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Internships and Employers
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the mathematics B.S. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- Goldman Sachs
- Guardian Insurance
- Hofstra University
- JP Morgan
- LifeSci NYC
- New York City
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center
