CAS: Mathematics, Specialty in Applied Mathematics
Sample Pathway
Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a Specialty in Applied Mathematics at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the department of mathematics and statistics to plan their own pathway to a mathematics degree.
| Gap Semester | Recommended external course: Calculus I (equivalent to CAS MA 123). Note: Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework. | |
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
| First Year | CGS HU 103 CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CAS MA 124 |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 CGS RH 104 CGS SS 104 |
| Sophomore Year | CGS NS 201 CGS SS 201 CAS MA 225 CAS MA 242 |
CGS NS 202 CGS HU 202 CAS CS 111 CAS MA 226 |
| Junior Year | CAS MA or CS Course CAS MA Focus Area 1, Course 1 CAS MA 200 level or above Course Second Language (if needed) |
CAS Focus Area 1, Course 2 CAS MA 200 level or above Course Elective* Second Language (if needed) |
| Senior Year | CAS MA Focus Area 2, Course 1 CAS MA 500 level or above Course Elective* Second Language (if needed) |
CAS MA Focus Area 2, Course 2 CAS MA 200 level or above Course Elective* Second Language (if needed) |
*Choose your electives carefully to fulfill any remaining BU Hub requirements. You will find a list of all of the courses that carry Hub units on the University’s BU Hub website. External courses may not be used to fulfill Hub requirements.
Academic Advising
CGS Requirements
Major Requirements
Continuation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 07/23/2025