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4+1 Degree Program of BA/BS in Mathematical Sciences and MS in Data Science and Statistics

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4+1 Degree Program of BA/BS in Mathematical Sciences and MS in Data Science and Statistics

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The 4+1 program is designed for outstanding Binghamton University Mathematical Sciences students who wish to combine either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences (in any track) with a Master of Sciences in Data Science and Statistics (DSS) degree.

BA Mathematical Sciences (any track) + MS in DSS
BS Mathematical Sciences (any track) + MS in DSS

Requirement of the 4+1 Degree Program

Students complete most of the coursework for the bachelor's degree in the first three years. In the fourth year, students take both bachelor's- and master's-level courses, graduate with a bachelor's degree and formally apply to the Graduate School. In the fifth year, the student is admitted to the Graduate School and focus solely on graduate coursework.

The M.S. program in Data Science and Statistics has six required 4-credits courses (Math 501, Math 502, Math 530, Math 531, Math 532, Math 535) in year one (i.e. year 4 for 4+1 program students), four 4-credits electives courses from a list of approved courses and two 1-credit capstone seminars in year two (i.e. year 5 for 4+1 program students), for a total of 42 credits.

The coursework that the student completes differs and depends on the specific major and track in the Mathematical Sciences program. However, all students in the 4+1 program should have finished 445 or 446, 447 and 448 with a grade of B or better before the 4th year. These courses are prerequisite for a graduate study in statistics and may be required by or be electives for the undergraduate degree (depending on the undergraduate major and track).

A few graduate courses taken in the 4th year can be counted toward the bachelor’s degree. The number of graduate courses that may be double counted depends on the type of the bachelor’s degree.

For the BA Mathematical Sciences (any track), up to four graduate courses can be double counted toward the bachelor’s degree requirements, among which up to two can be double counted toward the major requirements.
For the BS Mathematical Sciences (any track), up to four graduate courses can be double counted toward the bachelor’s degree requirements, among which up to three can be double counted toward the major requirements.

Math 531 may be counted as Math 455 in the undergraduate degree; Math 535 may be counted as Math 457 in the undergraduate degree. At most one of Math 531 and Math 455 may be counted towards the undergraduate degree. At most one of Math 535 and Math 457 may be counted towards the undergraduate degree. Both Math 531 and Math 535 are required courses for the MA in Statistics degree and a minimum grade of B- is required for them to be counted towards the master's degree. Math 455 and Math 457 may not count towards the master's degree.

Application and admissions processes

Application and admissions processes for the 4+1 program are, first, through the Mathematical Sciences undergraduate program and the Statistics graduate program and, subsequently, through the Graduate School. Students may apply to the 4+1 program no earlier than their fourth semester of undergraduate study, and no later than the sixth semester of undergraduate study (second semester of the junior year).

Eligibility

Students applying for admission to the 4+1 program must have exceptional academic records, including a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and faculty recommendations attesting to the student's potential in a graduate program. Students who do not have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better should talk to Prof. Aleksey Polunchenko, chair of the graduate recruitment committee, before applying for the 4+1 program to discuss their options.

Admissions Application

A complete Application for Admission to the 4+1 program should include all of the following:

The Application for Admission Form to 4+1 program.
Names of 2 faculty members, including at least one faculty from math, who can attest the student’s potential in a graduate program.
Applicants will also be required to interview with the graduate recruitment committee of the Mathematical Sciences department. Each applicant will be contacted by email shortly after the application deadline to schedule the interview.

Applications must be submitted through this online form accessible on myBinghamton.

Admissions applications are competitively evaluated on the basis of the quality of grades, references and the interview. Applicants are advised that acceptance into the 4+1 program is highly competitive with a limited number of applicants accepted into the program each year. Applicants will be notified of the Admissions Committee's decision approximately four to six weeks after the application deadline.

Continuing Eligibility

Upon admission to the 4+1 program, successful completion of benchmark degree requirements is necessary for continued standing in the program. Students may be dismissed from the program at any time for failure to successfully complete benchmark requirements. Benchmark requirements applicable to all students admitted include all of the following:

Successful completion of the undergraduate degree (the BA or BS in Mathematical Sciences) in the fourth year of study, including all General Education and Harpur College requirements for graduation;
Maintenance of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better;
Receipt of grades of “B” or better and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate coursework, including the core graduate required courses;
Successful application to and acceptance by the Graduate School (by the fifth year); and
Timely completion of all required undergraduate and graduate coursework (including core graduate course requirements).

Students who complete the BA or BS degree requirements during the first four years are assured of receiving the appropriate bachelor's degree if, due to dismissal from the program or other reasons, they do not complete the fifth year of study in the 4+1 Program.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Students admitted to the 4+1 program are formally considered undergraduates and pay undergraduate tuition rates for the first four years of the program until they graduate with the BA or BS degree. During the fifth year in the 4+1 program, students are formally considered graduate students and pay graduate student tuition rates.

Binghamton University's Graduate School does not provide financial aid or any form of tuition assistance to students pursuing MA or MS degrees; students in the 4+1 program are thus not eligible for Graduate School financial aid or tuition assistance during their fifth year of study.

Save time and money

Typically, earning a master's degree takes two years. But with Binghamton University's 4+1 programs, you can earn your master's degree with just one extra year of classes. You'll finish both your bachelor's degree and your master's degree in a total of five years.

By choosing the 4+1 degree program, you'll save a full year of tuition dollars. Plus, you'll pay undergraduate tuition rates for your graduate classes during your fourth (senior) year.

Learn How to Apply

Infographics demonstrating the prerequisite dependencies between courses and semester

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Infographics demonstrating the prerequisite dependencies between courses and semester

Below is an overview of undergraduate courses in the math department, excluding some non-major courses. It shows the prerequisite dependency between courses. Please refer to the University Bulletin for the exact requirements for the degree.

Below is a zoom-in view of the above infographic, focusing on the upper-level courses.

Below are some tips for math majors.

Download the original PDF file for the above infographics. Please note that these tools cannot serve as an alternative to the University Bulletin and a faculty advisor.

Undergraduate Honors, Awards and Scholarships — Recipients

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Undergraduate Honors, Awards and Scholarships — Recipients

This page lists recent recipients (updated annually). For honors and award descriptions and criteria, see:

Honors, awards and scholarships

2024–2025

Department awards

Helen P. Beard Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics:
- Aviva Friedman
Award for Excellence in Mathematical Sciences:
- Anatolii Vakaryuk
- Samuel Andrew Azzarello
- Anand Menon
- Ezra Eliot Malater
- Andrew Joseph Silhavy
- Nicole Megan Diaczun
Miguel Arcones Memorial Award:
- Elijah Schichtel
- Connor Phelan
Actuarial Science Award:
- Grace Ducroiset
- Jack Simon
- Ethan David Moskovitz
Early Achievement Award:
- Josiah Moltz
Lawrence I. Wilkins Scholarship:
- Nikita Safronov
Putnam Competition and Problem-Solving:
- Josiah Moltz
- Nikita Safronov

Graduation with Departmental Honors (Spring 2025)

Aviva Friedman
Ezra Eliot Malater
Ethan David Moskovitz
Anand Vas Menon
Erica Sydney Fitch
Nicole Megan Diaczun
Nicolas Lee Said
Ekaterina Lebedeva
Connor Phelan
Heera Kaur Narang
Joel Sam Manoj
Samuel Azzarello
Andrew Joseph Silhavy
Anatolii Vakaryuk

2023–2024

Department awards

Helen P. Beard Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics:
- Drew Holahan
Award for Excellence in Mathematical Sciences:
- Levi Axelrod
- Walter Brigham
- Erin Delargy
- Blanca Parker
Miguel Arcones Memorial Award:
- Leon Bui
- Jenna Sallin
Actuarial Science Award:
- Madison Owen
- Jack Simon
Putnam Competition and Problem-Solving:
- Josiah Moltz
- Levi Axelrod
- Nikita Safronov

Graduation with Departmental Honors (Spring 2024)

Dillon Aldrich
Levi Axelrod
Walter Brigham
Leon Bui
Erin Delargy
Drew Holahan
Calia Kugler
Tony Ni
Blanca Parker
Jenna Sallin

2022–2023

Department awards

Helen P. Beard Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics:
- Levi Axelrod
- Ross Lauterbach
Award for Excellence in Mathematical Sciences:
- Ashton Keith
- Leon Bui
- Sara Breuhaus
- Molin Qin
- Minxin Wang
- Garrett Gramzow
- Maxwell Meyers
Miguel Arcones Memorial Award:
- Benjamin Fox
Actuarial Science Award:
- Jenna Sallin
- Joshua DeJoy
- Owen Brown
Putnam Competition and Problem-Solving:
- Ashton Keith
- Levi Axelrod
- Maxwell Meyers
- Eric S. Wang
Sharon & Joseph Yacura Math Recognition Award:
- Ashton Keith

Graduation with Departmental Honors (Spring 2023)

Sara Breuhaus
Benjamin Fox
Garrett Gramzow
Ashton Keith
Maxwell Meyers
Molin Qin
Liam Schmidt
Minxin Wang

2021–2022

Department awards

Helen P. Beard Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics:
- Ashton Keith
Award for Excellence in Mathematical Sciences:
- Adiel Felsen
- Andrew Curreri
- John Lin
- Nicholas Colucci
- William Jones
Miguel Arcones Memorial Award:
- Hannah Feit
Actuarial Science Award:
- Haoyu Fang
- Yi Huang
- Theodore Tourneux
- Philip Solimeo
Lawrence I. Wilkins Scholarship:
- Levi Axelrod
- Sara Breuhaus

Graduation with Departmental Honors (Spring 2022)

Adam Ireneo Ascione D'Elia
Brendan Klayman
John Lin
Adiel Felsen
Brennan Kaisen
Nicholas Colucci
Andrew Curreri
Christine Chen
Sofia Fasullo
Hannah Feit
William Jones

2020–2021

Department awards

Helen P. Beard Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics:
- John Lin
Award for Excellence in Mathematical Sciences:
- Kory Pollicove
- Matthew Pressimone
- Tenzing Gurung
- Diliya Yalikun
- Henry Sinnott
Miguel Arcones Memorial Award:
- Yeheng Liang
Actuarial Science Award:
- Matthew Jacob
- Olivia Kim
- Mackenzie Murphy
Lawrence I. Wilkins Scholarship:
- Yuqiao Huang
Putnam Competition and Problem-Solving:
- Ashton Keith
- Yuqiao Huang

Graduation with Departmental Honors (Spring 2021)

Matthew Jacob
Yeheng Liang
Matthew Pressimone
Olivia Kim
Tenzing Gurung
Kory Pollicove
Diliya Yalikun
Andy Nguyen
Henry Sinnott
Nicholas Marmann

2019–2020

No ceremony was held this year due to COVID-19. Award data below is from departmental records.

Department awards

Helen P. Beard Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics:
- Kory Pollicove
- Matthew Pressimone
Award for Excellence in Mathematical Sciences:
- Robert Beblavy
- Joseph Osgood
- Chad Nelson
- Jeremy Siegelstein
- Eli Dworetzky
- Jack Tuckman
Miguel Arcones Memorial Award:
- Samara Eisenberg
Actuarial Science Award:
- Peter Gibby
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Award:
- Dylan Mitlof
- Thomas McKee
- Justin Lootens

Graduation with Departmental Honors (Spring 2020)

Robert Beblavy
Joseph Osgood
Eli Dworetzky
Jake Tuckman
Jeremy Siegelstein
Peter Gibby
Chad Nelson
Samara Eisenberg

3. Declare, Drop, and Change Major/Minor

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3. Declare, Drop, and Change Major/Minor

Any student wishing to declare a major in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics needs to be admitted to Harpur College of Arts and Sciences first; otherwise, the declaration can not be processed.

To declare or drop a major or minor, fill in this Google Form. We now require each student declaring the BS major to meet with a faculty member before making the major declaration. Please write down the name of the faculty member whom you have talked with. The math office will not process BS major declarations until this step is completed. If you have not met with a faculty member yet but need to declare a major now, please consider declaring a BA major first (and switching to BS later if desired). Enter the faculty's name in the blank next to “Other” below.

To change from one major to another, simply drop the old major, then declare the new one.

Note that a student can only earn one major at maximum from the same department. Hence, no one can double major in mathematics and actuarial science, or obtain a BA degree in Statistics and a BS degree in Mathematics, etc. However, students are encouraged to explore double major options from a different department.

Double Major and Minor Options

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Double Major and Minor Options

A math degree pairs well with many other fields. Some popular combinations include:

Actuarial Science + Economics: Several Economics degrees heavily overlap with the Actuarial Science track.
Mathematics + Computer Science: A math major with a CS minor (or vice versa).

For minors outside our department (e.g., Computer Science), consult that department for their specific requirements.

Double Degree Program

Students can also pursue degrees from two different schools at the university—for example, a BS in Business Administration (School of Management) alongside a BA in Mathematics, or a degree in Computer Science (Watson School) with a degree in Mathematics. See Harpur's double degree information for details.

Grade Requirements

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Grade Requirements

Minimum Grades

A grade of C or better is required in every math course for it to:

count toward the major or minor, and
satisfy a prerequisite for any subsequent course in the department.

A grade of C- or below does not meet either requirement, unless the course description states otherwise.

Retaking Courses

You may retake a required major course once to meet the minimum grade. No course may be taken more than twice. Students who fail to earn C or better after two attempts in a required course will be dropped from the major. Withdrawals do not count as attempts. Seniors may petition for an exception.

Other Policies

A Pass (P) grade does not count toward the major or minor unless Pass/Fail is the only grading option available, and even then requires department consent.
A student who has received credit for a course may not take one of its prerequisites for credit at a later time.
Harpur College Academic Grade Grievance Procedures

Major GPA Calculation

A GPA of 2.0 or higher in major courses is required for graduation. Here is how the major GPA is calculated:

What counts:

All MATH courses taken at Binghamton, except non-major courses (1XX, 220, 223, 314, 324, 327).
For Actuarial Science majors, required economics courses (Econ 160, 162, 360, 362) count when applicable.
If you take additional upper-level MATH electives beyond the minimum major requirements (including graduate-level courses), those extra courses count toward your major GPA. If DegreeWorks does not recognize them automatically, contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

What does not count:

Transfer courses are not included in the major GPA.
Courses taken with the S/U or P/F grade option cannot be used toward major requirements, even if you passed.

Retakes:

If you receive an F and retake the course, both grades count in the major GPA. Retaking may improve the GPA but does not erase the original F.
If you earn the minimum acceptable grade (C or better) and choose to retake the course for a higher grade, only the first grade counts because the requirement was already satisfied.

Graduation with Honors

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Graduation with Honors

Every semester the Department of Mathematics and Statistics grants to some of our best graduating majors a distinction called “honors”. To receive the distinction, a student has to, as a minimum, have at least 3.5 grade point average for the major courses. In addition, a student should either be in a BS program, or, if in a BA program, have a strong record of success in mathematics or actuarial science (like above 3.9 GPA, independent work in mathematics, significantly more coursework in the math courses than what is required by the BA program, significantly more actuarial exams passed than the norm, in the case of a BA actuarial science major, research activities in mathematics, etc). These are just some of the guiding criteria, but the final decision is made by the Undergraduate Committee after careful review of the students' files.

In recent semesters, we have decided to call for self nomination. Every student who is graduating in the current semester, and satisfies the above criteria, or has some other compelling reason to qualify for honors, should self-nominate himself or herself by filling an online form.

The online form for self nomination will be sent out to all math majors by email. If you are a graduating student who has not received the email containing the link to the self nomination form 4–5 week into the semester, you should make contact with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Math Education at Binghamton

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Math Education at Binghamton

For students interested in becoming math teachers, Binghamton offers:

BA/ BS degrees in mathematics. Either the BA (Mathematics Track) or BS (Mathematics Track) is suitable preparation for a Masters in Teaching program,
An undergraduate minor in Education
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Adolescent Education
Combined 3+2 program in BA in Mathematics and MAT in Mathematics Adolescence Education

The 3+2 program allows well-prepared students to complete the Mathematics BA and Master of Arts in Teaching (Mathematics Adolescent Education) in 5 years. Transfer students are not eligible for the 3+2 program. Students can also complete the Bachelors and Masters program independently.

Most future math teachers choose to do the BA in mathematics. Here are recommended courses for math BA students planning to be teachers.

Recommended courses for future math teachers

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Recommended courses for future math teachers

There is no formal Education track within the math major, but here are some recommendations developed by the Math and Education faculty.

The requirements for the math BA (details available in Academic Guide (2025/2026)) include one course in Algebra, one course in Analysis, and one course in Geometry, as well as a pairing of two related courses. We recommend that within this, future math teachers aim for a broad mathematical background, including Statistics and including several proof-based courses. (Proof-based courses are where you learn to express your mathematical ideas clearly, so they're particularly important for teachers.)

For the pairing, we recommend Probability and Statistics (MATH 447 and 448).

For the Analysis course, we recommend future teachers choose from Differential Equations (MATH 371), Dynamical Systems (MATH 372), Complex Analysis (MATH 375), and (for those interested in a rigorous examination of Calculus) Real Analysis (MATH 478).

For the Algebra course, we recommend future teachers take Number Theory (MATH 407).

For the Geometry course, we recommend future teachers choose Foundations of Geometry (MATH 465). In the event that this course is not available, future teachers should choose Topics: History in Mathematics (MATH 488H).

For additional breadth, we highly recommend future teachers take a combinatorics course: either Combinatorics (MATH 386) or Graph Theory (MATH 381)

Students are strongly advised to take Calculus courses as early as possible, since these are prerequisites for many later courses, and to take MATH 330 in the sophomore year, since MATH 330 is a prerequisite to all other proof-based courses. Beyond that, there are many good ways to fit these recommended courses into four years: here is a sample schedule.

Year	Fall	Spring
1	Calculus 1 (MATH 224 and 225)	Calculus 2 (MATH 226 and 227)
2	Calculus 3 (MATH 323), MATH 330	Linear Algebra (MATH 304)
3	Probability (MATH 447), Number Theory (MATH 407)	Statistics (MATH 448), Analysis course
4	Geometry course or Combinatorics (MATH 386)	Geometry course or Graph Theory (MATH 381)

Student Activities

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Student Activities

The students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics frequently participate in the following organizations and in a wide range of activities.

The Undergraduate Math Club and MAA student chapter
The Association for Women in Mathematics Student Chapter
The Data Science and Analytics Club
The Actuarial Association
The Binghamton chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the National Mathematics Honor Society.
The department is a participant in the Seaway Section of the MAA.

Overview of the Major Tracks

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Overview of the Major Tracks

(For forms, transfer policies, and advising details, see the Undergraduate Program main page.)

Mathematics belongs both to liberal arts and to sciences. It is not only the language of science (including social science), but also studied for its own beauty. It is therefore one of the most vital and lively subjects in the University curriculum.

The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include six major degree options in three major tracks.

The common preliminary lower-level courses required for all math major options are calculus I–III (Math 224/225, Math 226/227 or Math 230, and Math 323), linear algebra (Math 304), and number systems (Math 330). Read the Academic Guide for a very comprehensive and detailed official description about the coursework requirements for each of the six major degree options.

Mathematics Tracks (BA/BS)

The BA in Mathematical Sciences allows students to flexibly design a course of study that fits their individual interests, with options to emphasize either breadth or depth. Students are encouraged to gain experience in several areas of mathematics. Core areas include Analysis, Algebra, and Geometry/Topology. Additional areas include Actuarial Science, Statistics, Combinatorics, Computer Science, and related fields. Students must complete one upper-level course from each of the three core areas, plus two additional upper-level courses. To obtain a BA degree in mathematical sciences with the mathematics track, a student must complete a minimum of 40 credits of coursework.

The BS degree program is more intensive and provides excellent preparation for graduate study in mathematics and related disciplines. Students considering a BS degree should consult with their academic advisors as early as possible and plan their schedules carefully to meet the demanding requirements. To obtain a BS degree in mathematical sciences with the mathematics track, a student must complete a minimum of 64 credits of coursework

Data Science & Statistics Track (BA)

Data science and statistics focus on turning raw data into reliable insight and decisions in the presence of uncertainty. This field combines statistical modeling, computing, and domain knowledge, with applications across the natural and social sciences, business, engineering, and the humanities.

The BA track in Data Science & Statistics is designed to provide a strong mathematical and statistical foundation together with modern data-science tools, while leaving room for a second major or minor. Students complete core coursework in calculus, linear algebra, probability, mathematical statistics, regression, and statistical learning, together with a computing-intensive course and a practical experience in data analysis (for example, an internship, research project, or consulting course).

This track works especially well in combination with majors such as computer science, biology, psychology, economics, finance, accounting, management, or other social and natural sciences. To obtain a BA degree in mathematical sciences with the Data Science & Statistics track, students must complete the required core and elective courses described in the University Bulletin and on the departmental planning sheets. Approximate number of credits is 52–56.

Data Science & Statistics Track (BS)

The BS track in Data Science & Statistics is a more intensive program aimed at students who want a deeper mathematical and computational background for graduate study or technically demanding careers in data science, statistics, or related fields.

In addition to the core courses shared with the BA track (calculus, linear algebra, probability, mathematical statistics, regression, statistical learning, and computing), BS students take further upper-level mathematics and statistics, such as real analysis, advanced linear algebra, optimization, stochastic processes, or related topics. They also complete additional advanced electives and a practical experience in data analysis.

Students considering the BS track are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisors early and to plan their schedules carefully to meet the more demanding requirements. To obtain a BS degree in mathematical sciences with the Data Science & Statistics track, students must complete all required core and elective coursework specified in the University Bulletin and departmental degree-planning materials. Approximate number of credits is 64–68.

Actuarial Tracks (BA/BS)

The Actuarial Science track is designed to prepare students for an actuarial career. Actuaries use probability models to quantify uncertainty and risk in business problems. They assemble and analyze data related to risks in order to answer questions such as how much to charge policyholders for auto, life, or health insurance, how to design retirement plans, and how to formulate investment strategies in light of future risks. They provide crucial evaluations of risk that inform their companies’ strategic decisions.

Because of their central role in decision making, actuaries are well compensated; salaries offered to actuaries are substantial, and there is ample opportunity for advancement in the actuarial profession. Moreover, actuarial careers often lead to upper management and executive positions.

Refer to the Math department section on actuarial sciences for more detailed information.

Professional advancement results from passing a series of examinations administered by the actuarial societies and by completing specific courses approved by these societies.

To obtain a BA degree in mathematical sciences with an actuarial science track, a student must complete 52 credits of coursework, including 11 courses in Mathematical Sciences and 2 courses in Economics. The BS degree with an actuarial science track requires 76 credits of coursework, including 15 courses in Mathematical Sciences and 4 courses in Economics.

Future Career Paths

In the technology-oriented climate of today, mathematicians and statisticians have excellent employment opportunities. Our graduates are employed not only in mathematics teaching and research, and in the traditional fields of physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering, but also, and increasingly, in business, economics, environmental sciences, geology, biology and the health sciences among others.

The following websites below provide some resources on the career perspective for math and stats graduates.

Mathematics Teachers

For students who are interested in becoming math teachers, Binghamton offers:

An undergraduate minor in Education
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Adolescent Education; Either the BA (Mathematics Track) or BS (Mathematics Track) is suitable for preparing this MAT program.
Here is a list of recommended courses for future math teachers.

Summer/winter courses outside the U.S. are generally not approved

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Summer/winter courses outside the U.S. are generally not approved

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics generally does not approve transfer credit for courses taken outside the United States that are not part of a regular degree-granting curriculum (in particular, standalone summer or winter courses abroad).

Exceptions may be made for courses taken through approved programs and institutions, including programs organized by or affiliated with Binghamton University (for example, BU study-abroad programs and courses offered by BU partner institutions).

We will continue to review transfer-credit requests for:

courses taken in the United States, and
courses taken outside the United States as part of a regular degree-granting curriculum (for example, coursework completed while enrolled full-time at a foreign university prior to transferring to Binghamton).

Teaching Math

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Teaching Math

For students interested in becoming math teachers, Binghamton offers:

BA/ BS degrees in mathematics. Either the BA (Mathematics Track) or BS (Mathematics Track) is suitable preparation for a Masters in Teaching program,
An undergraduate minor in Education
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Adolescent Education
Accelerated program in BA in Mathematics and MAT in Mathematics Adolescence Education (also known as the combined 3+2 program.)

The accelerated program allows well-prepared students to complete the Mathematics BA and Master of Arts in Teaching (Mathematics Adolescent Education) in 5 years. Transfer students are not eligible for the accelerated program. Students can also complete the Bachelors and Masters program independently.

Here is a list of recommended courses for future math teachers.

Transfer Basics

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Transfer Basics

To transfer a math/stats course from outside Binghamton University, you need pre-approval from the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. Not all courses can be transferred, so have the course reviewed before you take it.

Online asynchronous courses are not approved for transfer.
Courses from non-US institutions are generally not approved unless they are part of a regular degree-granting curriculum (e.g., coursework completed while enrolled full-time at a foreign university) or an approved program affiliated with Binghamton University (e.g., BU study-abroad). Standalone summer or winter courses abroad are not accepted.

How to Request Approval

Fill out the Harpur College Transfer Credit Petition form and save it as a PDF (not an image or screenshot).
Email the completed form to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Prof. Vladislav Kargin (vkargin@binghamton.edu), and include:
- Current syllabus of the course
- Website of the department/university offering it
- When you plan to take the course