College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
www.kent.edu/math

About This Program

Our Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics program provides students with a strong foundation in mathematical theory and its application in real-world settings. With experienced faculty, cutting-edge technology and practical experience, you'll gain the skills needed to solve complex problems in a variety of industries, from finance and insurance to science and engineering. Enroll now and unlock endless career possibilities with a degree in applied mathematics. Read more...

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Xiaoyu Zheng | xzheng3@kent.edu | 330-672-9089
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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MATH 30011, MATH 34001 and MATH 34002 cannot be applied to the major requirements.

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Minimum C grade required for the Computational Mathematics and the Probability and Statistics concentrations only.

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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A course may only count for one requirement even though it may appear more than once.

Applied Mathematics Concentration Requirements

Computational Mathematics Concentration Requirements

Financial Mathematics Concentration Requirements

Probability and Statistics Concentration Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• A minimum grade may be required in some courses

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.

• Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 8 credit hours of foreign language.¹ 
• The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science is exempt from this requirement.²
• Minimum Elementary I and II of the same language

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All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and fewer courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.

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The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science exemption exists under another college policy (Three-Plus-One Programs).

Roadmaps

Applied Mathematics Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Computational Mathematics Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Financial Mathematics Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Probability and Statistics Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Recognize problems with mathematical solutions from across disciplines.
2. Use precision and logical rigor to make both concrete and abstract conclusions.
3. Communicate and interact appropriately with different audiences.
4. Collaborate with others across disciplines in diverse contexts.
5. Use mathematical concepts and techniques in practical and applied problems.
6. Use technology to implement mathematical theory in applied contexts.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics emphasizes the tools most useful in science, engineering and technology applications: mathematical modeling, scientific computing and probability and statistics.

Students may apply early to the M.S. in Applied Mathematics and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

The Applied Mathematics major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Applied Mathematics concentration emphasizes the classical aspects of the discipline, which are rooted in mathematical modeling and applications in the sciences. It couples well with the Physics minor or major.
• The Computational Mathematics concentration is designed for students with interests in numerical modeling and scientific computing. It pairs well with the Computer Science minor or major.
• The Financial Mathematics concentration prepares students for graduate programs in mathematical or computational finance or financial engineering.
• The Probability and Statistics concentration emphasizes the mathematics underlying processes that involve randomness and the mathematical tools used in the analysis of data.