Transfer Pathway: Mathematics B.A.
Transfer Pathways allow you to complete your Transfer Pathway degree at a Minnesota State Community College and transfer to St. Cloud State University without losing credits or taking extra courses. You are guaranteed junior status and given assurance that all 60 of your credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree.
After you are admitted to St. Cloud State University, you will complete 60 credits to earn your bachelor’s degree. For more information about how St. Cloud State can support your transfer, connect with a member of our Transfer Team.
Year Three
| 3rd Year/Fall Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| MATH 271 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 312 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Mathematical Problem Solving with MatLab | 3 |
| Minor Course(s) | 3-6 | |
| Semester Credits Total | 13-16 | |
Notes: CYB 267 or CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252. CSCI 201 requires a prerequisite of CSCI 200 or the equivalent. MATH 252 is offered each fall.
Assuming completion of MATH 221,222,321, 325/327 and Liberal Education Program
| 3rd Year/Spring Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| MATH 304 | Tools of Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH Elective | 3-6 | |
| Minor Course(s) | 6 | |
| Semester Credits Total | 12-15 | |
Notes: Supporting MATH electives include MATH 252,353,423,427,452,455,465,480, STAT 447, and STAT 448. MATH 252 and STAT 447 are offered each fall. MATH 465 and STAT 448 are offered each spring. Other supporting MATH electives are offered at most once every other year. Very few program courses are offered during the summer. Contact your advisor or the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for course offerings when constructing a specific plan.
Year Four
| 4th Year/Fall Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| MATH 411 | MATH 411 Modern Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 485 | Capstone | 2 |
| MATH Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course(s) | 3-6 | |
| Semester Credits Total | 12-15 | |
Notes: Supporting MATH electives include MATH 252,353,423,427,452,455,465,480, STAT 447, and STAT 448. MATH 252 and STAT 447 are offered each fall. MATH 465 and STAT 448 are offered each spring. Other supporting MATH electives are offered at most once every other year. Very few program courses are offered during the summer. Contact your advisor or the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for course offerings when constructing a specific plan.
Students must complete either MATH 411 or MATH 421 as a Core Elective. Taking both of these is encouraged. The second Core Elective will count as 4 credits of Supporting Elective. MATH 411 is offered each fall. MATH 421 is offered each spring.
| 4th Year/Spring Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| MATH 421 | MATH 421 Real Analysis | 4 |
| MATH Elective | 3-6 | |
| Minor Course(s) | 6 | |
| Semester Credits Total | 15 | |
Notes: Supporting MATH electives include MATH 252,353,423,427,452,455,465,480, STAT 447, and STAT 448. MATH 252 and STAT 447 are offered each fall. MATH 465 and STAT 448 are offered each spring. Other supporting MATH electives are offered at most once every other year. Very few program courses are offered during the summer. Contact your advisor or the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for course offerings when constructing a specific plan.
Students must complete either MATH 411 or MATH 421 as a Core Elective. Taking both of these is encouraged. The second Core Elective will count as 4 credits of Supporting Elective. MATH 411 is offered each fall. MATH 421 is offered each spring.
Admission Requirements
Completion of MATH 221 and MATH 222 and at least three program credits at SCSUThe BA Mathematics Major is required to complete either:
- a minor from the College of Science and Engineering
- a minor from Philosophy or Economics or Information Systems
- a second major
- 12 additional credits in mathematics or science that are approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Shown in the table above is an example of a 21 credit minor.
SCSU requires a minimum of 120 semester credits to earn a Bachelors degree, 40 of these credits must be at the 300 or 400-level. Electives, if necessary, should be chosen to fulfill these requirements.
Updated: 2/10/2022
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