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Department of Mathematics

Undergraduate Studies

Degree Programs

At the undergraduate level, the UH Math Department offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in Mathematics. There are two additional options:

  1. Within the B.S. degree there is also an Option in Mathematical Finance that can be obtained through additional coursework.
  2. Within each of the B.S. and B.A. degrees, it is possible to also get a High School Teaching Certification by participating in teachHOUSTON and taking additional courses.

Furthermore, there is a B.S. degree in Mathematical Biology that is jointly administered by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Biology & Biochemistry.


All possible combinations of undergraduate Mathematics degrees and degree options are listed here: 



Please see below for the corresponding UHin4 Academic Maps and Course Sequences (Please contact your Academic Advisor for accurate/current information):

  1. B.A. in Mathematics - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)
  2. B.A. in Mathematics (teachHouston) - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)
  3. B.S. in Mathematics - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)
  4. B.S. in Mathematics - Option in Mathematical Finance - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)
  5. B.S. in Mathematics (teachHouston) - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)
  6. B.S. in Mathematical Biology - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)
  7. B.S. in Mathematics - Option in Data Science - (UHin4 Academic Map) (NSM Checklist)

 

Math Department Contacts:

Dr. Mehrdad Kalantar, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Email: mkalantar@uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-0780
Office: 627 PGH 

Dr. Nicholas Leger, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies
Email: nmleger@central.uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-3481
Office: TBA PGH 

Tai McAlister, Communications Manager
Email: ttmcalis@central.uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-3511
Office: 204 PGH 

While the NSM advisors can help to explain university rules and make sure you are fulfilling university requirements for graduation, they advise all majors in NSM and consequently cannot give you much advice specific to the mathematics discipline. In particular, they often cannot advise you as to what careers are available with a mathematics major or minor, the content of the upper-level mathematics courses, or which mathematics courses will best prepare you for your future or for a desired career. For these matters, the Math Department Contacts listed above will provide better advice. In addition, throughout your undergraduate career you should make it a practice to visit and talk with several of your math professors during their office hours to ask advice on careers and courses. They will provide you with the best advice on the course content and which courses will help you to prepare for your future.

Please keep in mind that it is the student's responsibility to be aware of all courses required for the chosen degree. It is encouraged for students to speak to the Major Advisor at least once a year or more to ensure that the correct courses are taken. Also, students are responsible for knowing which catalog year they are in. This can be confirmed by speaking to the appropriate UAC Advisor.

 

Prospective UH students may also want to visit the UH Office of Admissions to view current information on Admission Requirements, Applications, Scholarships, and Financial Aid.

 

[Updated on 09/03/24]