Actuarial Science B.S.
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 47-45 | |
| Mathematics Major Core Requirements | 41 | |
| Actuarial Science Major Requirements | 35-33 | |
| Total Units | 123-119 | |
Mathematics Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division: | ||
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH-181C | Calculus II | 4 |
| CSCI-100C & 100CL | Introduction to Computer Science and Introduction to Computer Science Lab | 4 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH-207 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| MATH-281 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-285 | Intro to Adv Mathematics | 3 |
| Upper Division | ||
| MATH-300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-310 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH-365 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-390 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH-485 | Undergraduate Research | 2 |
| or MATH-450 | UG Research and Internship Program | |
| or MATH-488 | Senior Project | |
| MATH-499C | Mathematics Capstone | 2 |
| Total Units | 41 | |
Actuarial Science Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT-321 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Making | 4 |
| BUSN-215 | Principles/Economics I-Macro | 3 |
| BUSN-216 | Principles/Economics II-Micro | 3 |
| DSCI-100C & 100CL | Introduction to Data Science and Introduction to Data Science Laboratory | 4 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MATH-375 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-400 | Casualty & Actuarial Mathematics | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two (2) lecture/lab courses from MATH, DSCI, CSCI, or BUSN | 6-8 | |
| Total Units | 33-35 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Physical Science and Mathematics.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| MATH-285 | Intro to Adv Mathematics | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| CSCI-100C | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSCI-100CL | Introduction to Computer Science Lab | 1 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| MATH-281 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| BUSN-215 | Principles/Economics I-Macro | 3 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| DSCI-100C | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| DSCI-100CL | Introduction to Data Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| MATH-207 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH-310 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BUSN-216 | Principles/Economics II-Micro | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| MATH-375 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-390 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3-4 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| HSPS-PLCR | History/Political Sci Core Requirement | 3 |
| MATH-485 | Undergraduate Research | 2 |
| MATH-3XX | Mathematics Elective - 300 Level | 1-9 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| ACCT-321 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Making | 3-4 |
| Units | 12-21 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| HIST-203C | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| MATH-4XX | Mathematics Elective - 400 Level | 1-9 |
| Units | 13-21 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| MATH-365 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-499C | Mathematics Capstone | 2 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| MATH-400 | Casualty & Actuarial Mathematics | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 109-127 | |