The department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. Coursework for these programs is listed below. The department also offers a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Finance, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics, and (jointly with the Department of Education) a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Secondary Education.
Core Courses
All mathematics majors take the following courses:
Math 121 - Calculus I
Math 122 - Calculus II
Math 221 - Calculus III (Multivariable)
Math 222 - Ordinary Differential Equations
Math 248 - Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics
Math 301 - Linear Algebra
Math 321 - Abstract Algebra I (Fall)
Math 421 - Introductory Analysis I (Fall)
Math 424 - Complex Variables (Spring)
Four upper-level mathematics electives, including one course that is a second course in some field (e.g. Abstract Algebra II, Probability and Statistics II, Introductory Analysis II)
B.S. in Mathematics
Students pursuing the B.S. in Mathematics take the following additional courses:
PHYS 215 - Physics I
PHYS 216 - Physics II
Two computer science courses chosen from among: CSC 113, 123, 124, 212, 223
Four additional courses in computer science, mathematics, or natural science
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September 2025
School of Arts and Sciences
The Catholic University of America,
620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
