Sample Curriculum

Here’s a typical program for a student majoring in Actuarial Science in the Department of Mathematics. This example is just that—one example of a four-year curriculum. There are many equally good programs. Second and third year students can develop workable schedules that provide the necessary academic background.

YEAR ONE

Fall Semester

• MATH 113: Calculus I
• ECON 252: Principles of Microeconomics
• ENGL 111: Critical Reading & Writing I:  Fiction and Nonfiction Prose
• Lab Science

Spring Semester

• MATH 114: Calculus II
• CISC 130: Into to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences 
• THEO 101: The Christian Theological Tradition
• ENGL 112: Critical Reading & Writing II:  Drama and Poetry

YEAR TWO

Fall Semester

• MATH 200: Multivariable Calculus
• ACSC 320: Risk Management & Insurance (may be taken as a junior)
• ACCT 210: Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Foreign Language (I)

Spring Semester

• MATH 240: Linear Algebra
• MATH 313: Probability* (see Special Registration Notes below)  
• Communication Course
• Foreign Language (II)
• Take EXAM 1/P: Probability

YEAR THREE

Fall Semester

• STAT 314: Mathematical Statistics
• FINC 321: Financial Management (see Special Registration Notes below)
• PHIL 115: Philosophy of the Human Person
• Foreign Language (III)

Spring Semester

• ACSC 264: Theory of Interest
• FINC 325: Investments
• THEO 200-Level Course
• STAT 333: Applied Statistical Methods: Regression, Time Series and Forecasting*
• Take EXAM 2/FM: Financial Mathematics

YEAR FOUR

Fall Semester

• ACSC 351: Foundations of Actuarial Mathematics
• ACSC 464: Mathematical Finance
• History Course
• THEO 300-Level Course
• Take EXAM 3F/MFE: Financial Economics 

Spring Semester

• ACSC 352: Actuarial Contingencies
• PHIL 214: Introductory Ethics
• A Human Diversity Course
• A Fine Arts Course
• Take EXAM 3L/MLC: Life Contingencies (& Statistics for CAS)

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Alternate Schedule 1

Alternate Schedule 2

Note: The general requirements at the University of St. Thomas may change from time to time. The above reflects the requirements as of September 2010. The above sample schedule contains 32 courses. A student may take the 33rd course during a January or Summer term.

Special Registration Notes

Math 313, Probability: should be taken no later than the spring semester of your sophomore year to avoid difficulties with scheduling.

FINC 321, Financial Management Prerequisites:
Actuarial Science majors need to take ACCT 210, MATH 314, and ECON 252 prior to registering for FINC 321. You must obtain permission to register for this course from the College of Business Undergraduate Administration office. (Margaret H. Gikling, 651-962-5548, mhgikling@stthomas.edu).

Courses offered only once a year: