Based on Intended Major - Which Math Should You Take?

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University Advising Center
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Lawrence, Kansas 66045
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Initial Math Classes Required for Specific Majors

Please note that some students may need to take other math classes in order meet course prerequisites.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Majors:

Initial math requirement of MATH 101 for most CLAS majors except the following:

Atmospheric Sciences - MATH 121
Biochemistry - MATH 115 + 116 or MATH 121
Biology - MATH 115 or 121
Microbiology - MATH 115 + 116 or MATH 121
Chemistry - MATH 115 + 116 or MATH 121
Economics - MATH 115 + 116 or MATH 121
Environmental Sciences - MATH 115 or 121
BS in Geography - MATH 115 + 116 or MATH 121
BS in Geology - MATH 115 + 116 or MATH 121
Physics - MATH 121

Pre-Professional Programs:

Pre-Allied Health - MATH 101
Pre-Business - MATH 115
Pre-Education - MATH 101
Note: Pre-Physical Therapy - MATH 101 + 103 or MATH 104 + 105
Pre-Journalism - MATH 101
Pre-Med - MATH 115
Pre-Nursing - MATH 101
Pre-Pharmacy - MATH 115
Pre-Social Welfare - MATH 101

Freshman-Entry Programs:

BA or B.Arch in Architecture - MATH 115
BS in Architecture - MATH 121
Engineering - MATH 121
Fine Arts - See advsior in specific discipline area.