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Pure Mathematics

Undergraduate Certificate

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$249.73
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$365.31

Pure Mathematics

Undergraduate Certificate

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Pure Mathematics provides non-math-major students with the opportunity to enhance their career with a strong background in pure mathematics. In particular, the required courses leading to the certificate prepare students to pursue deeper study at graduate school.

As a student in the certificate program, you take upper-level, undergraduate pure mathematics courses that go beyond the level of Calculus I, II, and III.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Pure Mathematics prepares you for such careers as:

Mathematical technician
Data analyst
Data scientist
Investment analyst
Software engineer
Statistician

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Pure Mathematics, you must complete 15 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Pure mathematics core courses (12 credit hours)
Mathematics elective course (3 credit hours)

NOTE: All students must have completed the courses in the Calculus sequence MATH-M 215, MATH-M 216, MATH-M 311, or its equivalent. MATH-M 393 Bridge to Abstract Mathematics is a prerequisite for most 400-level classes.

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Admissions requirements vary.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 12 credit hours).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Submit official transcripts to applynow@iue.edu or:

Office of Admissions
Indiana University East
Whitewater Hall, Room 151
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289

Application Deadlines

Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.

Courses

Core

MATH-M 303	Linear Algebra for Undergraduates	3 Credits
MATH-M 393	Bridge to Abstract Mathematics	3 Credits
MATH-M 403	Introduction to Modern Algebra I	3 Credits
MATH-M 413	Introduction to Analysis I	3 Credits

Elective

MATH-M 313	Elementary Differential Equations with Applications	3 Credits
MATH-M 404	Introduction to Modern Algebra II	3 Credits
MATH-M 405	Number Theory	3 Credits
MATH-M 414	Introduction to Analysis II	3 Credits
MATH-M 415	Elementary Complex Variables	3 Credits
MATH-M 421	Introduction to Topology	3 Credits
MATH-M 463	Introduction to Probability Theory I	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $249.73

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $749.19

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $365.31

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1095.93

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

Full time Students

Part time Students

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$249.73 per credit hour

Non-residents

$365.31 per credit hour

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$249.73 per credit hour

Non-residents

$365.31 per credit hour

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $10,244

Books & Supplies $644

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $10,244

Books & Supplies $276

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.

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Pure Mathematics

Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

Courses

Core

Elective

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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