Actuarial Science, BS (GPS)

This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One

SUCCESS MARKERS: Complete MTH 2300 with a C or better.

ACC 2010 - Accounting Principles I Credit Hour(s): 3
EC 2040 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
Core - WSU Core Credits / Units: 3

Term One Total

16 Credit Hours

Term Two

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
FIN 2210 - Financial Management I Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
Core - WSU Core Credits / Units: 3

Term Two Total

17 Credit Hours

Term Three

MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 3120 - Financial Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 3110 - Financial Management II Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 1

Term Three Total

15 Credit Hours

Term Four

STT 3866 - Actuarial Probability Exam Preparation Credit Hour(s): 1
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
EC 2050 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3 Start Preparing for Exam FM (You have learned the material in MTH 3120!) After this term, prepare to take Exam P (You have learned the material in STT 3600 and practiced in STT 3866!)
Core - WSU Core Credits / Units: 3

Term Four Total

14 Credit Hours

Term Five

During this term (start of your Junior year), you will apply for internships that will take place in the Summer. For best chances, make sure you have at least one exam passed by October and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (preferably 3.5 or above)

STT 4610 - Theory of Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4640 - Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 3120 - Investing in Securities Credit Hour(s): 3
Core - WSU Science Core Credits / Units: 4
Elective - General Elective Credits / Units: 3

Term Five Total

17 Credit Hours

Term Six

STT 4620 - Theory of Statistics II Credit Hour(s): 4
FIN 4130 - Financial Derivatives Credit Hour(s): 3
Core - WSU Core Credits / Units: 3
Core - WSU Science Core Credits / Units: 4
Elective - General Elective Credits / Units: 3

Term Six Total

17 Credit Hours

Term Seven

During this term (start of your Senior year), you will apply for internships that will take place in the Summer and will hopefully conclude with a full-time job offer. For best chances, make sure you have at least two exams passed by October and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (preferably 3.5 or above)

STT 4660 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4160 - Short Term Actuarial Mathematics I Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective - General Elective Credits / Units: 5

Term Seven Total

12 Credit Hours

Term Eight

STT 4670 - Statistical Methods II Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4170 - Short Term Actuarial Mathematics II Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 4110 - Applied Time Series Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective - General Elective Credits / Units: 2

Term Eight Total

12 Credit Hours

Degree Total

120 Credit Hours