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BS in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

Hollins University

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Hollins Mathematics BS with Data Science concentration Transfer Guide

If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Mathematics, as well as the BS degree program in Mathematics with a Data Science concentration, promote a strengthening of problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and critical and analytical abilities in major areas of mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, statistics, algebra, and analysis), as well as familiarity with applications to at least two of the following fields: biology, chemistry, computer science, or physics. The major in Mathematics with a Data Science concentration prepares students for a wide variety of jobs, not only in the tech sector but in virtually every sector, since data has become a primary commodity for many different types of businesses.

Outcomes

SLO 1: Students will develop a foundation of knowledge in the major areas of mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, methods of proof, statistical methods, abstract algebra and analysis. SLO 2: Students will develop depth of knowledge in mathematics and statistics with explorations in current and specialized topics at a more advanced level. SLO 3: Students will develop skills for effective and precise communication (both oral and written) of mathematical ideas. SLO 4: Students will develop a foundation in computer programming and in data exploration, visualization, and analysis.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Earning your major in mathematics at Hollins has both intrinsic beauty and wide applicability. It strengthens critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills. Combining courses from mathematics, computer science, and statistics, the data science concentration prepares students for a wide variety of jobs, not only in the tech sector but in virtually every sector.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Hollins University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Students apply mathematics to many fields. Majors earn graduate school placements in mathematics, forensic science, medicine, and law. Hollins majors have gone into many diverse fields including: accountants; actuaries; art historians; archeologists; data scientists; defense analysts; doctors; economists; financial planners; investment analysts; programmers; quantitative analysts; and statisticians.
Program Successes & Highlights	Hollins mathematic majors take a two-semester Senior Seminar where they pick a topic and research it, under the guidance of faculty mentors. Some past topics include: the Pythagorean music scales; a network analysis of the Hollins basketball team; using data science techniques to analyze financial markets; bias in facial recognition; and hidden Markov model and stock price prediction.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of a qualifying VCCS associate degree program will guarantee completion of the general education component of the Hollins undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Transfer credits will be considered for CLEP (College Level Examination Program) on an individual basis for examinations if Hollins offers a comparable course.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Hollins University

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Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

89% of transfer students applying for Fall 2022 were accepted. The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 3.3.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Fewer than 1,000 students. Average class size of 12. All women at the undergraduate level. On-campus housing guaranteed. Scholarship of at least $20,000 guaranteed for transfer students. Scholarship of $2,000 available for PTK members. Top majors for transfer students include business, psychology and biology. 5-year MAT program. Renowned English and creative writing program. Small community with big outcomes for students; more than 90% of recent graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at Hollins
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Virginia Community College System (VCCS) students graduating from transfer-oriented degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale are guaranteed admission.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Biology and Life Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Economics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Electrical Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Physics and Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, Major in Music, Concentration in Creative Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, Major in Music, Concentration in Music Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Pre-Certification Choral	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Composition	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Pre-Certification Instrumental	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Performance (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Keyboard, Strings, Voice)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Statistics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Mathematics: General Mathematics BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Mathematics: Mathematics Education BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Math/Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Mathematics, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Mathematics, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Mathematics (Applied) - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Mathematics-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Arts Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Applied Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Applied Mathematics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Biomathematics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in General Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Operations Research, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Secondary Teacher Preparation, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Statistics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Mathematics (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Mathematics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Applied Mathematics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Mathematics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	B.S. in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
15-2099.01	Bioinformatics Technicians	Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2041.01	Biostatisticians	Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01	Business Intelligence Analysts	Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02	Clinical Data Managers	Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
15-2051.00	Data Scientists	Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2099.00	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	All mathematical scientists not listed separately.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1022.00	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2021.00	Mathematicians	Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2041.00	Statisticians	Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Hollins University These costs are based on an estimated 9 semesters or 4.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$21,300	Per Semester	$191,700	$0	$191,700	Per semester tuition for a full time status of 14 - 22 credit hours; Part-time per credit or over 22 credits -overage tuition per credit = $1331
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Student Government Association Fee	$150	Per Semester	$1,350	0	$1,350	Per semester; Part-time and students studying abroad = $75
Technology Fee	$325	Per Semester	$2,925	0	$2,925	Per semester; Part-time and Non-Residential Horizon Student = $162.50
Green Fee	$5	Per Semester	$45	0	$45	Per semester

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.