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Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology (CS)	3	B
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SB) OR ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (SB)	3	B
MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MA)	4	B
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAT 191: First-Year Seminar or LIA 101: Student Success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students
CIS 105 will complete the Computer Science (CS) requirement and will fulfill prerequisite for ACT 201.
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ACT 201: Introduction to Elements and Techniques of Actuarial Science	3	B
MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MA)	4	B
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3	B
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Meet with your academic advisor to reflect on your first year of classes and map our coursework towards a timely graduation.
It is suggested that students complete both ECN 212 and 211 to satisfy the SB general studies requirement as well as the VEE Requirement sequence for Economics by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), and Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)
COM 225 is recommended to satisfy the Literacy and Critical Inquiry ("L") general studies requirement.
Join Gamma Iota Sigma Kappa chapter

Term 3 30 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MA)	4	B
CLAS Science and Society Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	17

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss summer internship and Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU).
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

Term 4 47 - 61 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ACT 310: Mathematics of Finance	4	B
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3	B
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Elective	3
Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss options for adding a minor, certificate or concurrent major to your degree program.
UD MAT/STP courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

Term 5 61 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ACT 415: Probability for Risk Management	3	B
MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L)	3	C
STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (CS)	3	B
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss post-graduation plans, e.g. graduate school, career preparation.
UD MAT/STP courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

Term 6 76 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ACT 301: Risk Management and Insurance	3	B
ACT 430: Mathematics of Financial Derivatives	3	B
MAT 371: Advanced Calculus I	3	C
STP 427: Mathematical Statistics	3	B
Upper Division CLAS Science and Society Elective	3	C
Complete Global Awareness (G) course(s).
Complete Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Meet with a career counselor from ASU Career Services for a review of your resume and interviewing tips for success.
UD MAT/STP courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.

Term 7 91 - 104 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ACT 440: Life Contingencies I	3	C
ACT 450: Actuarial Models and Modeling I	3	C
ACT 491: Actuarial Exam Preparation Seminar	1	Y
ACT 435: Actuarial Business Forecasting	3	B
Elective OR ACT 484: Internship	3
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	13

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss post-graduation plans, e.g. graduate school, career preparation.
Develop your professional online presence.
ACT 435: VEE sequence requirement for Applied Statistical Methods by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), and Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)

Term 8 104 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ACT 441: Life Contingencies II	3	C
ACT 451: Actuarial Models and Modeling II	3	C
ACT 491: Actuarial Exam Preparation Seminar	1	Y
Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) OR Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Meet with your academic advisor for final degree check and apply for graduation through your My ASU.
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://clas.asu.edu/advising-and-academic-services/science-and-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division. Students must earn a C or better in the courses, and no more than one of the two can also be used to simultaneously fill a requirement of the major, minor or related area. Science and Society courses cannot also be used to fill the general studies HU, SB, SQ or SG requirements.

The object of the degree is to prepare students to sit for the exams to gain certification as an actuary. One of the optional certifications that individuals may pursue is completion of the VEE requirements from Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society. This certification requires additional experience not covered in the maximum allowed for the degree. However, students may decide to take these additional courses in their 15 hours of elective credit. ASU courses that meet VEE requirements include:

ECN 211 and ECN 212 - sequence requirement for Economics
FIN 300 - requirement for Corporate Finance (prerequisites: ACC 231 and ACC 241)
ACT 435 - requirement for Applied Statistical Methods (Prerequisites: STP 420 and MAT 342 or MAT 343)

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Notes:

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2017 - 2018 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2017 - 2018 Major Map
Actuarial Science, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SB) OR ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: B

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 191: First-Year Seminar or LIA 101: Student Success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students
CIS 105 will complete the Computer Science (CS) requirement and will fulfill prerequisite for ACT 201.
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ACT 201: Introduction to Elements and Techniques of Actuarial Science

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: B

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor to reflect on your first year of classes and map our coursework towards a timely graduation.
It is suggested that students complete both ECN 212 and 211 to satisfy the SB general studies requirement as well as the VEE Requirement sequence for Economics by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), and Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)
COM 225 is recommended to satisfy the Literacy and Critical Inquiry ("L") general studies requirement.
Join Gamma Iota Sigma Kappa chapter

Term 3

30 - 47 Credit Hours

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: B

CLAS Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss summer internship and Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU).
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

Term 4

47 - 61 Credit Hours

ACT 310: Mathematics of Finance

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: B

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 3.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss options for adding a minor, certificate or concurrent major to your degree program.
UD MAT/STP courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

Term 5

61 - 76 Credit Hours

ACT 415: Probability for Risk Management

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss post-graduation plans, e.g. graduate school, career preparation.
UD MAT/STP courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

Term 6

76 - 91 Credit Hours

ACT 301: Risk Management and Insurance

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

ACT 430: Mathematics of Financial Derivatives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

MAT 371: Advanced Calculus I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

STP 427: Mathematical Statistics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

Upper Division CLAS Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete Global Awareness (G) course(s).

Complete Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a career counselor from ASU Career Services for a review of your resume and interviewing tips for success.
UD MAT/STP courses should be taken through the Tempe campus, unless approved by a SoMSS advisor.

Term 7

91 - 104 Credit Hours

ACT 440: Life Contingencies I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ACT 450: Actuarial Models and Modeling I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ACT 491: Actuarial Exam Preparation Seminar

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: Y

ACT 435: Actuarial Business Forecasting

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B

Elective OR ACT 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss post-graduation plans, e.g. graduate school, career preparation.
Develop your professional online presence.
ACT 435: VEE sequence requirement for Applied Statistical Methods by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), and Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)

Term 8

104 - 120 Credit Hours

ACT 441: Life Contingencies II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ACT 451: Actuarial Models and Modeling II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ACT 491: Actuarial Exam Preparation Seminar

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: Y

Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) OR Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor for final degree check and apply for graduation through your My ASU.
Students seeking VEE Accreditation, select elective from course list below.

General Notes

All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://clas.asu.edu/advising-and-academic-services/science-and-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division. Students must earn a C or better in the courses, and no more than one of the two can also be used to simultaneously fill a requirement of the major, minor or related area. Science and Society courses cannot also be used to fill the general studies HU, SB, SQ or SG requirements.
The object of the degree is to prepare students to sit for the exams to gain certification as an actuary. One of the optional certifications that individuals may pursue is completion of the VEE requirements from Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society. This certification requires additional experience not covered in the maximum allowed for the degree. However, students may decide to take these additional courses in their 15 hours of elective credit. ASU courses that meet VEE requirements include:
- ECN 211 and ECN 212 - sequence requirement for Economics
- FIN 300 - requirement for Corporate Finance (prerequisites: ACC 231 and ACC 241)
- ACT 435 - requirement for Applied Statistical Methods (Prerequisites: STP 420 and MAT 342 or MAT 343)

Notes

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition