The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers programs of study that lead to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. A student can earn the degree by completing a major in Applied Mathematics, a major in Statistics/Biostatistics, a major in Actuarial Mathematics, or a major in Big Data Analytics. Students can also earn a degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Teaching Licensure, which is intended for those who wish to pursue a career in teaching mathematics at the high school level and leads to teaching licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The applied mathematics major is intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work in mathematics or otherwise obtain employment in a mathematics field. Similarly, the statistics/biostatistics major is intended for those who wish to pursue graduate work in statistics or otherwise obtain employment in a statistics-related field, especially biostatistics. The actuarial mathematics major is specifically designed for students who wish to pursue an actuarial field, pursue graduate work in financial mathematics, or employment in a mathematics or statistics-related field. The big data analytics major is designed for students wishing to pursue one of the many jobs that require solving important large-scale problems in applied science, engineering, business, industry and government as well as pursue graduate work in big data analytics. Teaching licensure can also be added to any of the majors above, which automatically fulfills the University's upper-division general education requirement under Option C. A double major within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics will not satisfy the University's upper-division general education requirement under option A except for a double major in applied mathematics and statistics/biostatistics. The linked program allows students to count up to 12 credits of graduate coursework toward both their undergraduate and master's degrees.