Bachelor of Arts and Science - History & Mathematics (Optional Co-op)

For the Bachelor of Arts and Science, students must complete two majors: an Arts major, and a Science major.

History History as an academic discipline examines the past to explain how society got to where it is today. The world is politically, economically, and socially complex; to engage it effectively and better understand society, historians must first understand the many historical factors that shaped society. Historians work to sharpen the collective memory of society.

History students will learn about great leaders of the past and what ordinary people believed and valued — how they lived, worshiped, worked, fought and died. Students will have the opportunity to take thematic and regional courses in ancient, medieval and modern history from the geographic areas that shaped the world today.

The University is confident that their courses, as well as their diverse areas of expertise, will offer something of interest to everyone studying history at University of Lethbridge.

Mathematics Mathematics is the study of structure and patterns in numbers and shapes. It is an active research area, providing a language, theories and models to solve complex problems across a wide variety of scientific, industrial and economic sectors.

Over the past century, discoveries in pure mathematics have found unexpected applications in science, industry and finance, such as: secure internet transactions, Google, DNA sequencing and the stock market.

Math students will study both pure and applied mathematics, giving them the opportunity to see real-world applications of their studies.

The program offers courses in four main areas: algebra, analysis, number theory and geometry, and statistics. Many students opt to combine math with courses in physics, computer science, chemistry, economics, management or other areas of interest.

A mathematics education provides a solid training that is sought after by employers and allows flexibility in their career choices. Students will learn to tackle difficult problems employing a variety of theories and statistical models. Students will also learn to communicate their expertise by combining their technical skills with a sound liberal education.

Students will have access to state-of-the-art science and research facilities. The computer labs feature the latest equipment and the small class sizes ensure students have access to their instructors whenever they need it.