Degree Requirements

The certificate in the actuarial sciences is designed to serve students and professionals in the Washington, D.C., area who are interested in pursuing careers as actuaries. The course content provides students specific training related to the first four courses offered by the Society of Actuaries.

Requirements

Students must complete six courses (18 credits): MATH 551, 554, 555, 556, and two courses chosen from MATH 557, 653, 654, or 655.

MATH 655 is recommended only for students who wish to pursue a career as a pension actuary. Substitutions for the elective courses may be made with approval of the advisor.