Not mathematics as you may have met it in high school, a set of arbitrary rules for doing things, but rather mathematics as an intellectual pursuit.
Proof is one of the main themes of the math major.
The other main theme is probably the amazing imagination of mathematicians, who come up with so many incredible ideas and beautiful theories. We hope that as you go through the major you will grow in your appreciation of this beauty as you learn more and more mathematics. It may also be an appropriate choice if you are interested in graduate work in other fields, such as physics, statistics, and economics, which make intensive use of mathematics. The requirements for the mathematics major are structured around a few core courses, to which students add a number of electives. Students should work closely with their advisors to tailor their selection of courses to their interests.