Math/SDS Majors and Minors → Careers - under construction → Actuarial Science - VEE: Validation by Educational Experience
As of July 1, 2018, actuaries need VEE credit in three topics: Economics, Accounting & Finance, and Mathematical Statistics. Taking courses as part of your undergraduate career can be a convenient way to complete VEE requirements, but there are other options (including SOA/CAS approved online courses). Where U of A's VEE coverage is incomplete or expiring, YOU can help by submitting syllabi for appropriate courses! See below for details.
| VEE Topic | Relevant U of A Coursework | Dates Approved |
| Economics (requires both Micro and Macro) | ECON 332, ECON 361 | 1/1/1980 to 12/31/2025 (need both courses) |
| Accounting & Finance (finance portion is not covered yet) | ACCT 250 |
ACCT 250 approved for accounting portion 8/15/2011 to 12/31/2025; other courses not yet approved |
| Mathematical Statistics | MATH 466 | 8/15/2000 to 12/31/2025 |
You may see reference to Corporate Finance and Applied Statistics VEE requirements; these are no longer required as of 2018.
Please note that students must meet enrollment requirements in order to take the listed courses. In particular, ECON and FIN courses may require a declared major or minor.
You can access a full list of U of A or other courses that can be used for VEE credit here.
Anyone can submit a course for VEE approval; see https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/edu-vee.aspx for information.