Mathematics, often celebrated as the "Queen of the Sciences," has long been a basic tool in the physical sciences, engineering, and commerce. Today, it is also used in sophisticated ways in the social sciences and humanities. Students majoring in mathematics have the opportunity to learn about its diverse applications, as well as acquiring an understanding of both the foundations and the frontiers of the discipline.

Many students, understanding the importance of mathematical preparation for careers outside of mathematics, choose a second major or a minor in mathematics, and the department is prepared to guide their course selection with those goals in mind.