• Study in the field of mathematics emphasizes careful problem analysis, the precision of thought and expression, and the mathematical skills needed for work in many other areas. Fields in which mathematics plays a major role include actuarial science, astronomy, chemistry, physics, computer science, economics, engineering, biology, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, linguistics, cryptology, seismology, and ecology.
  • Many important problems in government, private industry, health, and environmental fields, and the academic world require sophisticated mathematical techniques for their solution. The study of mathematics provides specific analytical and quantitative tools, as well as general problem-solving skills, for dealing with these problems. Although many of these applications involve computers, there is a growing demand for graduates with broad mathematical training in addition to experience with computers.
  • The College of Arts and Science offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, and two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Mathematics, and one in Mathematics and Statistics. The Arts degree allows a broader range of studies, while the B.S. degrees provide more technical education. Licensure to teach mathematics in secondary schools is an integral part of the B.S. degree in Integrated Mathematics Education (offered by the College of Education, Health, and Society). Minors are also offered in mathematics, actuarial science, and operations research methods.