The study of mathematics offers opportunities for creative effort and accomplishment, both within mathematics and through its application.Why Study at PLU?

The Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice of educational and career goals.??We offer four degree options: a BA and BS in?Mathematics, a BS in Mathematics Education, and a BS in Financial Mathematics. We also offer minors in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Statistics.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics?

This degree is intended for those students who want the strongest possible mathematics background. This is recommended for students planning to go to graduate school in mathematics. Students may select electives from a number of courses, including statistics, geometry and mathematics applied to computation or to science. Students who choose a B.S. degree in mathematics often couple it with a minor or second major in such related fields as computer science, physics, computer engineering and actuarial science.

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics?

This degree is frequently selected by students who wish to obtain both a mathematics major and a second major in a liberal arts subject. Recent mathematics graduates have taken a second major in such fields as economics, English, music, philosophy, Spanish, and theatre.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education?

This degree is intended for those students who wish to become teachers of mathematics. This degree does not provide students with a teacher certification, but does fulfill the requirements for PLU?s and other universities? Masters of Arts in Education programs.

Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics?

This degree is intended for those students who wish to work in the financial sector, such as in the insurance or banking industries.

Minor in Actuarial Science?

This minor is intended?to help students prepare for careers as actuaries.?Click here?for more information.

Minor in Statistics

This?minor is intended to help students prepare for careers as statisticians.?Click here?for more information.

The mathematics faculty at PLU is committed to quality teaching and to providing a first-class education. Mathematics classes at PLU are kept small so that the faculty are able to know and interact with individual students. The Department of Mathematics actively encourages interaction among students, in the belief that a cooperative learning environment helps one achieve one?s maximum potential.

The department is housed in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. All classrooms are equipped for multimedia demonstrations. In addition, there are two 24-computer lab/classrooms. One of these has Apple Macintosh computers and the other has Dell PCs for student assignments and projects.