Mathematics
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Overview
The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers degrees tailored to individual student needs. At the undergraduate level, we offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and three emphases.
A Bachelor of Science prepares students for a career in mathematics or to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics. Within the BS degree, we also offer an optional emphasis in Actuarial Science. The Actuarial Science emphasis provides Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credit and prepares students to sit for the first two actuarial exams.
A Minor in Mathematics is available which can be adapted to a variety of business or STEM disciplines. In addition, we offer a Minor in Mathematics - Teaching Grades 5-8, which prepares teacher candidates for licensure at the late childhood through early adolescence (middle school) level.
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The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers small class sizes, and our programs are adaptable to students’ needs and interests.
The department fosters unique opportunities for student involvement by encouraging student participation in the Math Club/Mathematical Association of America Student Chapter, Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society, Actuarial Club, Mo-Kan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. In addition, the department hosts a problem solving group and provides opportunities for one-on-one research with faculty members.
The faculty members within the department have expertise in a broad area of mathematics to support research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The department produces graduates that are well prepared and ready to pursue graduate school or careers in mathematics. We boast nearly 100% job placement, and our graduates are exceptionally successful in graduate school.
The Department of Mathematics and Physics maintains relationships with our graduates and actuarial employers to foster internship opportunities for students pursuing the actuarial emphasis.
The department encourages student research at all levels by providing one-on-one research opportunities with faculty members and providing travel support for students to attend and present research at a variety of mathematics conferences.