Mathematical Sciences

Department Overview

The department of mathematics is a dynamic department, with 33 full time faculty members with expertise in mathematics, mathematics education, actuarial science, statistics, data mining, and mathematical physics.  Our faculty are dedicated teachers, active researchers, and involved community members.
The programs we offer prepare students for careers in teaching, business, industry, and research. In addition we provide students in the Schools of Engineering and Technology, Business, and Educational and Professional Studies, as well as other departments within the School of Arts and Sciences, with the mathematics and statistics courses needed for success in their fields.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Majors

• Major in Mathematics, BA (38 credits)
• Major in Mathematics with Specialization in Actuarial Science, BA (58 credits)
• Major in Mathematics with Specialization in Statistics, BA (58 credits)

Undergraduate Teacher Certification Programs

• Major in Mathematics, BS (Certifiable for secondary teaching, 48 credits)
• Major in Mathematics, BS (Certifiable for elementary teaching, 33 credits)

Minors

• Minor in Mathematics (For students completing secondary certificates, 19 credits)
• Minor in Mathematics (Non-teaching, 20 credits)
• Minor in Statistics (21 credits)

Masters Degree Programs

• Master of Science in Mathematics for Certified Elementary and Middle School Teachers
• Master of Science in Mathematics for Certified Secondary Teachers
• Master of Arts in Mathematics: General
• Master of Arts in Mathematics with Specialization in Computer Science
• Master of Arts in Mathematics with Specialization in Actuarial Science
• Master of Arts in Mathematics with Specialization in Statistics
• Master of Science in Data Mining
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Teacher Education with Specializations in Mathematics (7-12)
  

Sixth-Year Certificate

• Certificate in Mathematics Education Leadership

Official Certificate Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Data Mining