Degrees & Programs
Major in Mathematics, B.S.
The B.S. in mathematics prepares students to be mathematicians or teachers. A focus on pure mathematics can lead to careers in university teaching and research, following graduate studies in mathematics and related areas. A focus on applied mathematics is a path to careers in medicine, government, business, and industry, following graduate study in such areas as computational biology, operations research, and applied statistics. The mathematics education focus is for teachers. Actuarial Certification can lead to careers in the insurance and investment industry, where actuaries use a broad knowledge of statistics, finance, and business.
Major in Biomathematics, B.S.
The Biomathematics major is an attractive way to prepare for medical school or dental school. The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study leading to a Master’s Degree in Public Health with emphasis in Biostatistics. A growing area of biological research uses sophisticated mathematics to study genetics, population fluctuations, and metabolic functions. This major provides entry to such graduate programs as Biomath- ematics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Biology, and Biometrics.
