Undergraduate Degree Programs
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers undergraduate programs leading to a BA or BS degree in Mathematics. It also offers graduate programs leading to a MA degree in Mathematics (with specialities available in mathematics, computer science, or statistics).
Mathematics and Statistics are excellent majors for the student whose immediate objective is to acquire a strong liberal arts education. The goal of all of the Department's programs is to produce students who are both technically competent and sufficiently well grounded in theory that they can contribute to fundamental research in their chosen specialty. To give a professional direction to the student's liberal arts education, the mathematics major may elect a concentration in statistics or computer science, or seek secondary teacher certification. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics can also help students design a plan of study emphasizing special interests, such as applied mathematics.
There are many opportunities for mathematics and statistics graduates in industry, government, business, and secondary school teaching. An undergraduate major in the mathematics or statistics also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in many areas, including actuarial sciences, computer science, economics, engineering, law, mathematics, operations research and statistics. The majors can be specialized to allow preparation for any of these goals.
The department offices, classrooms, and study areas are located in the Petty Building. Students have access to computing facilities including personal computer laboratories, and workstations. The campus is fully networked locally. The University is an Internet node, and students and faculty have access to the Internet's many features.