Mathematics

Mathematics (BA), Mathematics (BS), Minor

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Mathematics (BA)

Mathematics (BA), Mathematics (BS), Minor

Degree Overview

Learn to think creatively, communicate effectively, and solve problems in a program tailored to your career goals. You’ll find opportunities in applied, pure, or computational mathematics as well as education, statistics, and actuarial studies.

As a mathematics major, you’ll have the opportunity to do collaborative research alongside your professors. Participate in problem solving activities and competitions, learn from peers and visiting mathematicians in weekly Colloquium gatherings, or even spend a semester studying mathematics in Hungary.

You’ll learn in a thriving community that values close student-faculty ties—and you’ll learn from professors who bring both doctoral-level expertise and thoughtful Christian perspectives to every class.

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Mathematics (BA)
Mathematics (BS)
Minor

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