Pursue your Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Arkansas State University. Gain critical thinking skills and prepare for a successful career. Apply now!
The focus of the Bachelor of Science Mathematics degree program at Arkansas State University is to provide students with the opportunity and the direction to pursue the intellectual challenges of mathematics; and to provide the mathematical knowledge necessary to function competently in graduate school and/or in a career requiring mathematical skills. Students graduating with the program will have a strong foundation in the fundamental notions of mathematics, including rigorous proof, and will possess valuable skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and the effective communication of mathematical concepts and models. Coursework includes exposure to physics, programming, and electives that allow students to explore various topics in applied and pure mathematics and statistics. The flexibility within the degree allows for optimal preparation for graduate study in mathematics or statistics and prepares students for pursuing careers as an actuary, mathematician, operations research analyst, or statistician; and for other jobs in business, industry, or government that have math as an essential job skill.
