Bachelor of Science - Mathematics - Mathematics Option

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Program Description The Department of Mathematical Sciences has programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, the Master of Science, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The B.S. options in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and teaching are listed below. The four-year baccalaureate curriculum in mathematics is flexible and can accommodate students desiring to concentrate in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, or statistics. Programs in these concentrations are designed with the help of faculty advisors. Mathematics Option The mathematics option prepares students for graduate work in mathematics. The core of the program is built around three years of analysis, as well as courses in abstract and linear algebra. The program is flexible enough to accommodate students who wish to prepare for employment in business, industry, or government as analysts or specialists in the area of scientific computing. The core mathematics curriculum taken in conjunction with a secondary emphasis in other subject matter areas will prepare a student for employment as an analyst or computational specialist in those areas.