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B.S. Degree in MathematicsThe University of Scranton offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. Career OpportunitiesThe mathematics major prepares students for careers in the following branches of industry:
and for graduate programs leading to Masters and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of fields including
Currently there is a strong market demand for actuarial mathematicians and statisticians. Mathematicians are also frequently hired by the computer industry. Salaries, working conditions, and advancement opportunities are similar to those in computer science, chemistry, or engineering. To experience applied mathematics first hand some of our third year students have taken summer internships in industry. Students in pure mathematics have participated in off-campus summer research programs as well, in each case resulting in student publications. Preparing to become a Math MajorIf you are a high school student and
then math is the major for you. Take all math courses that your school has to offer, especially Pre-Calculus. If you earn a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB Advanced Placement Test, then you will receive credit for our first calculus course and you will have more room in your schedule to pursue minors or a second major. Mathematics at the University of ScrantonThe program begins with Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, and Linear Algebra. In the junior year students enroll into advanced courses in pure (e.g., Vector Calculus, Complex Variables) or applied mathematics (Chaos and Fractals, Statistics.) Some, such as Topology, are offered by very few undergraduate schools. Students with special interests, not covered by our regular course offering, are encouraged to take reader courses. In a reader course the student learns the material from a book and meets 2 - 3 times a week to discuss it with the instructor. Last year reader courses were given in Coding Theory, Set Theory, Applications of Linear Algebra and other areas. The courses themselves are not as difficult as they may sound by their unfamiliar
titles. All are taught by experienced (full time) faculty who are consistently ranked very
highly by students. Junior/Senior level math classes average between 10 to 20 students. We
pay close attention to the quality of our teaching and pride ourselves in working
individually with all math majors. Many courses utilize our Math Lab equipped with super
fast PC-s designed to be used by mathematics students.
Undergraduate research experience can lead to full scholarships and other benefits in graduate schools. OutcomesNearly all math majors complete a minor in business, computer science, chemistry, physics, or economics. Some double major in education. Approximately 60% of our graduates find employment in insurance agencies, research labs, schools, and financial institutions. They start as actuaries, programmers, teachers, and statisticians. Among their employers are: AT&T, Prudential Insurance, Hewitt Associates, Towers Perrin, Actuarial Science Associates, The Segal Company, Guy Carpenter Co., Keane Inc., Intermetrics, Inc. and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Their salaries are similar to science students (e.g., Chemistry, Computers) and business students (Accounting, Finance). The remaining 40% of math majors continue their education in graduate schools including: Lehigh University, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond), Rutgers University, University of California (Irvine), Penn State University (University Park), University of Rochester, Florida State University (Tallahasee), Syracuse University, University of Colorado (Boulder), University of Dayton, and others. Required Courses
Elective CoursesChoose one of the following courses:
Choose two of the following courses:
Choose four of the unchosen courses above or of the following courses:
The mathematics major is required to take Elements of Physics I and II and Computer Science I. An additional fifteen credits of cognate (=supporting) coursework must be taken to fill a minor, a second major, teaching certification, or a pre-approved cognate package. Finding out moreTo learn more about the Mathematics major at the University of Scranton, browse around this web site. You can read about our faculty, course offerings, Math Club, student papers, and find links to other fun math sites. You can also send e-mail to any faculty member. They will be happy to answer your questions. You may also call (570)-941-6102 to speak directly to Dr. Jakub Jasinski, Mathematics Department Chair. |
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