Mathematics
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Loretto, PA
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What? You're thinking of majoring in Math...
More than half of the top 10 best career choices in America require strong mathematics backgrounds!
Results from a recent survey by Money Magazine and Salary.com** |
| “My education has been paramount to achieving my dreams. Thank you for providing me with the tools necessary to obtain a position in an environment such as this.”
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The Saint Francis University program in mathematics embodies both views of mathematics:
The program passes through phases of emphasis on problem solving, to formulating problems in mathematical language, to dealing with mathematical structures and abstract ideas. This provides a firm foundation in general principles for students whose main interest in mathematics is to teach mathematics at the secondary level, to pursue graduate study in mathematics, or to apply mathematics to related fields like engineering, science or business.
Degree Options- B.S. in Mathematics
- B.S. in Mathematics, Secondary Education Mathematics Certification
- B.S. in Mathematics, Computer Science Concentration
- B.S. in Mathematics, Actuarial Concentration
- B.S. in Mathematics, Pre-Professional Concentration
Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Veterinary - B.A. in Mathematics
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For students interested in using mathematics for applications in computer science, the Mathematics major with a concentration in Computer Science is an excellent choice. And for those seeking a career in actuarial science, the Mathematics major with concentration in Actuarial Science is also an excellent choice.
| Career opportunities for Mathematics majors are many. The growth of automation and space science, the widespread use of computers, the increasing dependence of the actuarial, biological, computer, managerial, and social sciences on mathematics, and the modern emphasis on such topics as Probability, Statistics, Combinatorics, and Functional Analysis in Engineering and the Physical Sciences have created a demand for mathematicians. Also, the discipline and training necessary to obtain a degree in mathematics is recognized as an excellent foundation for careers that normally would not be considered mathematical, like law or medicine.
It all adds up,
Saint Francis University + Mathematics = An Excellent Life-long Rewarding Choice!!! | **Money Magazine and Salary.com generated an exclusive list of the 50 Best Jobs in America (Nov 2006) They studied industry growth and compensation levels and in addition surveyed 26,000 workers about their job satisfaction and graded careers based on factors such as stress level, flexibility, creativity and ease of entry into and advancement within the field. In examining the top 50 Best jobs in America, more than half of the top 10 require strong mathematics backgrounds. |
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