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Mathematics Minor

Develop Your Analytical, Critical Thinking Skills

Possible Career Paths Include:

Identify and evaluate risk, specifically for insurance or investment companies.

Prepare for continued study at the graduate level and careers in academia.

Math skills are important in the finance and business sectors.

Math skills are needed in a variety of government-sponsored research and science-related careers.

Mathematical knowledge is critical to careers in civil, aerospace and industrial engineering.

Learn To

Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts

Locate, evaluate and effectively use information sources, including technology for algorithms and mathematical computations

Think critically and apply mathematical and statistical knowledge and reasoning

Construct and interpret logical arguments, including mathematical proofs

Engage in rigorous mathematical inquiry and express ideas and results clearly and effectively

“ I was a math major, but I also have a passion for literature and biology. I had to go with the one that I thought would propel me through life. ”
Alexandria Augi ’20, ’22M
Alexandria Augi ’20, ’22M
Mathematics Minor Program Overview

Complement Any Science or Business Major

A mathematics minor complements many science or business majors and is an excellent addition to your undergraduate degree plan.

The skills and knowledge you acquire will prepare you for a variety of careers including teaching, engineering and business, as well as continued study at the graduate level.

Applied Learning Opportunities

Explore interests beyond the classroom, such as Honors research, summer research programs, internships and workshops.

Look into study abroad opportunities in mathematics and attend regional conferences.

Sample Courses in a Mathematics Minor

Table shows sample courses for this program
MAT 161 Calculus with Analytical Geometry I
MAT 162 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II
MAT 261 Multivariate Calculus
MAT 275 Axiomatic Systems
MAT 335 Linear Algebra and Matrices
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How Do I Minor in Mathematics?

An overall quality point average of “C” (2.00) or better is required for all courses counted toward the minor, and a grade of “C-” or better is required for each mathematics or statistics course used to fulfill the requirements of the minor.

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