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数学专业

Earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics

A math degree will help you develop problem solving skills valuable in a wide variety of careers and industries. At SBU you also can choose to combine your mathematics degree with another major or minor in another discipline, such as computer science or business, to add depth to your academic program and expand career possibilities 您可以使用.

As a math major at SBU, you will benefit from small class sizes allowing you to interact closely with your classmates and build lifelong friendships. You also will form close relationships with your faculty, who are highly qualified in the field of mathematics, work hard to stay current on mathematics trends and frequently presenting at conferences 和研讨会.

According to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), mathematics is the 12th highest paying college major in the first five years after graduation. 一个数学 degree from SBU will equip you for success in a variety of careers as you learn how to become a creative analytical thinker with the problem-solving skills employers 欲望.

The 数学 degree is offered through SBU's College of Professional 项目

SBU优势

  • Put your learning into action by leading math labs, serving as a math tutor or helping with math contests SBU hosts for elementary and middle school students.
  • Engage in research alongside a faculty member while still an undergraduate student.
  • Utilize mathematics technology such as cutting-edge GeoGebra, software which is used to illustrate various mathematics topics.

信仰的集成

SBU is home to the Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian 信仰, which is intentionally focused on equipping students to study the history and philosophy of science, Biblical hermeneutics, and the integration of science and faith. Faculty encourage discussion of ethical 问题 that arise in the world of science and challenge students to use their Christian faith as the basis for approaching all 问题. SBU believes strongly that science and Christian faith can be integrated and 相互支持.

As a math major, you will take a course from the Strait Center, 数学 Through the Eyes of 信仰, and will have the option to add a second major in Integration of Science and Christian 信仰 by taking the other Strait Center courses, including Methods of Biblical Interpretation, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, and History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.

职业生涯

Those who study mathematics at SBU have pursued a variety of careers at organizations 如:

  • 欧洲核子研究中心有限公司
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • 美国国家航空航天局
  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
  • 威廉姆斯公司

研究生院

Many of our graduates have pursued further education at institutions 如:

  • 贝勒大学
  • 克莱姆森大学
  • Missouri State University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • University of Missouri
  • University of Nebraska

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"In talking to my colleagues I have realized that much of what I was taught at SBU was explained better to me than to my colleagues at their undergraduate universities. I have a clearer understanding and better methods for how to do things, which has helped me better collaborate at graduate school."
亚伯拉罕·帕斯科,16岁
研究生 Student and Teaching Assistant in 数学 at Missouri State University

奖学金

As a math major, you will have the opportunity to apply for several privately funded departmental scholarships including:

  • Friends of the School of Arts and Sciences Scholarship - an endowed scholarship fund established by the curators and friends of the School of Arts and Sciences for students who are enrolled at SBU with a major in the College of Science and 数学 and have demonstrated high academic honors and good balance between the academic, spiritual, and social aspects of campus life.
  • Jerry and Martha Harns Scholarship - an annual scholarship established by Colonel 和夫人. Harns to students majoring in mathematics or science.