Career Options

Past graduates have pursued graduate study in mathematics or related disciplines. Others have gone on to successful careers in teaching or the actuarial sciences. Mathematics faculty work closely with department majors and minors in helping them determine which career path is best for them.

Below you will find course suggestions for students interested in mathematics and other areas of studies.

For students interested in studying mathematics in graduate school (Master’s or PhD level):

• Required: MATH 135, 205, 215, 303, 305, 313, 323, 403, 405
• Suggested: MATH 216, 304, 314, 324; CIS 106

For students interested in actuarial science:

• MATH 135, 205, 215, 303, 304, 314, 324
• CIS 106
• ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics
• BAD 320 – Managerial Finance
• Additional coursework in economics and/or business
• Suggestion: major in mathematics, minor in economics and/or business (possibly pursue a double major)

For students interested in CIS:

• major in mathematics (including MATH 216 and MATH 324), minor in CIS

For science students (biology, chemistry, earth science, & environmental science) interested in mathematics:

• MATH 135, 205, 215, 303, 304, 305, 314, 324
• PHYS 101,102 or PHYS 205,206 (with labs)

For pre-engineering students:

• MATH 135, 205, 215, 303, 305 (possibly 216, 304, 314, 324)
• PHYS 205, 206 (General Physics I & II)
• PHYS 209, 219 (General Physics Laboratory I & II)