The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers programs in pure and applied mathematics to assist students in the pursuit of intellectual, academic, and career goals. The aim of the department is to provide the students with the sound mathematical foundation required for many areas of study and to provide advanced programs in pure and applied mathematics for students specializing in the mathematical sciences, including two 5 year combined bachelor and master of science degrees. Mathematics majors may choose one of seven areas of concentration:

(1) pure mathematics,

(2) statistics,

(3) actuarial science,

(4) teaching of mathematics,

( 5) mathematical computer studies,

(6) financial mathematics, and

(7) quantitative analysis and operations research .

Students may also select a program of courses according to their interests.