Mathematics - D'Youville College

Mathematics from D'Youville College is a Campus Bachelor Mathematics degree that prepares you for a Education career. A career in Mathematics Strong mathematics skills are a valuable commodity among high school students. At D'Youville we'll help you build on your strengths and assist you in discovering the career path that is right for you. We will help you discover all of the possibilities a degree in mathematics may offer you. A mathematics degree presents students with many opportunities to develop valuable skills that are highly sought after in the job market: quantitative and problem solving skills, abstract, analytical, critical and logical thinking, reasoning, ability to diagnose and fix problems, oral and written communication skills and creativity. The most traditional career in mathematics is to become a teacher. Mathematics teachers are needed at the grade school, high school and college levels. The B.A. in mathematics at D'Youville will fulfill the undergraduate math requirements for each of these teaching levels, so that you can decide after you begin your program which level you feel most comfortable with. You should also know that a multitude of modern career choices are also available. In fact, there are several careers in which a mathematics degree is either required or is the preferred degree that employers seek. Some careers aremore mathematically oriented, like becoming a mathematician, statistician, actuary or operations research analyst. Other opportunities lead to more business-oriented careers, for example becoming a marketing, research or financial analyst. It is often difficult to pin down a career choice before entering college. At D'Youville we will offer you the ability to obtain a B.A. in Mathematics while affording you all of these potential career opportunities that you can discover and prioritize while you pursue your degree , not necessarily before you enter college. Although graduate schools including medical and law schools have a selection of undergraduate course work that they require before admission, they do not have a specific major that they are seeking. Most professional schools and universities throughout the United States require a baccalaureate degree for admission to programs such as medicine, dentistry and law. Regardless of major, however, a strong science and math background and a high score on the appropriate admissions test increase the likelihood of acceptance into the professional school of choice. Mathematics at D'Youville The B.A. in mathematics offered by the mathematics and natural sciences department is a new, modern program, designed to best prepare you for a career either in teaching or applying mathematics . The B.A. degree in mathematics requires a total of 120 college credits. In addition to the required coursework within the math major, the college has several core requirements that every D'Youville student will experience. The major requirements of 36 credits of mathematics and 8 credits of physics allow you time to pursue other major or minor requirements (e.g., accounting, business administration, biology, chemistry, English, entrepreneurship, history, management, natural sciences, pre-law, pre-med psychology, sociology, Spanish or written communication) or any special interests you may have within the four years that you are with us at D'Youville. You also have opportunities to participate in research and attend national and international conferences. It is our hope that you will graduate a well-rounded individual that is educated across the disciplines. You can choose the subject areas to study based on your interests or graduate school prerequisite requirements. Advantages that set us apart Flexibility in that you can start your mathematics studies at D'Youville and decide later if you want to pursue a pure mathematics degree, a combined mathematics/education dual degree and minor/major in another discipline. Class sizes are very small, to ensure the highest possible level of personalized attention. All faculty teaching mathematics at D'Youville have Ph.D.s obtained from prestigious universities, are young, enthusiastic about mathematics , passionate about teaching and will serve as you academic advisors. Low number of required courses leaves time to explore other interests to fulfill prerequisite requirements for a multitude of graduate programs (e.g., business, law, or accounting) Through advisement, you can individualize your coursework to highlight your strengths and interests that will differentiate you from other job or graduate school applicants. View more details on D'Youville College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mathematics courses.