Mathematics - Lake Superior State University

Mathematics from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Mathematics degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description: Mathematics: Many who major in the field of mathematics combine those studies with education courses and obtain employment as teachers. People with mathematics degrees are found in a broad range of occupations where quantitative skills are needed; one of the largest employers of mathematics is the National Security Agency. Often a minor field of study (such as computer science) provides the supporting credential for entry-level jobs. Actuarial and Business Applications: The actuarial and business applications option combines mathematical knowledge with quantitative business applications. The result is a very marketable degree that provides many exciting career opportunities for graduates. A student should be prepared to take the first actuarial examination in the spring of his/her junior year and the second examination the following spring. A student choosing this emphasis will complete a minor in accounting-finance. Teaching degrees ? A completion of a fifth-year internship and graduate course work qualifies you for elementary or secondary teacher certification in Michigan and Ontario, as well as reciprocity with several other states. Graduate school ? An undergraduate mathematics major with emphasis on abstraction, together with an analytical approach to problem solving, continues to provide strong preparation for graduate work in diverse fields ? especially when combined with a minor in the related field. Career Descriptions: Operations Research Analyst ? Helps organizations operate as efficiently as possible through the application of mathematical principles to organizational problems. Statistician ? Government agencies such as the Bureau of Labor employ statisticians to monitor the consumer price index, employment statistics and the like. Industries use statisticians in their efforts to forecast future needs, to implement quality control, and to design information-gathering strategies. Research Assistant ? Mathematicians are sometimes needed as members of a multidiscipline research team, responsible for creating a mathematical model of a real-world process or context, which then is used to help solve problems of interest to the team's efforts. Actuary ? Assembles and analyzes statistics to calculate probabilities of sickness, death, injury, disability, retirement, property loss and unemployment for insurance companies. School Administrator or Counselor ? A valid teaching certificate and teaching experience are prerequisites. Further course work and separate certification are also required. Educational Consultant or Trainer ? Trains personnel in industry on new procedures and/or equipment needed. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mathematics courses.