Mathematics is an essential component of any liberal arts education,
especially in the present age of technology. At Maryville the study
of mathematics combines both practical and theoretical aspects.
Placement tests designed by the Mathematical Association of America
are administered through the Learning Center in order that each
student may receive the best opportunity for learning according to
one's background and career goals.
Curricula recommended by the Mathematical Association of America and
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are offered for
those students interested in pursuing graduate work or working in
industry or education.
Mathematics Education is designed for students planning teaching
careers in secondary education. Students intending to enroll in
Maryville's Master of Arts/Education/Secondary Teaching and Inquiry,
based on an undergraduate major in mathematics, are advised to
follow this track. Students should consult with the School of
Education before scheduling their first semester.
Possessing strong mathematical skills provides an enormous
advantage in today's business environment. The top five
careers in the Jobs Rated Almanac (published by World
Almanac) all involve mathematics, statistics or computer Science. At
Maryville University, our programs in the Mathematical Sciences are
career oriented, with the express purpose of preparing students for
satisfying and rewarding professionals in business and education.
Maryville students with an aptitude for mathematical thinking will
learn to engage in rigorous and creative problem solving across a
wide range of disciplines, developing the skills to enter these
top-rated careers.
Computer training begins in the freshman year and is integrated
throughout the curriculum. Students quickly achieve the necessary
skills to apply technology, both in the classroom and in the
workplace.
Bachelor
of Science in Mathematics Education
