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Mathematics

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Major in mathematics at the University of Mary Washington and you’ll expand your analytical and critical-thinking abilities. You’ll work on original mathematics, present at professional meetings, and maybe even publish your work. You’ll graduate ready to solve problems creatively in any professional field or in graduate school.

Areas of Study

You’ll choose from courses in algebra, analysis, topology (modern geometry), discrete mathematics (mathematics of computer science), number theory, statistics, dynamical systems, stochastic partial differential equations (mathematical models), scientific computation (numerical analysis and simulation), and financial mathematics.

Internships

The Fredericksburg and Washington, D.C., metropolitan areas offer many internship opportunities for undergraduate math majors. UMW students and mathematics graduates have found internships and full-time jobs with the Naval Surface Warfare Center in nearby Dahlgren, Virginia; Geico in Stafford County, Virginia; NASA; the U.S. Census Bureau; and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among many other employers.

Honors

As a mathematics major, you may graduate with honors. Requirements include a grade-point average of 3.5 in the major (3.0 overall) and two 400-level mathematics courses. Under the supervision of an advisor, you’ll complete either a directed study or undergraduate research project. You’ll write a thesis and present it to the mathematics department.

Requirements

Major Requirements

The mathematics major requires 36 credits, of which 15 must come from specified courses in calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, and real analysis. Additional credits must be earned from 300- and 400-level classes. Mathematics electives or certain computer science, physics, and philosophy courses also may count toward the major.

Minor Requirements

Students from any discipline may minor in mathematics.  The mathematics minor requires 18 mathematics credits. At least 12 credits must be earned from mathematics courses at the 300 level or above. Students can also minor in applied mathematics or actuarial science.

Scholarships

Several scholarships and honor societies are open to mathematics majors.

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Special Majors

Students also have the option to design a special major that combines courses from two or more academic disciplines into a coherent plan of study. Special majors are developed with a faculty advisor and approved by a curriculum committee. Examples of some of the special majors UMW students have developed are journalism, digital media studies, Italian studies, linguistics, biochemistry, communication, arts management, and Latin American studies.

Honors Program

The undergraduate Honors Program offers advanced students the opportunity to engage in rigorous honors designated coursework, interdisciplinary seminars, strong internship experiences, extended research and creative projects, and community service as part of a supportive community of learners.

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