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Security & Conflict Studies

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The minor in security and conflict studies is designed to provide students with a foundation in the contemporary study of security and conflict in the world today. Students will learn and apply analytical frameworks that facilitate the selection of optimal policies for solving security and conflict problems.

Areas of Study

Coursework covers topics encompassing the historical (e.g., the origins of World War II) to the contemporary (cyberwarfare) and the conventional (threats to territorial integrity) to the cutting edge (disease as a security issue).

Requirements

Minor Requirements

The minor in security and conflict studies requires eighteen credits.

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Mathematics

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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study

Mathematics

It’s the major of possibilities.

Mathematics at the University of Mary Washington can open up almost any future you see for yourself. Mathematicians build bridges, monitor air traffic, analyze drug safety, encrypt data, program computers and more. Ground yourself in calculus, linear and abstract algebra, and real analysis, then explore what speaks most to you as you build skills to solve real-world problems.

Degree Awarded

Students majoring in mathematics who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in mathematics.

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.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are plentiful for a mathematician trained in numerical techniques, modeling, applied analysis, and statistics. Mathematicians work in physics, chemistry, space technology, economics, business management, statistical analysis, operations research, medical research, and environmental science. Because of a strong need for secondary math educators, prospects are excellent for a dedicated and well-trained mathematician interested in teaching.

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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.

  • Honors
  • Requirements
  • Scholarships

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.

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.

Applied Mathematics Minor Requirements

Please review the course catalog for the applied mathematics minor requirements.

Several scholarships and honor societies are open to mathematics majors.

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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