{"id":101,"date":"2015-07-28T19:31:55","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T19:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=101"},"modified":"2024-08-01T12:56:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:56:45","slug":"mathematics","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Mathematics<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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It\u2019s the major of possibilities.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in mathematics who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n