Consider a major or minor in math

There's never been a better time to study math. As reported in the Wall Street Journal (Jan. 2009), the jobs site CareerCast.com listed Mathematician, Actuary, and Statistician as the top 3 jobs among 200 studied. Improving mathematics education is currently a significant priority in the United States. And as explained at WeUseMath.org, a major, double major, or minor in mathematics can prepare you for a startling variety of careers.

Visit the links below to see what is required for math-related majors and minors, and to see what you'll experience along the way. Be sure, too, to check out the Opportunities page.

  • Program requirements
    Requirements for majors in mathematics, mathematics teaching, and mathematics & science education, as well as minors in mathematics, mathematics teaching, and mathematical research
  • Required exams
    Information on the Midstream Exam and Major Field Achievement Test Exit Exam required of all mathematics and mathematics teaching majors.
  • Featured student: Peter Lemke
    Interview with a recent math graduate from BHSU.
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