華盛頓州立大學(xué)

Mathematics is the foundation of physical and social sciences and an essential tool for scientific research. Modern industries and technology rely on advanced mathematical theory. Mathematics itself has also been a special art throughout the development of human civilization.

Strengths of the program

WSU’s internship program places students at Boeing Corporation, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, and other national labs and companies.
Work with department faculty on research projects.
Join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.
The Owen Science and Engineering Library subscribes to more than 200 math journals and there are 15,000 volumes in the math section of the library.
The department maintains strong computing facilities that are readily available for students.

Study options

You can focus your degree by choosing one of these option areas:

Actuarial sciences - Prepares actuaries to do research, planning, forecasting, and decision-making as regards risk and contingency in financial and insurance programs.
Applied Mathematics - Prepares you to use theories and techniques, such as mathematical modeling and computational methods, to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government, engineering, and physical, biological, and social sciences.
Theoretical Mathematics - Prepares you for graduate studies in the mathematical sciences or related fields such as economics, law, and business, where a strong analytical background is a great asset.
Mathematics Teaching - Includes Washington state secondary teaching certification. Leads to positions in secondary education; as math consultants for districts or states; textbook or media authors; or continuing education teachers. Demand is high both regionally and nationally for math teachers. The teaching option is also available without certification. The curriculum is nearly identical, except that certification will need to be obtained separately if you want to teach at the secondary school level. If you plan to pursue a graduate degree in education, the teaching option without certification may be ideal.

Careers in mathematics

What you can do with a degree in mathematics

Actuary
Business management
Finance
Mathematics research and education
Engineering
Government
Law enforcement
Operations research
Statistician
Computer scientist
Consultant

Skills you can market with a degree in mathematics

Ability to formulate, model, and solve problems from physical and social sciences
Flexibility to apply knowledge across many applications
Computational skills and ability to work well with colleagues
Ability to research, collect, and interpret data
Ability to predict various probable outcomes