Undergraduate Mathematics at Penn State University.

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Undergraduate Mathematics at Penn State University

First Things First… Welcome! We are truly glad you could visit our campus and our department today!

About Our Department Who we are… ~60 tenure/tenure-track faculty ~25 instructors and lecturers ~80 graduate students ~190 undergraduate mathematics majors

About Our Department Internationally-recognized research in… Algebra and Number Theory Computational and Applied Mathematics Dynamics and Geometry Fluid Mechanics (Pritchard Laboratory) Geometry and Mathematical Physics Geometric Functional Analysis Mathematical Logic Partial Differential Equations

Undergraduate Math at PSU Penn State offers two degrees in mathematics at the undergraduate level: Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

Undergraduate Math at PSU Seven options within the B.S. degree in mathematics Every option consists of … Major Requirements - common to all Option Requirements - vary by option General Education Requirements

Undergraduate Math at PSU The seven options under the B.S. degree in mathematics are: Actuarial Mathematics Applied Analysis Computational Mathematics General Mathematics Graduate Study Systems Analysis Teacher Certification

Advanced Placement Credit If you receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB exam or a grade of 3 on the Calculus BC exam, you receive credit for MATH 140. If you receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC exam, you receive credit for MATH 140 and 141.

Your Academic “Package” Concurrent Major Minor(s) Cooperative Education or Internship

Your Academic “Package” Study Abroad Math Undergraduate Research MASS Program

Your Academic “Package” Join the Math Club Be a math tutor, grader, or exam proctor (for pay!) Participate in other clubs or activities

Careers in Mathematics A math major is a doorway to many different careers! Some informational resources … Dr. Sellers’ Career Website MBNA Career Services

Several Career Examples Research Mathematician College Professor High School Teacher Actuary Statistician Research Scientist Software Analyst Computer Programmer Financial Planner Stockbroker Cryptoanalyst Mortgage Broker Data Analyst Technical Writer Insurance Broker Budget Analyst Operations Research Analyst Information Scientist IRS investigator

Contact Information If at any time you have further questions about our program … Contact us at Call our Undergraduate Mathematics Office at Visit our website at