Research specialties of the Mathematics and Applications faculty include linear algebra and matrix theory, graph theory, differential equations, mathematical modeling, coding theory, signal processing and dynamical systems, among others. Because of its broad scope, degrees in mathematics prepare students for many different careers and the Department of Mathematics offers a variety of such degrees and emphases to provide students with several blends and specialties according to their interests and goals. Graduates with a mathematics major have many options for either careers in applications, for further study in graduate school or for teaching. There are several options for undergraduate degrees available to students. In addition to a BA in mathematics, students may obtain a BS with emphasis in a science, computational science, or in applied mathematics. Graduate master’s degrees are offered in mathematics, applied mathematics, dynamical systems, and mathematics of communications.

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