Mathematics

Cultivate Your Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

$Math Student$

Math is more important than ever before. In today鈥檚 highly advanced technological society, mastering mathematical skills can open the door to virtually any career field.

At the 花椒直播, math majors discover the essence of not only the basics, but the true value of:

Critical analysis
Geometric design
Statistical analysis
Algebraic systems

Many students add minors or double-major in business or information technology to improve career marketability.

Why Choose USM?

USM鈥檚 degree program is designed to:

Unite real-world scenarios to classroom teaching
Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction
Develop the comfort to explore unique technology

$Riley Jaramillo$

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Meet Riley Jaramillo

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What Can You Do with a Math Degree?

With a mathematics degree from USM, your career opportunities can be tailored to your level of interest. Students integrate classroom theory to businesses during internships in the Kansas City area to gain practical work experiences. Typical internship opportunities include:

Sprint
Honeywell
Accenture
Commerce Bank

Many graduates are hired on full-time once they complete their degree. The good news: once you have finished your degree, you can enter one of many career fields, from education, applied mathematics, and statistics to related business careers. Graduates have attained positions in all of the following:

Education

Elementary, middle, high school math teacher
Research associate
Collegiate professor of mathematics

Applied Mathematician/Statistician

Actuary
Epidemiologist
Risk management analyst
Engineer
Operations analyst
Architect
Software engineer/analyst
Statistician

Related Professions

Accountant
Economist
Financial analyst
Computer analyst

Salary ranges vary according to career fields, but you can expect to earn an average of $40,000 with a USM mathematics degree.

Academic Plan

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (16 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
4	MA 221	Calculus With Analytic Geometry I
3	GE 114	First Year Experience I
3	EN 111	English Composition I
3		History General Education
3		Theology General Education

Spring Semester (16 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
4	MA 222	Calculus With Analytic Geometry II
3	GE 115	First Year Experience II
3	EN 112	English Composition II
3		Social Science General Education
3	PH 110	Logic

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3	MA 372	Mathematical Reasoning
3		Theology General Education
3		Literature General Education
3	SCA 250	Lifetime Wellness
3		Elective

Spring Semester (15 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3	MA 380	Historical Foundations of Mathematics
3		Behavioral Science General Education
3		Fine Arts General Education
3		Elective
3		Elective

Junior Year

Fall Semester (16-17 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
4	MA 323	Multivariate Calculus
3	MA 463	Abstract Algebra
3鈥�4		Physics I or General Chemistry I or Microeconomics* or Accounting I*
3		Elective
3		Elective

Spring Semester (18-19 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3	MA 371	Mathematical Modeling
3	MA 455	Modern Geometry
3鈥�4		Physics II or General Chemistry II or Macroeconomics* or Accounting II*
3		Elective
3		Elective
3		Elective