Program Overview

Mathematics Program

The Mathematics program at Bailey College of Science and Mathematics is designed to provide students with a rich and rigorous mathematics education. The program focuses on problem-solving, rigorous analysis, logical reasoning, and modeling real-world systems.

Program Overview

As a math major, students will take a core of foundational and advanced mathematics classes, with the flexibility to select electives in their area of interest in math and other related disciplines. The program requires a capstone experience and provides opportunities for independent research under faculty guidance.

Concentrations

The program offers three concentrations:

• Applied Mathematics: This concentration focuses on how mathematics is applied to other disciplines or industry and requires a minimum of 12 units of directed study outside the Math Department to explore those applications.
• Mathematics Teaching: This concentration focuses on the mathematics needed for teaching and prepares students for a teaching credential program for high school math or to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics education.
• Pure Mathematics: The broad and rigorous concentration in pure mathematics is designed for those who will pursue an advanced degree in mathematics or those who choose careers requiring significant mathematical training.

Mathematics Minor

The math minor is an excellent way to hone analytic and problem-solving abilities as well as develop and strengthen mathematical knowledge and background. The minor is a good choice for students majoring in statistics, engineering, computer science, or physics, and requires only a few additional courses.

Blended Program

Mathematics majors can participate in a blended program where they can earn their bachelor's and master's degrees at the same time. Students can apply for the blended program after completing at least two upper-division mathematics classes and must apply before completing 180 units.

About the Program

The program provides a rich and rigorous mathematics education that allows students to learn how to use math to tackle some of the world's most complex problems. Students will learn to work with other disciplines such as the physical sciences, engineering, and business to solve and understand natural and unnatural phenomena.

Learn by Doing

Math is best learned by doing math: solving problems, exploring theories, proving theorems, and working on a problem that hasn't been proven yet. Students may work on making models to explain and predict real-world data, then act on those predictions. Future math teachers will also have the chance to get into a California classroom and discover firsthand how high school students learn math.

Create Mathematical Models

Students will analyze real-world problems and use mathematical models to propose possible solutions.

Our Graduates

Mathematics graduates are highly sought after for their strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. They are actively recruited by many companies to become systems engineers, actuaries, computer programmers, software engineers, and financial and data analysts. They also go on to teach middle or high school math or pursue graduate studies.