Mathematics: Undergraduate

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Careers involving mathematics enable women to pursue a variety of challenging, rewarding, and lucrative positions at salaries well above those job fields traditionally occupied by women. The mathematicians of today no longer sit behind a desk doing tedious calculations: They may be developing a mathematical model of a biological or chemical system, writing a computer program to control a large industrial process, piecing together animated computer graphics, or teaching a high school algebra class.

We see you among the best and brightest students at Cedar Crest, combining mathematics with a major in another discipline, such as business, education, the sciences, or the arts.

As a math major at 51��, you will find a curriculum designed to provide you with a broad-based mathematical foundation, as well as invaluable life skills, such as a greater ability to think analytically and solve problems. At our liberal arts college, you will be encouraged to apply these math-based skills to a wide variety of disciplines, including those in seemingly unrelated fields.

Advanced mathematics courses will further strengthen your knowledge and prepare you to succeed in a variety of future endeavors, including:

A math-related career in business, education, science, or industry
Graduate studies in mathematics, the sciences, business, or another field
A pre-professional test or examination such as those given by the Actuarial Society
Using math-related critical thinking and problem-solving skills in everyday life

Program Highlights

Flexible degree planning: Students of any major are encouraged to add a mathematics major or minor to their degree. For example, chemistry majors can easily dual major in math by simply adding a few courses!
Unique course offerings: We offer customized “special topics” courses based on your interests. We also offer specialized math courses designed for dual-major students, including those majoring in business, health care, or education.
A balanced approach: Our well-rounded curriculum will better prepare you for a wide array of future pursuits. Here, you will learn applied mathematics, which is used in industry, science, and health care, as well as theoretical mathematics, such as modern algebra and number theory.
Flexible, customized scheduling: Our faculty members work closely with upper-level students to schedule required courses, sometimes offering private sessions or rescheduling classes to accommodate students’ busy schedules.
Experienced, dedicated faculty: Our faculty members are experts in their field and have real-world experience. Many of our professors hold doctoral degrees. All faculty members take pride in mentoring students throughout their studies.
Valuable networking opportunities: Many of our math majors attend meetings of EPaDel, the local chapter of the Mathematical Association of America. There, you can network with math students from other learning institutions.

Mission Statement

The mathematics program emphasizes creative engagement in mathematical thinking and confident problem-solving, skills widely recognized as critical in confronting our national and global challenges. The course of study stresses analytical and logical reasoning skills based on classical mathematical thought.

Grounded in the liberal arts, the curriculum stresses an understanding of the nature and structure of mathematics, its processes, and applications. Courses in this major are designed to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply them to problems within various disciplines as well as cross-disciplinary problems.

This program is also available as a minor.