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Mathematics

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Undergraduate Study

The program in mathematics offers training for students planning to enter secondary education teaching, to work in mathematics and computation for industry, or to continue their studies in graduate school. Students may satisfy the major requirements in several ways, which are designed to meet these various career objectives. Graduates will understand a broad range of mathematical topics, acquire skills for solving problems in diverse situations, and they will be able to construct and effectively communicate rigorous arguments to demonstrate mathematical facts.