The Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences at LSUA offers courses in six academic disciplines (mathematics, statistics, chemistry, physics, geology, and physical science) and two degrees: the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and the Associate of Science degree. The department also offers degree minors in chemistry, geology, and mathematics. These minors provide students majoring in other subjects an opportunity to pursue their interest in chemistry, geology, or mathematics while they major in another subject area. In addition to providing degree-specific courses, the department provides general education courses and electives in support of other degree programs.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is designed to meet the needs of students with a variety of career goals. Potential employers of graduates with this degree include state and federal government, banks, insurance and marketing companies, consulting firms, and computer and communications companies.
At the heart of the program is a forty-two hour curriculum in Mathematics, one that allows students to acquire a broad understanding of fundamental mathematics concepts and critical thinking skills and to demonstrate their ability to communicate and research mathematical information. In pursuit of the Bachelor of Science degree, students may take courses in Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Number Theory, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and the History of Mathematics. In addition to the major requirements, the degree includes fifty-one hours of electives. This ensures flexibility in the degree, serving students with a variety of career goals, including high school mathematics teacher, research scientist, forensic analyst, financial advisor, and many more. This degree will also provide appropriate preparation to those who choose to pursue graduate studies in mathematics.
[
Detailed Degree Information]
Those wanting secondary education certification upon graduation in addition to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree should use this alternate degree progress sheet: B.S. in Mathematics - Secondary Education Certification Progress Sheet
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree enables students to demonstrate completion of a coherent body of course work. Students interested in mathematics, engineering, biological and physical sciences, computer science, accounting, business, allied health, and technology should consider this degree.
[
Detailed Degree Information]