Build Mathematical Skills for a Range of Career Paths
The Mathematics program at Pitt-Johnstown, housed in the Natural Sciences Division, is grounded in both theory and practice, successfully preparing students for admission into advanced education or productive careers in fields including technology, finance and risk management, higher education, and government.
Students may choose from two degree options that align with their academic interests and career goals.
Actuarial Mathematics prepares students with the mathematical and statistical skills needed to assess and manage risk in industries such as insurance, finance, and business. Graduates are well prepared for careers as actuaries, as well as graduate study and careers in education.
Applied Mathematics emphasizes mathematical modeling, problem solving, and computational methods while preparing students for graduate study or careers in technology, research, government, and national defense. Many students choose to pair this option with a second major in Computer Science to expand their career opportunities.
Both options provide a strong foundation in calculus, probability and statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, theoretical mathematics, and computer programming. Students also develop technical communication skills and gain experience using technology to solve complex mathematical problems. In addition to the major, Pitt-Johnstown offers a minor in Mathematics.
Prepare to Teach Mathematics
In collaboration with the Education Division, Pitt-Johnstown offers a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Mathematics, preparing students for Pennsylvania teacher certification in Mathematics.
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Jacqueline R Baird MEd
Miron Bekker PhD
Dawn M Cable
Elena Constantin PhD
Stephen J Curran PhD
Saeed M Dubas PhD
Michael N Ferencak PhD
Nina R Girard EdD
Elizabeth M Hoffman
Linda L Mantini
Sofya S Masharipova PhD
Anita Thompson
John W Thompson PhD