Strengthen your ability to interpret the world around you, analyze situations, and solve problems.
Mathematics is a key component to many different areas of study. The Mathematics—Interdisciplinary degree is a perfect pathway to double major in another area you’re interested in. Any major can be strengthened with a mathematics degree, and there’s significant course overlap with Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, and Physics. You’ll be a better problem solver, analytic thinker, and able to think deeply about questions.
The Mathematics-Interdisciplinary major is designed to allow you to complete a minor or second major in any area outside of the Mathematics Department.
With this strong foundation and ability to specialize in your area of interest, you’ll be equipped to pursue careers in actuarial science, data science, accounting, finance, the sciences, and many other fields.
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Actuaries work in risk management and value assessment. You can you take the first two required exams to become an actuary while pursuing your major. Start sophomore year, mentored by experienced faculty.
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This degree requires completion of a minor (or major) in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, Information Systems, or Physics
Apply your skills in the workplace, through research, or in service. Your practicum may be in a supporting area (major or minor) instead of mathematics.
From special speakers to high-level conversation events, the Mathematics Department sponsors a wide range of out-of-the-box events that offers networking, career development, and mind-broadening experiences. Math majors must attend 15 sanctioned events before graduation.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
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Patrick Eggleton
Department Chair and Professor of Mathematics
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Allison Hunt
Assistant to the Dean, School of Natural & Applied Sciences