Mathematics
The major endeavors to provide:
- A strong foundational core curriculum for the student desiring to pursue graduate study in both the applied and pure fields of mathematical science within a Christian worldview.
- Course work and training to prepare students for industry (statistics, computer science, operations research and actuarial science) and the field of teaching.
- Support courses for other majors.
What will I study?
The Mathematics Major seeks to equip students with a strong foundational core curriculum to prepare students for careers in industry, to prepare students for graduate work in the field of mathematics, and to prepare secondary mathematics teachers.
Concentrations
- Applied Math [Degree Requirement Sheets]
- Computer Science [Degree Requirement Sheets]
- Mathematical Sciences [Degree Requirement Sheets]
- Mathematics Secondary Education [Degree Requirement Sheets]
Admissions Requirements
There are no special admission requirements for the Mathematics major. Majors normally have taken at least Precalculus in highschool.
The Math Department suggests an SAT score of at least 500 (or the ACT equivalent) to pursue this major.
Interesting classes I might take
- Statistics
- Operational Research
- Number Theory and the History of Mathematics
- Theory of Algorithms
What can I do with a degree in Mathematics?
- Statistician
- Math Teacher
- Computer Programmer
- Industrial Mathematician
Why choose Mathematics at Biola?
Mathematical Science majors at Biola University find the Math Department thorough in both its educational quality and its personal attention to students. The faculty, staff and students involved in this program work together to make the study of mathematics a successful and enjoyable learning experience.
What are BU Mathematics graduates doing now?
Biola graduates from the Mathematics major have gone on to study at the following graduate schools:
University of Minnesota, USC, UC Irvine, UCLA, UCR and Portland State University.