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Mathematics -- There are few majors that can lay as solid a foundation for your future.  Whether your interests lie in graduate school, statistics, research, teaching, computer science, engineering, accounting, law, or one of numerous other possibilities -- a degree in mathematics from Gannon University can take you where you want to go.

We offer three degree paths culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, plus minors in mathematics and statistics.  Our curriculum includes a broad range of abstract and applied mathematics courses but also provides room to explore a secondary interest or to seek certification to teach at the secondary education level. All mathematics majors also take part in either an internship, research experience, or student teaching. 

By following our Secondary Education curriculum, students majoring in Mathematics can qualify for Teacher Certification in Mathematics-Secondary Education.  These students take courses in Mathematics leading to a Bachelor of Science degree as well as courses through the School of Education leading toward certification to teach at the secondary education level.  In their Senior year, students spend a semester teaching in local area middle schools or high schools.

If you are interested in actuarial science or financial mathematics, the major in mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science is a great option. The curriculum will lead to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics including courses in financial mathematics, probability & statistics, economics, finance, and risk management. The requirements will help students prepare for the actuarial exams P/1, FM/2, and MFE/3F administered by the Society of Actuaries (SoA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Courses from Economics and Finance will satisfy the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) requirements in Economics and Corporate Finance administered by the SoA and CAS. Additional courses in Risk Management will help students prepare for careers working in the insurance industry.

Mathematics majors also have opportunities for extracurricular activities including conferences and contests.  In recent years, Gannon's mathematics students have made trips to Sectional meetings of the Mathematical Association of America.  They have also competed in the annual William Lowell Putnam Competition and the Mathematical Contest in Modeling.

If you have any questions or concerns about selecting Mathematics as your major or joining our department, do not hesitate to contact me.

Patrick Headley, Ph.D., Chair