Mathematics program provides students with a solid foundational knowledge in the subjects of calculus, probability, geometry, modern algebra, and real analysis.
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JBU math professors are brilliant and accessible to students, often scheduling one-on-one tutoring and attending student study groups in the evenings.
JBU’s small class size is the perfect environment for solving hard problems with experts in the field. Math students work problems together in study sessions.
Students have several opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects and other forms of experiential learning alongside faculty.
A Math degree can be combined with JBU's Masters of Business Administration or Master's of Arts in Teaching programs, and students can graduate from JBU in five years with a master's degree.
The technical and intellectual skills you'll learn are broadly applicable to careers in economics, finance, business, political science and engineering. Each of the top 15 highest-earning college degrees have one common factor: they all require a great deal of math (according to Forbes).
There is a high demand for mathematicians in the workplace, and the 2010 Bureau of Labor and Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (Mathematics Section) shows that a mathematician's median pay is $99,380 per year.
Dr. Varner grew up in Southern Missouri and, after a time working in youth ministry, obtained his doctorate. When not teaching in the mathematics program, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Mrs. Melissa Michael has a passion for making mathematics understandable and enjoyable. Outside of the classroom, she loves to serve the community and participate in short-term missions.
Dr. Frank Blume has been teaching Mathematics at JBU since 1995. Dr. Blume teaches Probability and Statistics, Faith and Science, and all classes for math majors.
Being at a Christian University has had a great impact on Dr. Blume's research and teaching focus while at JBU. The integration of faith and science has always been a major component of Dr. Blume's personal spiritual journey, and he enjoys exploring it further in the classroom.
Currently, Dr. Blume is writing a book on the integration of faith and science. The provisional title of the book is Science and Spirit-Dialogues on Integration.
"The math department at JBU did an excellent job at not only teaching me the concepts and mechanics of college level math, but also the deep connections within the math topics. I can teach my students in a way that helps them be successful in their current math subject and lays the best foundations for their future math classes. I am very thankful for the education that I received at JBU and would do it all over again in a heartbeat!"
What Could You Do With A Mathematics Degree?
These professionals take mathematics and science and apply them to finance and insurance.
Attention to detail and the ability to think critically are all part of financial analysis and is exactly what mathematics majors learn at JBU.
Mathematics majors are great in this field because it requires logical and precise thinking while applying information and computation to computer systems.
Many graduates choose to get advanced degrees in mathematics and teach at a collegiate level.
Studying and predicting long-term changes in global weather requires critical thinking, numerical study and other skills that math majors learn.
These professionals study the way in which businesses, organizations and individuals use their resources. Stock market analysis, mortgage backing and financial derivatives are just some ways in which mathematics majors can apply their knowledge to financial mathematics.
While this requires additional certification, mathematics teachers are in great demand from elementary to secondary education. Especially overseas!
Government agencies, private organizations and corporations need people who can analyze, collect, classify and make inferences from data. Training in mathematics is highly desired for these types of careers.
This profession uses mathematical algorithms for network security. A background in mathematics is extremely marketable for this type of work.
These people collect and analyze data from crime scenes, requiring skills that math majors learn like researching, critical thinking, attention to detail and deductive reasoning.
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