Mathematics Majors
Mathematics is one of the oldest and most basic fields of study. Mathematicians
create new theories and techniques and apply these to the solution of
problems that arise in a wide variety of disciplines, including business,
science and engineering. Through statistics, the study of mathematics
has become basic to the study of human activity, as well.
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa includes
four degree programs, allowing you to choose a program in mathematics,
applied mathematics, statistics and actuarial science, or teaching.
A degree in any of these areas can provide you the opportunity for a
number of rewarding careers or graduate study.
A number of students at UNI choose to double major in mathematics and
another discipline. Alternatively, the minors offered by the Department
of Mathematics have proven attractive to students in computer science,
physics and other sciences, business, and secondary and elementary education.
The addition of a minor in mathematics to the study of another major
can help distinguish you from others with the same major.
Majors:
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics: Applied, B.A.
Mathematics: Statistics & Actuarial Science, B.A.
Mathematics, B.A.-teaching
Minors:
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics: Statistics & Actuarial Science, B.A.
Mathematics, B.A.-teaching
Mathematics (K–6), B.A.-teaching
(Click major/minor/certificate title to see typical courses for the program)
There are significant career opportunities for mathematicians. Graduates of our program are now teaching, working as actuaries in the insurance industry, and managing and serving as business executives. Among the other careers of our mathematics graduates are:
Industrial engineer Judge Cryptologist Computer technician Biometeorologist Insurance administrator Banker Financial officer Store manager Sales manager Store owner Accountant Statistician Independent consultant Chemical researcher Educational counselor Congressional liaison for the U.S. Air -Force Savings and loan examiner Librarian |
Highway patrolman Information analyst Secondary mathematics specialist Principal Computer programmer Actuarial fellow Quality/reliability engineer Auditor Regional planner Manufacture design project leader Research physicist Lawyer Astrophysicist Tool and gage designer Professor Human resources director Doctor Software developer |
Examples of positions held by graduates
Project engineer |
Safety and environment supervisor |
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Opportunities for undergraduate research and one-on-one work with faculty
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Three computer laboratories for student use, including IBM-compatible computers, Macintosh computers and Linux workstations networked together as an internet domain
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Kappa Mu Epsilon honor society for students with a qualifying GPA
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Available software includes Mathematica, S-Plus, Matlab, Maple and Derive.
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Support for student attendance and presentations at national, regional, state and university conferences
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Support for student internship and cooperative education opportunities
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Student clubs for students interested in mathematics, mathematics teaching and actuarial science.
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Opportunities for students to work in the department as tutors, paper graders and faculty assistants
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Housed in the Industrial Technology Center, featuring classrooms with state-of-the-art media facilities
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Specialized laboratories with modern equipment and testing devices
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Student computing laboratories for instructional and student use
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College of Natural Sciences tuition scholarships are available. Applicants must compete by test at UNI’s Science, Mathematics and Technology Symposium in the fall for some scholarships.
More information on department scholarships can found at Financial Aid.