Mathematics Learning Outcomes

The major in mathematics is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for certification in mathematics. Students must normally maintain a 2.75 grade point average in the major to remain in good standing in the Teacher Education Program.

Students majoring in mathematics are expected to

1. Learn to read, write, speak and do mathematics.
2. Demonstrate competence in the use of appropriate technology in support of mathematical calculation, symbolic manipulation and graphical analysis.
3. Demonstrate their understanding of the nature of mathematical proof.
4. Apply mathematics to a variety of problems in the natural, computational and social sciences.
5. Learn the contributions of mathematics and mathematicians to the growth of knowledge.
6. Prepare for advanced studies in mathematics or for a profession.
7. Develop an appreciation for mathematics as an art.

Curriculum

• The program offers majors in mathematics and actuarial science and four minors.
• All courses develop logical thinking, quantitative reasoning and deductive analysis.
• Graduate school placement for Carroll University mathematics graduates is outstanding.
• The program gives strong preparation for graduate study in areas such as biostatistics, computer science, economics, forestry, genetics, meteorology, operations research, physics, psychology, sociology and most engineering fields.
• The major, combined with a secondary education minor, leads to certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach mathematics in high school or middle school.
• Students have the opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and complete a second major such as computer science, business, or chemistry within four years.

Internships

• Internship students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned and make valuable contacts for the future.
• Students gain experience with firms and schools in southeastern Wisconsin.
• Students and faculty have formed a consulting team for Harley-Davidson and Quad/Graphics.

Careers

• There are flexible employment opportunities in areas such as insurance, investment, employee benefits, operations research, numerical analysis and cryptology.
• There is excellent career placement and salary potential.
• Carroll University’s location ensures numerous social, cultural, internship and career networking opportunities.