Mathematics (BS)

Federal CIP: 27.0101 Mathematics, General

The Mathematics BS program at Southern Wesleyan University develops critical skills such as patience, discipline, and step-by-step problem-solving, preparing graduates for a wide array of high-ranking careers. With a strong foundation in mathematical sciences, students are positioned for success in roles that consistently rank among the best jobs, such as actuaries, operations research analysts, statisticians, and research scientists. The program opens doors to teaching and advanced studies in mathematical fields and leads to opportunities in emerging industries including robotics, cryptography, and geomatics engineering. This major allows students to be eligible for the Enhanced LIFE Scholarship and the Enhanced Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.”

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics are expected to:

• discuss the human context of development of mathematics and the relationship of mathematics to the broad human historical, philosophical, and cultural heritage (Development of Mathematics);
• integrate Christian faith with learning in the mathematical sciences, including approaching current ethical issues in mathematics from a biblical perspective (Integration of faith);
• recognize, identify, and use concepts and generalizations of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, discrete mathematics, geometry, and probability and statistics (descriptive and inferential) to solve problems and apply the concepts to real-world examples (Recognizing, identifying and using concepts);
• reason abstractly, construct logical arguments, and analyze arguments to determine their validity (Mathematical reasoning); 
• competently work with a variety of number systems and represent and interpret graphical information (Using systems and information).