The Mathematics Program

 

About the Mathematics Program

Our Mathematics program provides students with a strong foundation in mathematical theory, statistical modeling, computer programming, and applied problem-solving. Designed to be both flexible and comprehensive, our curriculum prepares students for a variety of career paths and advanced studies.

Students in the Mathematics major (bachelor of science) will complete a core set of 90 credit hours in mathematics and related fields. Beyond this foundational coursework, students will select an additional 30 credit hours to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals. These 30 credit hours can be used in choosing an option in Mathematics or Data Science to gain specialized knowledge in a focused area, or pursuing a minor in other disciplines such as Physics or Computer Science to complement their mathematical studies.

This flexible structure ensures that students acquire both depth and breadth in their education, equipping them for various professional and academic opportunities.

Graduates from our program are well-prepared for careers in diverse fields, such as finance, data science, actuarial science, systems engineering, consulting, and education. Our alumni have successfully pursued advanced degrees at top institutions and have taken on roles in academia, industry, and government.

With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, our program ensures personalized attention and strong mentorship and creates an environment where students can thrive academically and professionally. Join us to build a solid mathematical foundation and open doors to exciting career opportunities!

Certificates
In addition to the bachelor's degree of mathematics, we offer two certificates:
- Certificate of Proficiency in Mathematics
- Certificate of Proficiency in Applied Statistics

These certificates provide additional qualifications for students looking to enhance their expertise in specific areas of mathematics and statistical analysis, making them more competitive in the job market.

Math placement criteria

 To determine your placement into freshman level mathematics courses according to test scores, please click on the tab below.

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College Distinction for Mathmatics

College Distinction provides exceptional current Arkansas Tech students an opportunity to challenge themselves academically and gain recognition for their outstanding work in the college classroom. Students with at least sixty hours of college credit and thirty hours of course work at Arkansas Tech with a minimum 3.5 GPA are invited to participate in the program. Students who accept the invitation to pursue College Distinction will have the opportunity to take two courses designated as distinction courses. The first is an enrichment course. This course provides an extra educational experience related to the student’s field of study and could include, among other experiences, study abroad, internship, service learning, or mentor-guided research. The second is an enhanced capstone course. This course demonstrates a student’s ability to work at an exceptional level in a given field and is enhanced by an advanced or accelerated curriculum.

Students’ successful completion of the course requirements and a graduating GPA of 3.5 or better will allow for graduation “with distinction.” This will be noted on student transcripts and diplomas.

Each department will identify distinction courses for each major.

Once a student has completed a College Distinction Letter of Intention in Mathematics or Mathematics Education, the student, his or her advisor, and the department head will designate two classes to fulfill College Distinction course requirements: an enrichment course and an enhanced capstone course.

  • Mathematics Program Enrichment course (Choose one from the following):
    • MATH 4103 Linear Algebra II
    • MATH 4153 Applied Statistics II
    • MATH 4243 Differential Equation II
    • MATH 4273 Complex Variables
    • MATH 4343 Intro to Partial Differential Equations
  • Mathematics Program Capstone course:
    • MATH 4953 Undergraduate Research in Mathematics

Other courses may fulfill the enrichment and capstone requirements with the permission of the department head. Courses meeting college distinction requirements will be designated on the student’s degree audit.

Degrees 

Mathematics

The curriculum provides students with a background in mathematics that prepares them for graduate level work in mathematics or for a career in industries such as the technology or data analytics fields.

 

 

 

Faculty and Staff

 

Adjunct Faculty Opportunities

 

Staff

Erin
Julian
Administrative Specialist II ejulian@atu.edu (479)356-2114

 

The Math Help lab has moved to Ross Pendergraft Library (RPL) 124. Its primary purpose is to provide tutoring for students in lower level mathematics courses. The Math Lab will be open for the Fall semester during the following hours:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

5 – 9 p.m.

Also, the Mon - Thurs 5 - 9 p.m. labs will be open. Keep in mind that the evening lab has several subjects. So look for the MATH tutors.

For finals week, the Ross Pendergraft Library 124 Free Math Help lab will be open the following hours: TBA

Department of Mathmatics

Erin Julian
Administrative Specialist II
Corley Hall 201- A
Phone: (479) 356 -2114 ext. 4107
Fax: (479) 356-2117
Email: ejulian@atu.edu

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