Undergraduate Mathematics at

Penn State University

First Things First…

Welcome!

We are truly glad you could visit our campus and our department today!

About Our Department

Who we are…

~60 tenure/tenure-track faculty~25 instructors and lecturers~80 graduate students~190 undergraduate mathematics majors

About Our DepartmentInternationally-recognized research in…

• Algebra and Number Theory • Computational and Applied Mathematics • Dynamics and Geometry • Fluid Mechanics (Pritchard Laboratory)• Geometry and Mathematical Physics • Geometric Functional Analysis • Mathematical Logic • Partial Differential Equations

Undergraduate Math at PSU

Penn State offers two degrees in mathematics at the undergraduate level:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)• Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

Undergraduate Math at PSU

Seven options within the B.S. degree in mathematics

Every option consists of …• Major Requirements - common to all • Option Requirements - vary by option• General Education Requirements

Undergraduate Math at PSU

The seven options under the B.S. degree in mathematics are:

• Actuarial Mathematics• Applied Analysis• Computational Mathematics• General Mathematics• Graduate Study• Systems Analysis• Teacher Certification

Advanced Placement Credit

• If you receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB exam or a grade of 3 on the Calculus BC exam, you receive credit for MATH 140.

• If you receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC exam, you receive credit for MATH 140 and 141.

Your Academic “Package”

• Concurrent Major

• Minor(s)

• Cooperative Education or Internship www.science.psu.edu/coop/

Your Academic “Package”

• Study Abroad www.science.psu.edu/scienceabroad

• Math Undergraduate Researchwww.math.psu.edu/ug/curm/

• MASS Program www.math.psu.edu/mass/

Your Academic “Package”

• Join the Math Club www.clubs.psu.edu/up/math/

• Be a math tutor, grader, or exam proctor (for pay!)

• Participate in other clubs or activities

Careers in Mathematics

A math major is a doorway to many different careers!

Some informational resources …• Dr. Sellers’ Career Website www.math.psu.edu/UG/careers.htm

• MBNA Career Services www.sa.psu.edu/career

Several Career Examples

• Research Mathematician

• College Professor• High School Teacher• Actuary• Statistician• Research Scientist• Software Analyst• Computer Programmer• Financial Planner• Stockbroker

• Cryptoanalyst• Mortgage Broker• Data Analyst• Technical Writer• Insurance Broker• Budget Analyst• Operations Research

Analyst• Information Scientist• IRS investigator

Contact Information

If at any time you have further questions about our program …

•Contact us at undergrad@math.psu.edu•Call our Undergraduate Mathematics

Office at 814-865-7528•Visit our website at www.math.psu.edu