Demand for mathematics majors is ever increasing, with employers eager to hire graduates with a strong mathematics background. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, located in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers small classes taught by dedicated Ph.D. faculty, using established teaching techniques combined with state-of-the-art technology. Courses are selected in consultation with a department adviser considering a student's background and objectives. The department has a proven track record in supporting successful student research and offers weekly research talks during its seminar and colloquium. Qualified students can apply for funding as research assistants or join our chapter of the national honors society, Pi Mu Epsilon. All students can participate in our active Mathematics and Computer Science Club. The mathematics major was developed according to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) guidelines and offers a solid educational foundation. Offerings include:

(a) opportunities to sharpen your quantitative, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills;
(b) excellent preparation for advanced studies in graduate programs;
(c) a strong variety of theoretical and applied courses; and
(d) cooperative education to allow you to gain career experience and earn a salary before you graduate.

The program is designed for students with at least three years of high school mathematics, including pre-calculus or trigonometry. Entry into the program requires a minimum mathematics SAT score of 550 or a minimum SAT total score of 1000 with 520 in mathematics.  

The program is designed for highly motivated students. After taking foundational courses the student completes 25 credits of upper level mathematics courses in consultation with an adviser. Highly successful students can graduate with departmental honors upon presentation of an Honors Thesis in Mathematics.

To talk to a faculty adviser, contact Joan Guetti, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, at (973) 761-9466, mathcs@shu.edu or guettijo@shu.edu Web site: math.shu.edu