Purpose Statement

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers courses which cultivate mental habits of accuracy and logical reasoning, develop the ability to communicate ideas in the language of mathematics, foster a knowledge of the place of mathematics and computer science in the history of the world, and equip students to use modern computer technology.

Educational Objectives

• To ensure that all graduates have competent basic skills in arithmetic and algebra.
• To provide students from other disciplines with a working knowledge of the mathematics and computer technology required by their majors or minors.
• To exercise problem‑solving ability using mathematical and logical reasoning.
• To use computers and calculators to explore, solve problems, or teach others.
• To express and understand information in the language of mathematics.
• To recognize how mathematics and computer science interface with other disciplines.
• To grasp historical and philosophical contexts of mathematics or computer science, especially as they relate to the Christian faith.
• To exhibit foundational knowledge necessary for careers or further study in fields related to mathematics and/or computer science.
• To exhibit skills in the use of computer programming languages.

The department offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics, with options in either Secondary Licensure or Technology, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and minors in both Computer Science and Mathematics.