BA/BS in Mathematics

The mathematics program is organized around applied math, core math and theory, with classes that are interactive, exploratory and based on inquiry. Students work in groups, use manipulatives in the classroom and receive individual attention from professors. Concentrations let students point the degree toward a career. Options include actuarial sciences and licensure to teach mathematics in the middle grades or in high school. The teaching preparation is accredited by AAQEP and recognized by the national council for math teachers. Class sizes are small, and the department supports a community of students who collaborate. There is also a chapter of the Pi Mu Epsilon honor society. The major is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences at Westfield State University. Prospective students can request information, plan a campus visit or apply through the program page.