"What Can I Do With a Major in...Mathematics?"
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The graduate with a Bachelor degree in Mathematics will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Interpret and utilize precise mathematical language involving definitions, statements, and proofs.
- Examine, describe, and represent functions of various types using analysis techniques.
- Solve a variety of mathematics problems and applications using analytic, numeric and graphing techniques.
- Apply a variety of mathematical models in the solution of problems and applications.
- Think logically, develop algorithms, implement the algorithms in an appropriate computer language and solve problems with the algorithms.
- Value mathematics and computer science for their diverse and related contributions to mathematically based disciplines.
- Establish a career in mathematics, computer science, or actuarial science and prepare for entry-level positions in business, industry, government, or public education.
- Prepare for graduate study in mathematics, computer science, or related fields.
- Succeed in careers needing the methods of reasoning and model building procedures of mathematics in the physical sciences, behavioral sciences, banking, engineering, industry, government, insurance, law, medicine, education and others.
- Teach mathematics to a diverse population of 9 - 12 learners by applying relevant learning theories, using a variety of teaching strategies, and incorporating materials, technology and resources.
- Communicate his/her mathemtical thinking coherently, analyse and evaluate the mathematical thinking of others, and use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
- Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
- Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.
US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
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The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.
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