Middle Tennessee State University - Department of Mathematical Sciences

**The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers courses designed to provide students with knowledge in the mathematical sciences that is necessary to function and succeed in an increasingly complex, technological world.** **Specifically, the department serves students who plan to:[](https://w1.mtsu.edu/math/MATHoctobernewsletter.pdf)** - major in mathematics, in computer sciences, or in other disciplines with mathematics requirements - enter graduate schools or professional schools of medicine or engineering - teach in elementary, middle, or secondary schools or in junior colleges - enter careers in business, industry, or government. **Programs in the department lead to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in [Mathematics](https://w1.mtsu.edu/programs/mathematics/index.php) or [Actuarial Science](https://mtsu.edu/acsi/). Students choose one of the following concentrations if they major in Mathematics: Professional Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Minors are offered in Mathematics; in Mathematics for Managerial, Social, and Life Sciences; and in Statistics.** **Additionally, the department offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) with a major in Mathematics, and a minor in Mathematics at the graduate level. Five concentrations are offered under the MS: Actuarial Science, General Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Research Preparation. Two concentrations are offered under the MST: Middle Grade Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics. The department also offers courses in the Master of Science in Professional Science (MSPS) degree program in which students can choose a concentration in Biostatistics.**