Program Description
Programs for Majors
Students who plan to major in mathematics should enter with a strong background in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Students who present an AP Calculus score of 4 or higher will receive at least three semester hours credit for calculus. At Wofford, students specializing in mathematics will study a core curriculum of calculus, linear algebra, and computing. They will complete an eleven-course major by choosing from courses in operations research, discrete models, numerical methods, probability, statistics, geometry, analysis and abstract algebra.
Special Programs
The college's Interim (January term) provides an opportunity for undergraduate research and independent study. A colloquium program brings together faculty and students from several colleges for special lectures. There is also a program that certifies students to teach high school mathematics.
Careers in Mathematics
Never have there been more career opportunities for mathematicians. In addition to the traditional engineering-related jobs, there are now many opportunities for mathematicians in business. Among the careers chosen by recent Wofford mathematics graduates are nuclear engineering, medicine, law, operations research (mathematical analysis of business and industrial problems), actuarial science (mathematical analysis of insurance and pension plans), management science, computing, and teaching.
Computing
Although Wofford offers a separate Computer Science major, computing is integrated into most of the mathematics courses.