School of Arts and Sciences
Mathematics
Program Options
No matter which academic path you choose, the mathematics faculty will encourage you to think creatively about your long-term options.
Major or Minor in Mathematics
Learn about a wide variety of fundamental mathematical concepts and the nature of mathematical proof.
Major in Mathematics Education
For preparation to teach math to students in grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure to teach math must major in mathematics and education.
Major in Mathematical Finance
An interdisciplinary program with the Offutt School of Business
Major in Computer Science — Data Analytics Concentration
An interdisciplinary program combining mathematics, computer science, and data
Major in Data Science
Beginning in Fall 2024, students can earn a major in data science. This is an interdisciplinary program with the Offutt School of Business. Adding a minor or second major is attainable with this program; however, students may not complete this major with the data analytics concentration of the computer science major due to significant overlap in coursework.
Minor in Data Analytics
The data analytics minor complements most majors. Students may not complete this minor with the data analytics concentration of the computer science major or the new data science major.
Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
New in 2024, students can earn an undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics. This certificate will equip students with the practical knowledge and skills essential for thriving in data-centric fields.
Degree Requirements and Courses
Careers and Continuing Studies
Recent Concordia graduates are working around the world as actuaries, engineers, data analysts, teachers, and in computer and healthcare technologies.
Many of our alumni continue their education at graduate programs in math, physics, chemistry, economics, statistics, and other specialties at institutions like Notre Dame, Iowa State, Kansas State, and the U of M. Several students have earned doctoral degrees in the fields of mathematics and computer science.
Unique Opportunities
Semester in Budapest
Spend one semester in Hungary taking 3-4 math courses (in English).
Study Away
Tracing the History of Mathematics is offered in May and led by Dr. Douglas Anderson. The itinerary includes time in Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, and the U.K.
Finite Mathematics
My favorite course that I have taken at Concordia is Finite Mathematics. This is a bit unorthodox since math is not the focus of my studies here, but it was solely because of my professor, Dr. B, who instructed the class. It was in this class that I learned how much the professors care about their students and enjoy their work. Dr. B made it possible for me to love coming to class every day and he jump-started my drive to finish my undergrad at Concordia.
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Program Benefits
Facilities
Computer lab, study rooms, extra textbooks/resources, open classrooms
Faculty
Flexible faculty office hours, generally open doors — and candy
Tutors
The math department hires a few student tutors each semester to hold office hours to assist students with homework. Additionally, there are peer-tutoring opportunities at the Center for Student Success.
Work Study Options
We offer student employment opportunities (tutors, graders) within the department.
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