Union University

Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

A recent "Jobs Rated Almanac" listed the top six jobs as (1) web site manager, (2) actuary, (3) computer systems analyst, (4) software engineer, (5) mathematician, and (6) computer programmer. Union University can prepare you for these careers and more. Job placement in such high-demand careers has been excellent for Union graduates. Our programs also prepare you for further study in graduate programs, engineering, or professional schools in business, law and medicine. READ MORE

A background in mathematics, computer science and statistics complements a solid Christ-centered liberal arts core to give Union graduates a lifetime career advantage. An education with an emphasis in the mathematical sciences teaches students to think critically, solve problems creatively, organize information, handle technical language and notation, and to speak and write effectively. Many businesses today place a priority on these analytical and communication skills.

Union’s mathematics programs provide you with many benefits including:

  • Academically challenging and competitive programs
  • Committed Christian teaching faculty
  • A low 12:1 student to faculty ratio
  • Dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs
  • Mathematical software

Faculty

Programs of Study

Please see the Academic Catalogue description for more detail. Some minors do not appear here.

Student Organizations

Past News

Accolades

Bryan Dawson's books Supplemental Mathematics for the Curious: Number Theory and Supplemental Mathematics for the Curious: Number Systems have been published by Royal Fireworks Press. (posted: Jan 22, 2009)

MORE ACCOLADES
  • May '08 graduate Matthew Dawson won a student paper prize at the 2008 Mathfest conference for his senior seminar paper "Bridging the Group Definition Gap." His article by the same name appeared in the Spring '08 issue of the Harvard College Mathematics Review. Matthew is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in mathematics at Louisiana State University. (posted: Nov 21, 2008)

Recent Photos

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10/21/08 - Faculty members Don Van, Richard Dehn and Bryan Dawson take in the beauty of the new flooring the Grant Center. - Morris Abernathy
10/21/08 - Faculty members Don Van, Richard Dehn and Bryan Dawson take in the beauty of the new flooring the Grant Center. - Morris Abernathy

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8/27/07 - Troy Riggs, mathematics department chair, talks with an MK Isaac Evans during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder
8/27/07 - Troy Riggs, mathematics department chair, talks with an MK Isaac Evans during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

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12/16/06 - Danielle Pope, mathematics graduate, celebrates with fellow graduates when the class is presented as new alumni. - Kyle Kurlick
12/16/06 - Danielle Pope, mathematics graduate, celebrates with fellow graduates when the class is presented as new alumni. - Kyle Kurlick

Contact Information
Course Schedules
Undergraduate Catalogues (.pdf)
Undergraduate Areas of Study
  • Actuarial Science, Mathematics***
  • Mathematics*
  • Mathematics-Actuarial Science***
  • Mathematics-Statistics***

  • * Teacher Licensure Available
  • ** Secondary School Licensure is built around the student's majoring in the teaching field, such as Mathematics, PE, English, etc.
  • *** Indicates area of study available as a minor concentration; all others are available as a major concentration