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Daemen College’s Mathematics Department operates on the belief that a large number of students can succeed in mathematics if they are provided with a supportive environment that includes: careful and considerate teaching by a well-trained and dedicated faculty; continual encouragement; successful role models; enough success to develop self-esteem; sufficient time to develop intellectually; and recognition of achievement.

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Mathematics BA

Curriculum Objectives
• Gain basic knowledge and skills to make mathematical contributions to society in the form of pure mathematics or mathematics applied to the other disciplines.
• Apply abstract mathematical concepts to various fields, and increase their mathematical intuition.
• Enhance critical thinking in situations involving judgments based on data and stimulate independent thinking that requires research.
• Prepare students for graduate school and careers in the applied mathematics field and education.
• Communicate mathematical ideas effectively.
• Recognize the importance of the field of mathematics on the scientific development of several civilizations and cultures.

What Makes It Great
• In Daemen’s close and collaborative math classes—ranging from five to 25 students per class—you’ll learn about today’s most relevant areas of mathematical science, including computer science, applied modeling, and statistics. Minors and More
• Minors in mathematics and computer science.
• Provisional New York State teaching certification. Extra Opportunities
• Join the AfterMath Club, the student organization for math majors.
• Drop by the Math Lab Center to work out math problems with professors and fellow students.

Career Options
Market researcher. Architect. Banker. Computer analyst. Teacher. Pilot. Meteorologist. University or government researcher or statistician.

Recent Graduates’ Jobs
Teachers, Clarence, Lancaster, and West Seneca public schools; auditor,U.S. Internal Revenue Service.


For more information, contact Intisar Hibschweiler, Chair of the Mathematics Department at 716.839.8322 or via email at ihibschw@daemen.edu.

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