The Mathematics program endeavors to give students a sound background for a basic understanding of mathematics science; to give prospective teachers a professional attitude, a strong subject matter foundation and adequate skills and techniques in the application and the teaching of the material; and, to show students that mathematics is a living and vital discipline by seeing it applied in the classroom and in the various fields of industry.
Mathematics is a rich field with a storied history of brilliant thinkers such as Archimedes, Euclid, Fermat, Newton, Gauss, Emmy Noether and West Virginia native John Nash. A wide variety of fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering, actuarial science and economics are fundamentally dependent on mathematics. Indeed, it is impossible to find a field of study today in which mathematics has no application. In Galileo’s words, “Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe.”
The Mathematics program offers Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with Classical, Applied and Computational Science options.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS)
The Mathematics and Computer Science department at WVSU offers comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. With a focus on theoretical understanding and practical application, students engage in rigorous coursework that covers topics ranging from advanced mathematical concepts to cutting-edge computer science methodologies. Our faculty fosters an intellectually stimulating environment conducive to research, innovation, and problem-solving, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in diverse careers in technology, academia, and beyond.