Program Overview

Curriculum: Major Requirements

All Alvernia students must successfully complete a minimum of 123 semester credits to receive a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. You’ll need to complete 54-56 liberal arts core credits and complete community service hours. In addition, Mathematics majors must complete 53-56 credits in the major.

Required Courses (30-33 credits)

• MAT 204: Intro to Mathematical Logic
• MAT 209: Probability & Statistics (pre-requisite: Satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement test)
• MAT 230: Calculus I (pre-requisite: MAT 131 or satisfactory score on Math Placement test)
• MAT 231: Calculus II (pre-requisite: MAT 230)
• MAT 232: Calculus III (pre-requisite: MAT 231)
• MAT 240: Linear Algebra (pre-requisite: MAT 231)
• MAT 401: Real Analysis (pre-requisites: MAT 232, MAT 204)
• MAT 415: Mathematics Seminar (pre-requisite: Junior or senior standing)
• MAT 420: Abstract Algebra (pre-requisite: MAT 204)
   

Required Math Electives

• Students must choose 4 MAT classes from the 300 level or above (excluding MAT 345) including SCI 305: Research in BIO/CHE/MAT.
   

Related Requirements (11 credits)

• CS 155: Intro to Object-Oriented Programming
• PHY 200: Physics I (pre-requisite: MAT 230)
• PHY 201: Physics II (pre-requisite: PHY 200)
   

Recommended: (3 credits)

• MAT 131: Pre-Calculus (pre-requisite: Two years of high school algebra and satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement test)

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• All majors have the opportunity to present work done in their senior seminar at the annual HECBC conference.
• At least one math major has been awarded a SURF grant every summer since 2018.
• Some exceptional undergraduates have published papers in peer-reviewed journals with math professors.
• Students in the Honors Program can base their honors thesis on research conducted with our faculty.

Accreditation Statements

• Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Career Outlook

After earning your Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Mathematician
• Statistician
• College Math Professor
• Actuary
• Market Research Analyst
• Economist
• Aerospace Engineer
• Financial Analyst

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers for mathematicians and statisticians are expected to grow 30 percent between 2022 and 2032, much faster than average for all occupations. The median salary for the industry is $99,960.

Opportunities for Majors

Science Association

The object of this club is to afford an opportunity for the students of science to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from professional association, to obtain experiences in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to foster a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the sciences, and to build an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges facing the modern scientist. Membership of this association is open to students pursuing their study in the area of science and related fields. Contact Rosemarie Chinni (610-568-1492, rosemarie.chinni@alvernia.edu) or Kevin Burns (kevin.burns@alvernia.edu, 610-790-2865) for more information. 
 

Beta Kappa Chi

Beta Kappa Chi is the National Science Honor Society composed of chapters which seek to encourage and advance scientific education through original education, the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied science. 
 

Epsilon Gamma Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society

This is a National Scholastic Honor Society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. 
 

The Washington Center Experience

Alvernia students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. They also may intern with one of several non-profit groups dealing with the environment, women’s issues, the arts, education, science, or labor relations among others. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.

Get to Know Your Faculty

For more information about Alvernia’s Mathematics program, contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Mathematics and Technology Department Chair Matt Prudente at 610-796-8257 or matthew.prudente@alvernia.edu.