Mathematics
Overview

Mathematicians observe and classify patterns of numbers and equations. But as a mathematician, you can also be a creator, crafting beautiful theorems and elegant proofs. In St. Norbert College’s mathematics program, you can combine logic and creativity to solve real-world scientific, business and societal problems.

Credential Type

B.A.

Credits Required

24–58

Offered As

Major & minor

Academic paths

SNC offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, with the option to focus your studies with an actuarial science concentration.

Maybe you really like math, but love another subject more? No problem! A minor in mathematics will help deepen your analytic ability — a skill that’s valuable in every field.

These pathways are to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.

Courses Checklist (42 credits and senior seminar):

CSCI 110 Introduction to Computer Programming
MATH 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2
MATH 203 Linear Algebra

MATH 212 Principles of Algebra and Data
MATH 221 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 321 Probability and Statistics
MATH 233 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3
MATH 250 Advanced Foundations of Mathematics

MATH 306 Abstract Algebra
MATH 350 Modern Geometry
MATH 497 Senior Seminar (2 cr)
MATH 300+ Elective or CSCI 323

Note: Candidates interested in earning teacher licensure in Mathematics must also complete the 4-12 major. See Education [EDUC] section for additional certification requirements.

Note: Additional electives can be found in the course catalog


Featured faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Adjunct Instructor for Math

Associate Professor of Mathematics

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Sydney Spaeth ’23

“I was a math teaching assistant for Dr. Laubacher my first three years, and the amount of people I met just through being a T.A. and building that community within the math department was significant in making me love the math major.”

Sydney Spaeth ’23

Career outcomes

Our challenging mathematics curriculum complements your liberal arts core coursework, providing a solid foundation for a variety of analytic careers. Some jobs alumni hold include:

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  • Accountants
  • Computer programmers
  • Data analysts
  • Financial analysts
  • High school math teachers
  • Investment analysts
  • Programmers
  • Research assistants
  • Software engineers

Graduate studies

Graduate schools tend to favor mathematics majors because of their strong analytical and problem-solving skills. With SNC's excellent track record for prep and placement, our mathematics alumni have gone on to earn advanced degrees in applied economics, astrophysics, computer science, business and polymer science. Schools that they’ve attended include:

  • Cornell University
  • Louisiana State University
  • Northwestern University
  • Old Dominion
  • University of California-Irvine
  • University of Maryland
  • University of Notre Dame

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